AUSTIN, Texas — On Thursday, Austin City Council members approved a change to building codes that will soon allow apartments up to five stories tall to be built with only one staircase.

An insurance-backed research group has called for an expansion of fire hazard zones in Altadena to ensure that rebuilding throughout the community complies with more stringent fire-safety building ...

The exact cause remains under investigation. According to the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), only the first floor of the building was approved for use as a children’s enrichment centre. The ...

The Building and Construction Authority said the code serves as a baseline, and it encourages the industry to go beyond it to create a more user-friendly environment. Mr Tan Jwu Yih, BCA director ...

MAINE (WABI) - Updated building codes taking effect Monday across the state. The new codes include more insulation in floors and walls, and more options for energy efficiency. The updated Maine ...

SINGAPORE: A revised building code will increase accessibility connections and support for people with disabilities, the elderly and nursing mothers, the Building and Construction Authority (BCA ...

“We are proud to support our code enforcement partners across the State with the implementation of a consistent set of modernized building codes. MUBEC establishes minimum design and construction ...

California bill seeks to limit ICE presence on school campuses Wednesday’s legislation begins the process of updating the city’s building code to allow for multifamily residential buildings up ...

(The stricter California building codes only apply for new construction). Instead, the homes that did survive were largely saved by interventions from firefighters and homeowners during the fires ...

By Damien Cave and Muktita Suhartono Reporting from Bangkok Only one building in Bangkok fell during the earthquake on Friday that rocked Myanmar, hundreds of miles away. Recovery efforts continue ...

The building has had electrical and fire code violations since fall 2024, according to inspection documents. The landlord has invested $65,000 into repairs and modifications into the building ...