Resilient Building Codes Toolkit

Section 1: Business Case Overview

This section of the Toolkit builds the business case for why communities should consider adopting resilient building codes. It presents recent studies analyzing the costs and benefits of pursuing resilient building codes. The reader will understand why codes can make an appreciable difference in the resilience of communities.

Section 2: Narrative

This is the main section of the Toolkit. It is an easily searchable document that describes the context of building codes, governance, challenges, and solutions.

Section 3: Checklist

This checklist is a tool for readers to ask themselves key questions to consider as they navigate upgrading their building codes. It guides the reader on how to learn about building codes in their state and what steps they will need to be prepared to take to adopt more resilient codes.

Section 4: State-by-State Governance Supplemental

This document is a summary table that shows the adopted codes and mandates by state as of March 2022.

Section 5: State-by-State Process for Code Enhancements Supplemental

This document provides the reader with information on the process for enhancing codes in their state. It gives links to the state entities responsible for the code amendment processes.

Section 6: Technical Appendix

This is an easily searchable document providing a deep, detailed dive into various codes and best practices arranged by natural hazard.