WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Energy said Thursday that nationwide adoption of the 2024 International Energy ...

While some states are relaxing electrical code requirements to curb costs, the debate continues over whether stricter energy ...

On June 16, the Pagosa Springs Town Council passed the first reading of an ordinance to adopt the 2024 editions of the International Code Council (ICC) build series, Manufactured Home Standards, and ...

States and cities are loosening building code requirements in an effort to lower construction costs and boost affordable housing. Some of these changes include allowing low-rise apartment buildings ...

Farmington plans to replace its 2015 building and 2014 electrical codes with the 2024 ICC and 2023 NEC, now available for ...

As the United States faces a mounting housing affordability crisis, a debate is intensifying between home builders and code officials over how best to balance costs, safety, and long-term efficiency ...

What do spas, plumbing, energy conservation, and fire have in common? They’re all covered by DC construction codes. Here’s how you can get involved in the Department of Buildings’ code updates.