What’s New in 2024 IBC Chapter 17: Special Inspections Get a Major Update
If you work in commercial construction, Chapter 17 of the IBC is one of the most consequential chapters in the […]
The Four-Inch Sphere: A Number Written in Children’s Lives
The Four-Inch Sphere: A Number Written in Children’s Lives If you’ve ever inspected a deck, a balcony, or a stairway,
DOE vs ICC: The $127 Billion Energy Code Dispute
When the agency that writes building energy codes and the federal department that evaluates them start trading public accusations, the
The 10-2-3 Rule and Other Chimney Facts That Show Up on Every B1 Exam
Chapter 10 of the 2024 IRC is short — barely three pages of actual requirements. But examiners love it. Why?
From the Field — When ‘Just Getting It Done’ Breaks the Load Path
The Condition The sill plate was installed correctly. Anchor bolts were properly placed through the plate with nuts and washers
What Are “Imaginary Lot Lines” in the 2024 IRC? A Field Guide for Inspectors
You’re standing on a site where a builder wants to put a detached accessory dwelling unit 4 feet from the
SC’s Farm Stand Bill: Three Perspectives on What H5097 Really Means
On May 15, 2026, Governor McMaster signed Act 157 (H5097) — exempting farmer-operated roadside markets from building codes, permits, and inspections. We read the law, checked the codes, and examined this from three different perspectives: the farm property owner, the jurisdiction, and ours.
South Carolina Adopts the 2024 IRC — What Every Lowcountry Inspector Needs to Know
The date is set. The process is underway. And if you are a residential inspector, a builder, or a code