The International Code Council has launched its annual Building Safety Month campaign, a May initiative focused on how ...

This photo shows sheathing on under-construction homes in Wake County. House Bill 488 prevents local governments from requiring builders to have sheathing, which ties a home’s frame together, ...

Planning a major renovation or just making small improvements around the house? Understanding building codes is crucial.

People often refer to inspections in generic terms–and in so doing, get the entire concept of code enforcement mixed up. An inspection is an inspection, right? The answer is no. For those involved in ...