2024 Building Code Adoption Tracking: FEMA Region 5

This fact sheet summarizes the status of hazard-resistant building code adoption across FEMA Region 5 states, detailing the percentage of high-risk jurisdictions that have adopted the 2018 or later International Building Code (IBC) and International Residential Code (IRC) without weakening resilience provisions. It highlights state-by-state variations in code adoption and modifications, focusing on provisions for flood, wind, tornado, and seismic hazards. The document also explains FEMA’s ongoing role in supporting code consistency, defending resilience provisions, and informing federal funding decisions based on code adoption. The fact sheet is intended for professionals and officials involved in building safety, code enforcement, and disaster mitigation.