Code Watch

If you work in commercial construction, Chapter 17 of the IBC is one of the most consequential chapters in the […]

When the agency that writes building energy codes and the federal department that evaluates them start trading public accusations, the

You’re standing on a site where a builder wants to put a detached accessory dwelling unit 4 feet from the

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.

The date is set. The process is underway. And if you are a residential inspector, a builder, or a code