Tag: Building Codes

Adapting to California's Wildfire Threat: Proactive Construction Solutions

Discover strategies for enhancing wildfire resilience in homes and the insurance benefits of fire-resistant construction in California's wildfire-prone areas.

Mississippi's Post-Katrina Insurance and Building Code Evolution

Explore Mississippi's ongoing efforts to strengthen building codes and insurance market accountability two decades after Hurricane Katrina, highlighting regulatory challenges and mitigation funding developments.

NAHB Urges Insurance Discounts for Resilient, Code-Compliant Homes

NAHB advocates for insurance premium reductions for homes built to modern codes and resiliency standards like NGBS Green +RESILIENCE and IBHS FORTIFIED to address rising home insurance costs amid increasing natural disasters.

Florida SB 180 May Raise Flood Insurance Costs by Limiting Mitigation

Florida's Senate Bill 180 aims to speed hurricane recovery but may increase flood insurance costs by restricting home elevation and stricter building codes, affecting thousands of homeowners and insurance markets.