Planning a major renovation or just making small improvements around the house? Understanding building codes is crucial. These regulations exist to keep you, your family, and future occupants safe.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WATE) — The future of a mixed-use development in Morristown is now uncertain after city officials said the ...

Suspicion, Bryce Road: A resident, 72, arrived on station June 19 to report a fraudulent attempt to transfer funds out of one of his accounts. Building code violation (summons served), Cambridge Lane: ...

Building a bedroom in the basement without an egress window is a serious code violation and a major safety hazard. Many homeowners think they can simply convert their basement into a bedroom by adding ...

BROOKLYN, NY – Property owners in New York City are required to comply with building safety codes enforced by the NYC Department of Buildings, and documented violations of those codes can serve as ...

Man in hard hat and yellow vest inspecting a brick wall in an apartment holding a tablet - Drazen Zigic/Shutterstock It doesn't matter if you own or rent, safety is a top priority when it comes to ...

The city of Flint has condemned an apartment building on North Saginaw Street and ordered all tenants to leave by Saturday.