2024 Building Code Adoption Tracking: FEMA Region 7
Date Published: February 20, 2024
The document provides a high-level overview of the status of hazard-resistant building code adoption in FEMA Region 7, emphasizing the importance of building codes in disaster resilience and the purpose of tracking their adoption rates. It details FEMA's role in proposing and defending building code changes, supporting training efforts, and explains the process of collecting and analyzing data related to building code adoption. The document also presents specific adoption percentages and details on the adoption status of hazard-resistant building codes in Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, and Kansas within Region 7.
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Details
Disaster PhaseBefore
File TypePDF
LanguageEnglish
Category
Regulatory ComplianceMitigation & PlanningTechnical Guidance
Audience
PublicBuilding ProfessionalsCommunity Officials
Hazard Type
Multi HazardStrong WindFloodingEarthquake
Tags
building codescode adoption trackingdisaster resilienceFEMA policiesnatural hazardsFEMA Region 7building performancehazard-resistant