2024 Building Code Adoption Tracking: FEMA Region 9

The resource is a FEMA fact sheet providing an overview of hazard-resistant building code adoption in FEMA Region 9 states and territories. It emphasizes the importance of building codes for disaster resilience, the tracking of codes, and their role in disaster-resistant building construction. The fact sheet details the adoption rates of hazard-resistant codes, the purpose of tracking these codes, and how the data is used to inform FEMA policies and laws. It also highlights FEMA's continuous role in proposing building code changes, defending against weakening provisions, and supporting training initiatives for officials.