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Integrating flood mitigation strategies into building codes on a global scale is a noteworthy initiative aimed at reducing the risk associated with flood-prone areas. The field of flood mitigation is constantly evolving and indirectly influences future building codes. However, there is a significant gap in research regarding optimizing building codes to mitigate flood-related risks. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the publication trends in mainstreaming flood mitigation into building codes by identifying the current state and critical key areas that potentially impact future building codes using bibliometric analysis. This research adopted a systematic review using the Web of Science database from 2002 to 2022, using the keywords «building code» and «flood». Bibliometric indicators were employed to summarize the key findings, including subject areas, publication trends, leading global contributors, influential institutions, citation patterns, authorship dynamics, and keyword analysis. The realm of research has experienced noteworthy expansion, emphasizing the necessity for further investigation. The findings also indicate that critical areas require attention in performance-based design, retrofitting of existing buildings, community resilience, the long-term effectiveness of flood mitigation measures, and the equity and social needs of the implications of flood-resilient building codes. In conclusion, such investigations are crucial in reducing community risk and creating resilient and sustainable communities in flood-prone areas.

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