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 ...

As the United States faces a mounting housing affordability crisis, a debate is intensifying between home builders and code officials over how best to balance costs, safety, and long-term efficiency ...

Building permit fees are refunded when you’re building or legalizing ARUs. Additionally, second and third ARUs are exempt from most municipal charges. See all the available exemptions and rebates.

The “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete Reinforced with Glass Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (GFRP) Bars” provides minimum requirements for the materials, design, and detailing of structural ...

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Access to daylight and views to the outside provide well-documented benefits to occupants in all buildings. But when it comes to school design, these considerations often receive more emphasis as ...