Southeast Ohio Building Department Chief Building Inspector Rick Dostal was awarded the 2025 State Building Code Official of ...
Building codes usually come up in the context of safety – a properly constructed building can help prevent injury or death from fires, earthquakes, and extreme weather. But they’re also essential for ...
A neighborhood was destroyed by a tornado that struck Joplin, Mo. 13 years ago. Thirteen years after a tornado ripped through Joplin, Mo., killing 161, destroying a large medical center, and leveling ...
The Oklahoma Roofing Contractors Association (ORCA) hosted a code compliance class to help local roofers stay up to date with ...
In October 2015, the City of Los Angeles passed Ordinance 183893, which requires the retrofit of pre-1978 buildings to improve the performance of buildings during earthquakes. The ordinance flagged ...
MADISON, Wis. — A bill to delay enforcement of the commercial building code passed the Wisconsin State Assembly. The Assembly on Oct. 7 passed Assembly Bill 450, which would push recently adopted ...