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 ...

Commercial construction projects are reviewed and inspected for compliance with the International Building Code (IBC), Building Technical Codes and the university's Design and Construction Standards.

When stairs have open sides, building codes often require both a graspable handrail for support and a taller guardrail for fall protection — and their height rules aren’t the same. The IRC and IBC set ...