Fatal collapse of the stage at the Indiana State Fair in 2011 ignited interest in the safety of public-occupancy outdoor-event structures, which in many cases are not engineered to resist ...

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 ...

SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — The Spokane Valley Fire Department has issued guidelines for reduced building occupancy, as the city prepares to move to Phase 2 of the state’s “Safe Start” plan. Phase 2 means ...