Building Codes Adoption Playbook for Authorities Having Jurisdiction (FEMA P-2196)

FEMA's Building Codes Adoption Playbook guides Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) on adopting and enforcing current model building codes to mitigate damage from natural hazards. It explains the history, importance, and benefits of hazard-resistant codes such as the IBC and IRC, and provides strategies for maximizing FEMA funding for code adoption and enforcement. The Playbook is intended to help communities strengthen construction practices and reduce disaster impacts through effective code implementation.