The International Code Council has approved new building standards that will enhance flood protection for hospitals, schools, and similarly important structures. Under these revised codes, newly constructed buildings will be required to be situated higher than local flood levels, expanding the reach of flood mitigation practices. The proposal led by Oregon State University engineering professor Daniel Cox emphasizes the transformative nature of these standards. While there is opposition from some in the building industry, the standards are crucial for future construction and safety, set to take effect in 2027 after full adoption by various jurisdictions.
It's going to change how we mitigate floods in the U.S. The new flood standards will require hospitals, schools, and other structures to be built above local flood levels.
The standards approved by the International Code Council aim to provide enhanced flood protection for new buildings, despite opposition from some segments of the building industry.
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