Document Citation: 15 USCS § 2211

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UNITED STATES CODE SERVICE
TITLE 15. COMMERCE AND TRADE
CHAPTER 49. FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL

Date:
02/28/2013

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§ 2211. Review of fire prevention codes

The Administrator [Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency] is authorized to review, evaluate, and suggest improvements in State and local fire prevention codes, building codes, and any relevant Federal or private codes and regulations. In evaluating any such code or codes, the Administrator [Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency] shall consider the human impact of all code requirements, standards, or provisions in terms of comfort and habitability for residents or employees, as well as the fire prevention and control value or potential of each such requirement, standard, or provision.