OSAKA--Two buildings destroyed in a deadly fire in the downtown Dotonbori district here, which killed two firefighters, had been cited for several fire code violations that had not been fully ...

Feb. 20, 2004, marks the first anniversary of The Station nightclub fire in West Warwick, RI, which claimed 100 lives. In a response that might serve as a model to other states, that tragedy has led ...

“My building already has two exits. I don’t understand why I must have a third.” Often when dealing with fire codes, people see them as something to dread or as another restrictive hassle that’s ...

New York State on Friday released proposed updates to its fire safety code for large battery-storage systems planned for energy grids across the state, as local governments continued to express ...

[Editor's Note: The following was written by New Milford Fire Marshal Karen A. Facey.] Fire marshals statewide are responsible to ensure that the buildings within their community are compliant with ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin City Council on Thursday approved several amendments to city code that would change building requirements in the city. Those changes included some ways to make Austin more ...

Access to daylight and views to the outside provide well-documented benefits to occupants in all buildings. But when it comes to school design, these considerations often receive more emphasis as ...

Drexel Public Safety recognizes the importance of having a comprehensive and proactive fire safety program to identify and evaluate potential risks and then reduce or eliminate these risks. Drexel's ...

The deadly nightclub fire Jan. 1 might have been prevented if fire codes were implemented and enforced, something that should ...

Members of the City Council are considering creating an additional chapter under Title 1 of city code and a new section under ...

The state's assisted living commission released its final recommendations, which include enhanced inspections, mandatory ...