Govt replaces building code with a new standard, Retains fire safety provisions as 'advisory'

Govt on Thursday replaced National Building Code (NBC) with National Building Construction Standards (NBCS) by withdrawing the earlier code.
NPR

Could updated building codes reduce risks from future storms? Some experts say yes

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, two feet of rain fell on western North Carolina, damaging or sweeping away thousands of houses in landslides and floods. At least 101 people died. In many cases, ...
The Nation Newspaper

Ministry inaugurates Building Code Advisory Committee, assures on safety

Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Yusuf Abdullahi Attah has inaugurated a twenty one member committee on National Building Code Advisory. The Reconstituted Committee comprises; duly ...
BusinessMirror

DILG asked to include electronics permitting in building code review

CITIZENWATCH Philippines is urging the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to integrate a total reform of ...