“Examining the Role and Effectiveness of Building Codes in Mitigating Against Disasters”

Hearing
Subcommittee: Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM Location: 2167 Rayburn House Office Building
Agenda

The purpose of the hearing is to examine how the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is implementing existing policies related to building codes across its programs, including the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) predisaster mitigation program.

Witnesses
Ms. Cindy Davis
Former Deputy Director of Building and Fire Regulations
Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (Retired), On behalf of The International Code Council (ICC)
Mr. Jordan Krahenbujl
Executive Director
Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors of Nevada (PHCC of NV)
Mr. Buddy Hughes
First Vice Chairman
National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)
Mr. Russell Strickland
President
National Emergency Management Association (NEMA)