Maryland Citizens Will Be Safer Today Thanks to a New Building Code Law, Says IBHS

The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety today said that Maryland citizens will be safer due to legislation passed by the legislature and signed into law by Gov. Martin O’Malley. The new law prohibits local jurisdictions from weakening the wind design and windborne debris provisions in the state’s building codes, and will take effect [...]

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IBHS Stresses Importance of Building Codes as Part of National Building Safety Month

During Disaster Safety and Mitigation Week (May 13-19) – which is part of National Building Safety Month – the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) is touting the importance of state enactment and enforcement of modern building codes. “Severe weather events cause billions of dollars in property damage and economic losses every year,” [...]

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IBHS Joins National Thought Leaders to Focus on Creating Strong, Safer Communities Through Building Codes

The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) is joining other national thought leaders from government, commercial and nonprofit sectors at the BuildStrong Coalition Forum on May 9 in Washington, D.C., where the discussion will center on the role of building codes in achieving greater resiliency. The forum begins at 8:30 a.m. at the [...]

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IAFC and IBHS Urge Congress to Enact Federal Building Code Measure

Measure provides financial incentives for states to adopt and enforce strong building codes.

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IBHS Dispels Myths about Residential Fire Sprinklers

The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) is helping to dispel five common myths about fire sprinklers, and highlighting the benefits of home sprinklers to kickoff  Fire Safety and Awareness Week (May 6-12), which is part of National Building Safety Month in May. 5 MYTHS ABOUT HOME FIRE SPRINKLERS When one sprinkler goes [...]

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IBHS: Six-Month Sandy Anniversary is Reminder to Prepare Now for Hurricane Season

Effective ways to prepare properties now to reduce the risk of wind and water damage.

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Media advisory: IBHS Experts Available for Interviews About Preparing for and Recovering From a Flood

WHAT:    The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety’s (IBHS) building science experts are available to speak with media  about how to effectively prepare for and safely recover from and reduce damage caused by floods. WHY:       There are many things home and business owners can do before and after a flood to reduce potential property damage. [...]

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IBHS Commends Maryland Legislators for Strengthening Statewide Building Code

The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) commends the Maryland Legislature for passing SB 750 / HB 769, which prohibits local jurisdictions from weakening the wind design and windborne debris provisions of the Maryland Building Performance Standards. The bill is on its way to Governor Martin O’Malley who is expected to sign it [...]

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IBHS Urges Resident and Businesses to Reduce Risk of Flood Damage During National Flood Safety Awareness Week

The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), a leading national expert with respect to preparing for – and repairing and rebuilding structures after – a catastrophe to make them more disaster-resistant is providing free guidance on ways home and business owners can reduce their risk of flood damage during Flood Safety Awareness Week [...]

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IBHS and Partners Release New Wildfire Investigation Report and Preparedness Video

RENO, March 19 – A new report detailing vulnerabilities leading to the destruction of nearly 350 homes in Colorado Springs from the 2012 Waldo Canyon Fire was released today during the “Creating Fire Adapted Communities Together” insurance-fire services summit in Reno, Nevada. Accompanying the report is a video showcasing successful loss prevention efforts in Colorado [...]

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