2024 Building Code Adoption Tracking: FEMA Region 10

This fact sheet provides a summary of the adoption status of hazard-resistant building codes in FEMA Region 10, covering Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska. It details the percentage of jurisdictions in each state that have adopted the 2018 or later International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC), highlighting areas of strong and weak code adoption. The document explains how code adoption is tracked, the implications for disaster resilience, and the relationship between code adoption and federal funding eligibility. It also notes specific state-level amendments that weaken flood and seismic resistance provisions.