FEMA is responsible for developing effective risk reduction tools and promoting their implementation, as well as supporting the development of natural hazard-resistant building codes and standards. Building Codes and Consensus Standards are one of the most effective mitigation strategies to reduce future losses.
FEMA stays involved in the code process by:
- Developing and maintaining a library of seismic technical design guidance products that provide input to the model codes and consensus standards development process
- Monitoring the codes and standards development process by its Seismic Code Support Committee
- Tracking State and local code adoption using the International Code Council and the Insurance Services Office (ISO)/Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule (BCEGS)
Learn more about FEMA's History with Building Codes.
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