2024 Building Code Adoption Tracking: FEMA Region 1
Date Published: February 20, 2024
The resource is a FEMA fact sheet providing a high-level overview of hazard-resistant building code adoption in FEMA Region 1. It emphasizes the importance of building codes in disaster resilience and explains the purpose of tracking building code adoption. The fact sheet highlights the role of FEMA in proposing and defending building code changes to enhance disaster resistance and improve public safety.
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Details
Disaster PhaseBefore
File TypePDF
LanguageEnglish
Category
Mitigation & PlanningTechnical Guidance
Audience
PublicBuilding ProfessionalsCommunity Officials
Hazard Type
Multi HazardFloodingHurricaneStrong WindEarthquake
Tags
hazard-resistant codesbuilding codesdisaster-resistant buildingsFEMA policiesFEMA Region 1resilience