You've heard me talk about building code and you know I believe you should always build above code if possible. The Building Code ensures that your house meets the minimum standard for health and ...

Stairs. Most of us use them every day without thinking. Nearly every home has a set or two; from steps into the house, steps getting us into the basement, or even the staircase that takes us to the ...

When my wife and I bought our house a few years ago, we were delighted by its century-old charm. Then I fell down the stairs—more than once. Upon sober inspection, it turned out our vintage stairs, ...

Explanation: Section 300.25 of the NEC limits wiring within exit stair enclosures to only what is necessary to serve equipment associated with the stair enclosure. This is a new requirement in the ...

Nashville's "smart stair" building code became official earlier in July, after it had passed the Metro Nashville Council. The change allows apartment and condo buildings to be built with a single ...

As research drives new ways to build staircases that can prevent slip-and-falls, Canada’s building codes should be updated accordingly to reflect the safer designs. The importance of code updates is ...

B.C. will look at changing its building code to allow small apartments to be built with a single stair, adding to its reputation as the province most willing to try new ideas to create more housing ...