Building Codes

Protecting Maryland Building Codes Makes Good Fiscal Sense

Governor’s signing of a new law on May 16 prohibits weakening of wind provisions in Maryland building codes.

How Strong Are Your State’s Building Codes?

New law offers grants to strengthen building code enforcement

Building Codes: Rating the States

An assessment of residential building code and enforcement systems in hurricane-prone states.

Importance of Strong Building Codes in Earthquake-Prone States

An in-depth look at building codes in three earthquake-prone regions: New Madrid/Wabash Valley Seismic Zone, South Carolina, and the Pacific West Coast.