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8 basement additions often against regulations, building inspectors report

Building a bedroom in the basement without an egress window is a serious code violation and a major safety hazard. Many homeowners think they can simply convert their basement into a bedroom by adding ...
At Home Hustle on MSN

11 popular backyard additions that could violate local codes, inspectors warn

Privacy Fences That Cross Height Restrictions That tall privacy fence blocking prying neighbor eyes might be blocking more ...
Buffalo Rising

Resolution adopted calling for stronger accountability in the enforcement of housing, building, and fire code violations

One would think that holding property owners accountable for the state of their buildings would be considered “the low hanging fruit” when figuring out ways to turn neighborhoods around. But for far ...
The Beaumont Enterprise

Before the fire, the Gilbert Building saw many code violations

The Gilbert Building is a total loss after a Thursday evening fire — exactly a year since a Beaumont City Council work session on unsafe structures downtown that specifically mentioned the Gilbert ...
WJHG

‘Public safety danger’: Building code violations at Gulf World Marine Park, PCB mayor says

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Gulf World Marine Park is in violation of city building codes according to the Panama City Beach mayor. Mayor Stuart Tettemer tells NewsChannel 7 an inspection in ...