According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), “Building codes protect you from a wide range of hazards—whether it is by implementing safe wiring, fire prevention, or stronger structural ...

May 29—(StatePoint) Did you know that adhering to proper building safety codes and standards can prevent thousands of accidents each year and save homeowners significant repair costs? Proper knowledge ...

WASHINGTON, DC — The International Code Council’s 44th annual Building Safety Month campaign continues into its third week with insight into the roles and responsibilities of building safety ...

The International Code Council recently announced the campaign for the 45th Annual Building Safety Month, which raises awareness about the importance of building codes in establishing and ensuring the ...

Kevin McOsker from the International Code Council joined us for a Q&A on building safety, and some of the most common safety mistakes made in construction. McOsker, vice president of technical ...

After Category 5 Hurricane Michael slammed into Mexico Beach, Fla., in 2018, there was a dramatic contrast in destruction: homes built at or beyond state building codes still stood, whereas many of ...

WASHINGTON, DC — The International Code Council’s Building Safety Month campaign continues in its fourth week by highlighting the important work of building safety professionals and the rewarding ...

Building safety week, which has been observed since 1980, is sponsored by the International Code Council, a membership organization dedicated to building safety and fire prevention. Powhatan County is ...