Items Tagged with 'building codes'

New York City is aligning its building code to be more closely aligned with international model standards and state requirements.

A commentary arguing for passage of the Pro Codes Act, which 'needs the support of everyone who wants a fire-safe world.'

New York City Council approved legislation establishing a standalone 'Existing Building Code' regulatory framework to overhaul decades-old requirements and improve compliance and safety while easing administrative burdens.

DOE has rescinded the federal zero-emissions building definition, ending its support and leaving states, cities, and owners without a consistent benchmark for emerging energy and carbon standards. 

A new building code standard hopes to create guidelines for the connection and configuration of modular building components.

Rhode Island has adopted several International Code Council and Modular Building Institute standards for off-site construction.

Buildings that meet the newer ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2022 would see an average of 9.8% in site energy savings compared to those that only meet the 2019 standard, an agency analysis estimates.

Grants were awarded to 27 projects in 26 states and in Washington, D.C.

An agreement by the American Society of Civil Engineers and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration outlines plans to ensure U.S. infrastructure is designed to be more resilient and “climate-ready.”