2024 Building Code Adoption Tracking: FEMA Region 3

This fact sheet provides a regional overview of the adoption status of hazard-resistant building codes in FEMA Region 3 states and the District of Columbia as of 2024. 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 where code provisions have been weakened for specific hazards. The document explains FEMA’s ongoing role in supporting code adoption, defending resilience provisions, and informing federal funding decisions based on code adoption. It is intended to inform officials, building professionals, and policymakers about the importance of up-to-date building codes for disaster resilience.