2024 Building Code Adoption Tracking: FEMA Region 4

This fact sheet provides a high-level overview of the adoption status of hazard-resistant building codes in FEMA Region 4 states. 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) without weakening resilience provisions for key hazards. The document highlights specific state amendments, strengths, and weaknesses in code adoption related to flood, wind, hurricane, tornado, and seismic risks. It is intended to inform stakeholders about code adoption trends and their implications for disaster resilience and federal funding eligibility.