Fire marshals and chiefs across Connecticut opposed single stairwells saying it would put residents and firefighters at risk.

Construction regulations have evolved through a rigorous process guided by professional expertise. But safety and housing affordability shouldn’t be seen as competing goals.

The move comes amid a housing shortage that prompted state lawmakers to return for a special session to pass housing legislation just three months ago.

The mall, mostly closed since Thursday, Feb. 19, would then reimburse the city for repairs, the city attorney said.

The Connecticut General Assembly took up “emergency-certified” legislation this week, including a sweeping, 98-section bill ...

Rojas advocated for the single-stair legislation in 2024 but said the state building code, which is updated every three years ...

The Mesa County Board of Commissioners have adopted new rules for fire resistance in newly built and modified homes, starting this summer. The move comes on the heels of a ...

Cincinnati Fire Chief Frank McKinley says changes to how the city handles fire dispatch have not affected outcomes, even as ...

Colorado's new wildfire codes are prompting homeowners to make their exteriors more fire-resistant — this free program shows them how to start ...

The 2026 NYC Access Control Compliance Guide is designed to reduce uncertainty for institutions and risk-averse buyers. It ...

The city of Vancouver may alter its building codes so developers could cut the cost of constructing smaller apartments.

Ferndale’s fire district is kickstarting an effort to boost revenue by annexing rural land the volunteer department already covers and bumping up property taxes. The effort is in response to ...