Somerset County has hired a third-party building code inspection agency, setting up the county as a "go-between" linking the ...

Big updates are rolling out for building codes and safety standards. This quick briefing breaks down what’s changing and why ...

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, two feet of rain fell on western North Carolina, damaging or sweeping away thousands of houses in landslides and floods. At least 101 people died. In many cases, ...

Ahead of updating the city’s guiding documents and plans, Tupelo officials have agreed to revise its fire prevention and protection rules alongside its building regulations. The Tupelo City ...