Comparing National Flood Insurance Program Requirements to 2021 International Codes / American Society of Civil Engineers Standard ASCE 24-14

This checklist assists floodplain managers, building officials, and designers in comparing National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements with the flood provisions of the 2021 International Codes (I-Codes) and ASCE 24-14. It details how the IBC, IRC, and IEBC address flood-resistant design and construction, referencing relevant sections and highlighting areas where code provisions meet or exceed NFIP standards. The document also outlines approaches for communities to coordinate building codes and local floodplain management regulations to maintain NFIP compliance. It is intended as a regulatory and technical reference for ensuring buildings in flood hazard areas are constructed to resist flood damage.