-- After being questioned about code enforcement procedures by a village land owner, several council members have said they would like to review the code enforcement guidelines. Atlas Township ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. — With some of the oldest housing stock in the country, the Buffalo Common Council is proposing some changes to step up property maintenance and code enforcement. For Buffalo Common ...

Port Arthur city leaders say a newly approved ordinance adopting minimum property and housing standards will allow the city to more aggressively hold property o ...

I’m proud to announce that the Clarkstown Town Board voted unanimously to pass an unprecedented code enforcement legislative package at the February 10, 2026 meeting. This new legislation consists of ...

FITCHBURG — In March, the city of Fitchburg Health Department began the implementation and enforcement of a city code that will provide inspectors with new enforcement tools to combat unhealthy ...

Code enforcement has become extremely technical and requires code officials to have many skills. These skills include the understanding of codes and standards, communication, interpersonal, time ...

The last article showed how catastrophic fire events have led to the development of fire code requirements throughout history. In-depth studies of those significant events led to specific requirements ...

Shane Safrit’s mother, Karen Safrit, died in a house fire at their hundred-year-old family home in February 2025. The home was destroyed in the blaze.