Greg Kessinger is SD&I’s fire alarm and codes expert and a regular contributor. Email him your fire & life safety questions at [email protected]. You may be surprised how much NFPA 72’s chapter on ...

As local and state governments are beginning a phased reopening of their economies, the International Code Council has compiled a guide of safety precautions and considerations for businesses looking ...

The protection of the public through building construction standards began thousands of years ago when the first building codes were put in place to provide minimum safety standards. Understanding the ...

Fire protection works best when it is built into the process rather than added after the fact”— Christopher Echeverria ...

Building codes throughout the U.S. vary by state and address not only structural requirements but also establish fire, electrical, safety, and health standards, plus standards for access to, from and ...

Building codes and local, state and federal laws can present a labyrinthine path to securing the approvals, permits and compliance with legislation required to commence construction of a new or ...

The Whitehall Township municipal building fails to meet certain building codes, occupancy codes and even township ordinances, according to an architect’s feasibility study released last night. And the ...