Flowchart titled "FORTIFIED Multifamily™ Wind Process Flow Chart" describing the step-by-step process for achieving a FORTIFIED designation for multifamily buildings under the IBHS program.

The process includes these main steps, represented as colored shapes on a background of residential buildings:

1. Online Application (light yellow box labeled "Applicant")
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2. IBHS Application Review (blue diamond labeled "IBHS")

   • If Approved, continue.

   • If Not Approved, path ends.

3. FORTIFIED Evaluator Consulting Agreement (light green box labeled "FORTIFIED Multifamily Evaluator")

   • If applicant Agrees to Terms, continue.

   • If Disagrees, project is labeled Not Eligible (red oval).

4. Compliance Form(s) (light yellow box labeled "Applicant")
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5. Form Review (blue diamond labeled "IBHS")

   • If Approved, continue.

   • If Not Approved, applicant may Revise and Resubmit.

6. Field Inspection(s) (light green box labeled "FORTIFIED Multifamily Evaluator")

   • If Pass, move to Designation Issued (black circle).

   • If Fail, go to Discuss Issues and Solutions (yellow diamond).

7. Discuss Issues and Solutions

   • If revisions are possible, return to Field Inspection(s).

   • If No Solutions or Not Approved, project is marked Not Eligible.

At the bottom, a Glossary of Terms defines key concepts such as:

• FORTIFIED Multifamily Evaluator: Third-party reviewers certified by IBHS.

• Evaluator Consulting Agreement: Contract between Evaluator and applicant.

• Wind Standard: Detailed technical building requirements.

• Application: Online form with project information.

• Compliance Forms: Documentation on construction details and parties involved.

A Document Key in the bottom right corner uses color coding:

• Yellow = Applicant

• Green = Evaluator

• Blue = IBHS

• Red = Not Eligible