Building Codes Save: A Nationwide Study
Date Published: November 20, 2020
The 'Building Codes Save: A Nationwide Study' conducted by FEMA and its partners aims to incentivize investments that reduce disaster risk through the adoption of hazard-resistant building codes. The study provides a framework to strengthen disaster resilience before, during, and after disasters. It highlights the significant financial and community benefits realized by proactive communities that have adopted, updated, and enforced the I-Codes. The study emphasizes the economic benefits and cost savings resulting from modern I-Code adoption and enforcement, helping to avoid billions of dollars in annual losses across all states and communities.
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Disaster PhaseBefore
File TypePDF
LanguageEnglish
Category
Emergency PreparednessMitigation & PlanningTechnical GuidanceAssessmentRegulatory ComplianceDesign & ConstructionRisk Communication
Audience
PublicCommunity OfficialsBuilding Professionals
Hazard Type
Multi HazardEarthquakeFloodingHurricaneStrong WindTsunamiWildfire
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