2024 Building Code Adoption Tracking: FEMA Region 1

This FEMA fact sheet provides a regional overview of the adoption status of hazard-resistant building codes in FEMA Region 1 states. It details the percentage of high-risk jurisdictions in each state that have adopted the 2018 or later International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC), highlighting areas where codes have been weakened or remain outdated. The fact sheet emphasizes the importance of up-to-date codes for disaster resilience, outlines FEMA’s ongoing role in code development and defense, and explains how code adoption influences federal funding and mitigation effectiveness.