Building Codes Strategy

The FEMA Building Codes Strategy outlines goals and objectives aimed at promoting the application, adoption, and enforcement of building codes to create a more resilient nation through superior building performance. The Strategy emphasizes the importance of building codes in mitigating and recovering from various types of natural disasters. It defines three goals supported by fourteen objectives, providing a roadmap to unite FEMA's programs and policies to enhance building and community resilience. The strategy development involved extensive coordination, data analysis, engagement with stakeholders, and alignment with FEMA's mission and vision.