Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SPRING VALLEY − A Rockland legislative committee discussed when New York state might return building inspections and code ...

One would think that holding property owners accountable for the state of their buildings would be considered “the low hanging fruit” when figuring out ways to turn neighborhoods around. But for far ...

The City Council on Tuesday adopted the updated 2025 California Building Code series, along with two uniform codes aimed at tightening property maintenance and enforcement standards.

Mount Vernon’s long-maligned Department of Buildings could face a takeover by New York state in August if it fails to remedy serious deficiencies in the city’s enforcement of the state Fire Prevention ...

108 For example, FEMA may provide assistance to cover the costs of hiring, training, and supervising building code staff, reviewing and processing applications for building permits, and inspecting ...

After Category 5 Hurricane Michael slammed into Mexico Beach, Fla., in 2018, there was a dramatic contrast in destruction: homes built at or beyond state building codes still stood, whereas many of ...

The Clarkstown Town Board has advanced an unprecedented code enforcement legislative package at the January 13, 2026 meeting.