2024 Building Code Adoption Tracking: FEMA Region 6

The resource is a FEMA fact sheet providing an overview of hazard-resistant building code adoption in FEMA Region 6. It emphasizes the importance of building codes in disaster resilience and public safety. The fact sheet tracks the adoption rate of consensus-based codes, identifying the jurisdictions adopting hazard-resistant building codes to improve disaster-resistant structures in high-risk areas. The document outlines FEMA's role in proposing, defending, and supporting building code changes to maintain consistency with the National Flood Insurance Program and enhance post-disaster practices.