California would not be the first state to consider tapping the breaks on its building code. In 2023, legislators in North Carolina passed a law banning most changes through 2031. That bill ...

The relevant provisions begin at Section 5.12 (page 21). The takeaway is that the 2024 North Carolina State Building Code ("New Code"), scheduled for implementation this year, has been delayed by ...

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PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Gulf World Marine Park is in violation of city building codes according to the Panama City Beach mayor. Mayor Stuart Tettemer tells NewsChannel 7 an ...

Oregon's Building Codes Division adopted new provisions to allow "stacked duplexes." Planners say the move could help increase housing density and affordability. Gov. Tina Kotek praised the change ...

As discussions on building codes, materials, and fire resistance continue, it is also essential to remind ourselves that fire and life safety codes are primarily designed to protect lives before ...

EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS, THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL ANNOUNCED THE NORTH CAROLINA BUILDING CODE COUNCIL ADOPTED AN EMERGENCY RULE TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR NORTH ...

THEY’RE EXPERT CRAFTSMEN, BUT THEY’RE NOT USED TO DEALING WITH NORTH CAROLINA BUILDING CODES. HE WAS EXCITED TO HAND OVER THE KEYS TO WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA FAMILIES WHEN HE RAN INTO AN ISSUE ...

"Local jurisdictions, such as municipalities and boards of county commissioners, are responsible for enforcing the North Carolina State Building Codes through their local inspections departments.

NC State basketball, looking to improve to 5-0 this season and 55-2 in non-conference home games under Kevin Keatts' command, hosts the William & Mary Tribe (3-3, 0-0 Colonial Athletic) at 7 p.m ...

Abiding by a building code that fixes a benchmark for builders to meet is one way to reduce construction cost and conserve the environment. The flip side, however, is such codes restrict ...

The North Carolina Home Builders Association exerts huge influence on both the Building Code Council and the Republican-controlled state legislature, which has blocked some efforts to tighten ...