States and cities across the U.S. are increasingly loosening building and fire code requirements in an effort to reduce ...

Several states are modifying building codes to reduce development costs, drawing concern from fire officials and safety ...

Some warn county road code project they weren’t consulted on and say it would hamper evacuations during wildfires.

To the editor: I’m sure there is going to be a push to improve building codes now that we have experienced these devastating fires. Let’s keep in mind that nothing is free. (“The challenge now is ...

New details are emerging about fire code violations found inside the Fort Steuben Mall after a recent inspection by local ...