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County of Monroe Mayor Sylvia Murphy,District 5
The Florida Keys l'U � � Mayor Pro Tern Danny Kolhage,District 1
�pw° Michelle Coldiron,District 2
Heather Carruthers,District 3
David Rice,District 4
County Commission Meeting
September 18, 2019
Agenda Item Number: I.2
Agenda Item Summary #5960
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: Building
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Karl Bursa(305) 453-8759
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval of a resolution of the Monroe County Board of County
Commissioners adopting FEMA Technical Bulletin 0 "User's Guide to Technical Bulletins" dated
July 2019 as required pursuant to Monroe County Code Section 122-2(c).
ITEM BACKGROUND: Chapter 122 of the Monroe County Code "Floodplain Management"
includes rules for interpreting flood hazard issues. The building official shall be guided by the
current edition of FEMA's 44 CFR, and FEMA's interpretive letters, policy statements and technical
bulletins as adopted from time to time by the board of county commissioners. FEMA's Technical
Bulletins ("bulletins") provide guidance concerning the building performance standards of the
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which are contained in Title 44 of the U.S. Code of
Federal Regulations. The bulletins are intended for use primarily by State and local officials
responsible for interpreting and enforcing NFIP regulations and by members of the development
community, such as design professionals and builders. New bulletins, as well as updates to existing
bulletins, are issued periodically as needed. The bulletins do not create regulations; rather they
provide specific guidance for complying with the minimum requirements of existing NFIP
regulations. Adopting these documents as well as internal County policies would serve to allow the
County to not only remain in the NFIP as stated in Section 122-1(b), but also to maintain its standing
in FEMA's Community Rating System (CRS). The proposed resolution would adopt FEMA
Technical Bulletin 0 "User's Guide to Technical Bulletins" dated July 2019 as required pursuant to
Monroe County Code Section 122-2(c).
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
January 18, 1994 — BOCC approved Ordinance No. 002-1994 adding the language "as adopted by
resolution from time to time by the Board of County Commissioners" to the rules for interpreting
flood hazard issues.
July 15, 2015 — BOCC rejected proposed ordinance amending Section 122-2(c) and directed staff to
continue proposing resolutions for adoption of both new and amended documents to be used by the
building official for guidance on floodplain management.
September 16, 2015 — BOCC approved Resolution No. 223-2015 adopting FEMA Technical
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Bulletin 0 "User's Guide to Technical Bulletins" dated March 2009.
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DOCUMENTATION:
FEMA_TBO_FINAL_070319_508
TB-0_Reso
FEMA Technical Bulletin Updates_BOCC.docx
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date:
Expiration Date:
Total Dollar Value of Contract: N/A
Total Cost to County: N/A
Current Year Portion: N/A
Budgeted: N/A
Source of Funds: N/A
CPI: N/A
Indirect Costs: N/A
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts: N/A
Revenue Producing: N/A If yes, amount:
Grant: N/A
County Match: N/A
Insurance Required: N/A
Additional Details: N/A
None.
REVIEWED BY:
Rick Griffin Completed 08/19/2019 1:40 PM
Assistant County Administrator Christine Hurley Completed
08/27/2019 12:48 PM
Steve Williams Completed 08/28/2019 11:51 AM
Budget and Finance Completed 08/29/2019 4:45 PM
Maria Slavik Completed 08/30/2019 9:02 AM
Kathy Peters Completed 09/03/2019 11:09 AM
Board of County Commissioners Pending 09/18/2019 9:00 AM
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Comments on the Technical Bulletins should be directed to:
DHS/FEMA
Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration (FIMA) Risk Management Directorate
Building Science Branch
400 C Street, S.W., Sixth Floor
Washington, DC 20472-3020
Technical Bulletin 0 replaces Technical Bulletin 0 (2009), User's Guide to Technical Bulletins Developed in
Accordance with the National Flood Insurance Program.
Cover photograph: Neighborhood in New Orleans, LA, flooded by Hurricane Katrina(August 30, 2005;
photo courtesy of Jocelyn Augustino).
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NFIP Technical Bulletin 0 contains information that is proprietary to and copyrighted by the American
Society of Civil Engineers and information that is proprietary to and copyrighted by the International Code
Council, Inc. All information is used with permission.
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Table of Contents
Acronyms............................................................................................................................................................iii
1 Introduction and Background..........................................................................................................................1
1.1 Intended Audience.................................................................................................................................2
1.2 Purpose of Technical Bulletins.............................................................................................................2 7
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1.3 Synopses of Technical Bulletins (as of June 2019)...............................................................................2
1.4 Organization of Technical Bulletin 0—User's Guide to Technical Bulletins....................................4
2 How to Use the Technical Bulletins 4
2.1 Minimum NFIP Floodplain Management Criteria..............................................................................4
2.2 Best Practices..........................................................................................................................................5
2.3 Building Codes and Standards..............................................................................................................6
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Crosswalk of NFIP Regulations and Technical Bulletins..................................................................................7
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4.1 Special Flood Hazard Areas................................................................................................................14
4.2 Lowest Floor, Enclosure, and Basement 16
4.3 Substantial Improvement and Substantial Damage...........................................................................16
4.4 Open Foundations in Zone V..............................................................................................................17
Acronyms and Key Terms 18
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5.2 Glossary of Terms Used in Technical Bulletins..................................................................................19
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6 Supplemental Information 24
6.1 How to Obtain Technical Bulletins.....................................................................................................24
6.2 How to Submit Comments on the Technical Bulletins .....................................................................24
6.3 How to Get More Information ............................................................................................................24
6.4 FEMA Regional Offices .......................................................................................................................24
7 Index of Key Words and Subjects in the Technical Bulletins.........................................................................27
6 References ....................................................................................................................................................29
8.1 References.............................................................................................................................................29
8.2 Useful Resources..................................................................................................................................30
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List of Figures
Figure 1: Typical flood zones from coastal and riverine flood sources......................................................15
Figure 2: Lowest floor reference point for Zone A (at top of lowest floor) versus Zone V
(at bottom of lowest horizontal structural member of lowest floor) ..........................................16
Figure 3: Locations of FEMA Headquarters and 10 FEMA Regional Offices...........................................25
List of Tables
Table 1: Technical Bulletin Synopses............................................................................................................2
Table 2: Crosswalk of NFIP Regulations, Technical Bulletins, and Key Concepts....................................8
Table 3: FEMA Headquarters and Regional Office Contact Information...............................................26
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BFE base flood elevation
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FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
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1 Introduction and Background
Beginning in the early 1990s, the Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration of the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued 11 Technical Bulletins that provide guidance on
interpreting, enforcing, and complying with the minimum building performance requirements in the
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) regulations (Title 44 of the Code of Federal Regulations
[CFR] Parts 59 and 60). These requirements are intended to reduce the loss of life and property as well as
the economic and social hardships that can result from flooding.
The NFIP is a Federal program established by the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended
(42 U.S. Code §§ 4011 et seq.). The primary purposes of the Act are to:
• Better indemnify individuals for flood losses through insurance
• Reduce future flood damage through State and community floodplain management regulations
• Reduce Federal expenditures for disaster assistance and flood control
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To participate in the NFIP, communities must adopt and enforce floodplain management regulations that
meet or exceed NFIP floodplain management requirements. Owners of property located in communities
that participate can purchase NFIP flood insurance as a protection against the financial impact of flood
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State and Local Requirements. State or local requirements that are more stringent than the minimum
requirements of the NFIP take precedence. The Technical Bulletins and other FEMA publications provide
guidance on the minimum requirements of the NFIP and describe best practices. Design professionals,
builders, and property owners should contact local officials to determine whether more restrictive
provisions apply to buildings or sites in question. All other applicable requirements of the State or local ®i
building codes must also be met.
Substantial Improvement and Substantial Damage.As part of issuing permits, local officials must �
review not only proposals for new construction but also for work on existing buildings to determine
whether the work constitutes Substantial Improvement or repair of Substantial Damage. If the work is
determined to constitute Substantial Improvement or repair of Substantial Damage, the buildings must
be brought into compliance with the NFIP requirements for new construction. Some communities modify
the definitions of Substantial Improvement and/or Substantial Damage to be more restrictive than the
NFIP minimum requirements. For more information on Substantial Improvement and Substantial Damage,
see FEMA P-758, Substantial Improvement/Substantial Damage Desk Reference (2010), and FEMA 213,
Answers to Questions About Substantially Improved/Substantially Damaged Buildings (2018).
Higher Building Elevation Requirements. Some communities require that buildings be elevated above
the NFIP minimum requirement. The additional elevation is called freeboard. Design professionals,
builders, and property owners should check with local officials to determine whether a community has
freeboard requirements. References to building elevations in this Technical Bulletin should be construed
as references to the community's elevation requirement in areas where freeboard is required.
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The NFIP floodplain management regulations, contained in 44 CFR § 60.3, include minimum building
performance criteria that apply to (1) new construction, (2) work determined to be Substantial
Improvement such as improvements,alterations,and additions,and (3) the repair of buildings determined
to have incurred Substantial Damage and that are in Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs).
1®1 Intended Audience
The Technical Bulletins are intended for use primarily by State and local officials who are responsible for
interpreting and enforcing the NFIP floodplain management regulations.
The Technical Bulletins may also be used by design professionals (e.g., architects, engineers), contractors,
building owners and operators,planners,and other interested stakeholders to help understand and comply 'a
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improve the design and construction of buildings, including their utility systems, that are in floodprone
areas, thereby reducing the potential for damage and increasing building and community resilience.
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for State and local floodplain management officials BULLETINS
on complying with the NFIP's minimum floodplain The NFIP Technical Bulletins provide
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floodplain management requirements, they also include requirements that apply to buildings. Q
information on: FEMA's Floodplain Management Bulletins
provide guidance on administering
• Recommended best practices for reducing flood losses the NFIP requirements that apply to
• Considerations related to NFIP flood insurance rates
development other than buildings and
guidance on some building requirements.
• Building codes and standards The Floodplain Management Bulletins ®i
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® Technical Bulletins (as of June 2019)
Table 1: Technical Bulletin Synopses
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(2019) audience, purpose, and synopses of available TBs; how to use the
TBs; crosswalk of NFIP regulations and the TBs; key concepts and
requirements used in the TBs; key terms and useful resources;
supplemental information, including how to obtain copies of the
TBs; FEMA Headquarters and Regional Office locations; and a key
word/subject index for the TBs.
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Table 1: Technical Bulletin Synopses(concluded)
1 Openings in Foundation Walls and Guidance on the NFIP requirements for openings on exterior walls
Walls of Enclosures Below Elevated and walls of enclosures below elevated buildings in Zones A, AE,
Buildings in Special Flood Hazard Al-A30, AR, AO, and AH.
Areas (2008)
2 Flood Damage-Resistant Materials Guidance on the NFIP requirements on the use of flood damage-
Requirements for Buildings Located resistant construction materials in building components below the
in Special Flood Hazard Areas(2008) BFE in SFHAs(both Zones A and V).
3 Non-Residential Floodproofing- Guidance on the NFIP requirements concerning substantially
Requirements and Certification for impermeable construction and the required certification for dry
Buildings Located in Special Flood floodproofed non-residential buildings with lowest floors below the CL
Hazard Areas(1993) BFE in Zones A, AE, Al-A30,AR, AO, and AH.
4 Elevator Installation for Buildings Guidance on the NFIP requirements for elevator machinery and
Located in Special Flood Hazard equipment that serve buildings and on the installation of elevators
Areas (2019) below the BFE in SFHAs(both Zones A and V).
5 Free-of-Obstruction Requirements Guidance on NAP requirements concerning obstructions to
for Buildings Located in Coastal High floodwaters beneath elevated buildings and on building sites in
Hazard Areas(2008) Coastal High Hazard Areas(Zones V, VE, and V1-V30).
6 Below-Grade Parking Requirements Guidance on the NFIP requirements for below-grade parking ga-
for Buildings Located in Special rages beneath non-residential buildings located in Zones A, AE,
Flood Hazard Areas(1993) Al-A30, AR, AO, and AH.
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Hazard Areas(1993) Zones A, AE,Al-A30, AR,AO, and AH.
8 Corrosion Protection for Metal Why maintaining the load paths in buildings is important and
Connectors and Fasteners in Coastal the important role that the proper corrosion protection of metal
Areas (2019) connectors and fasteners has in ensuring that buildings in coastal
areas are adequately anchored and connected to resist floods and
high wind events.
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9 Design and Construction Guidance Prescriptive, simplified, and performance-based design
for Breakaway Walls Below Elevated approaches to meeting NFIP requirements in the design and I
Buildings Located in Coastal High construction of wood-framed breakaway walls beneath elevated
Hazard Areas(2008) buildings in Coastal High Hazard Areas(Zones V, VE, and V1 30).
10 Ensuring That Structures Built on Regulatory and technical guidance on ensuring that the
Fill In or Near Special Flood Hazard construction of the following buildings are reasonably safe from
Areas Are Reasonably Safe From flooding: buildings with various types of foundations, including
Flooding(2001) basements, in areas that have been proposed to be removed from
the SFHA through the placement of fill and in areas near the SFHA.
11 Crawlspace Construction for Interim guidance on minimum NFIP requirements and best
Buildings Located in Special Flood practices for crawlspace construction, including requirements for
Hazard Areas(2001) below-grade crawlspace construction that may extend 1 or 2 feet
below grade.
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FEMA=Federal Emergency Management Agency
NFIP=National Flood Insurance Program
SFHA=Special Flood Hazard Area
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1.4 OrganizationTechnical Bulletin 0 — User's Guide
to Technical Bulletins
This User's Guide to Technical Bulletins contains:
• Information on how to use the Technical Bulletins
• Crosswalk of the NFIP regulations and the Technical Bulletins
• Key concepts and requirements in the Technical Bulletins
• Glossary of acronyms and key terms
• How to obtain copies of Technical Bulletins and submit comments 'a
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• Index of key words and subjects in the Technical Bulletins a�
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stakeholders to help them comply with NFIP floodplain management requirements.
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building codes and standards, and NFIP flood insurance considerations.
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requirements in 44 CFR § 60.3. The Technical represents established, application
Bulletins provide specific FEMA guidance on methodologies for, minimum NFIP floodplain
complying with minimum NFIP floodplain management criteria.
management requirements. If a community chooses
not to use the methods or implement the measures
that are described in the Technical Bulletins, the REASONABLY SAFE FROM FLOODING
community must demonstrate how it is meeting the The Technical Bulletins can be used by
requirements of 44 CFR§ 60.3. communities to help them evaluate whether
In addition to the community's responsibility to proposed development will be reasonably safe
ensure specific building requirements are met, from flooding.
such as elevating or dry floodproofing buildings,
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elevating or otherwise protecting utilities, and installing openings in enclosure walls, communities are
also required to review development proposals "to determine whether such proposals will be reasonably
safe from flooding" (44 CFR§ 60.3(a)(4)).
To participate in the NFIP, all communities must adopt
a resolution or ordinance that expresses a "commitment
to recognize and evaluate flood hazards in all official COMMUNITY COMMITMENT
actions and to take such other official action as reasonably TO REDUCING FLOOD SS S
necessary to carry out the objectives of the program" (44 CFR Using the guidance in the Technical
§ 59.22(a)(8)). This is in addition to the general requirement Bulletins illustrates a community's
that communities "take into account flood hazards to the commitment toward evaluating and
extent that they are known in all official actions relating to addressing flood hazards.
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land management and use" (44 CFR§ 60.1(c)).
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If the lowest floor of a building is elevated higher than the BFE, which is common when the owner wants a
full story of elevation to accommodate parking under the building, FEMA recommends that flood damage-
resistant materials also be used up to the level of the lowest floor to reduce damage in these areas should
flooding exceed the BFE.
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2.3 Building
In addition to complying with the NFIP requirements, all
new construction, Substantial Improvements, and repair BUILDING CODES
of Substantial Damage must comply with the applicable AND STANDARDS COMPARISON
building codes and standards that have been adopted and WITH NFIP REQUIREMENTS
that are enforced by States and communities. Building codes Each Technical Bulletin provides a
govern the design, construction, alteration, and maintenance comparison of the building codes
of structures. They specify the minimum requirements and standards that are related
to adequately safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of to the Technical Bulletin's topic
building occupants. Rather than create and maintain their and the NFIP requirements. The
own building codes, most States and local jurisdictions adopt comparison indicates the aspects a
the International Codes® (I-Codes®), which are a family of of the codes/standards and M
model building codes published by the International Code the NFIP requirements that are S
Council° (ICC°). equivalent and the aspects of the as
codes/standards that exceed the
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installation of mechanical, plumbing, fuel gas service, and BUILDING CODE ADOPTION �
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dwellings and townhomes not more than three stories above
grade plane. The IBC can be used to design dwellings,but it is used primarily for buildings and structures
other than dwellings within the IRC scope. The flood provisions in the IBC are included by reference to
ASCE 24, Flood Resistant Design and Construction, a standard developed by the American Society of Civil
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for buildings and structures. Excerpts of the flood provisions of the I-Codes are available on FEMA's 0
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Building Codes and Floodplain Management Regulations, 4th Edition (2014) recommends that communities
coordinate the administration of floodplain management provisions and building codes. Differences in
requirements between the regulatory tools can lead to inconsistencies or confusion when administering
and enforcing requirements for development in floodprone areas.
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2.4 NFIP FloodConsiderations
Each Technical Bulletin addresses NFIP flood insurance considerations related to the topic of the
Technical Bulletin. The following stakeholders should be aware of these considerations:
• Local officials, designers, builders, and other stakeholders
• Property owners who are concerned about the impact of design and construction decisions on their
NFIP flood insurance premiums
NFIP flood insurance premiums are based on factors that include,
but are not limited to, flood risk zone, elevation of the lowest floor NFIP FLOOD INSURANCE 0
above or below the BFE, type of building and foundation, the
number of floors, and whether there is a basement or enclosure The Technical Bulletins describe
below the elevated building. describe how NFIP flood
insurance premiums can be
The Technical Bulletins address situations in which a compliant affected by changes in design
building might still be subject to higher NFIP flood insurance and construction. For example,
premiums. As only one example, Technical Bulletin 3, Non- some best practices can
Residential Floodproofing—Requirements and Certification for Buildings significantly lower annual NFIP
Located in Special Flood Hazard Areas, notes that the minimum flood insurance premiums.
NFIP requirements allow a new or Substantially Improved non-
residential building in Zone A to have a lowest floor below the BFE,
provided that the building has been designed, constructed, and certified to be floodproofed and meets
established criteria. However, while the building needs to be protected only to the BFE for floodplain 00
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subtracted from the elevation to which a building has been floodproofed. Therefore, to receive an NFIP V.-
insurance rating based on the BFE, the building must be floodproofed to an elevation of at least 1 foot
above the BFE.
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the NFIP regulations. See the index in Section 7 for more information on where to find guidance in the
Technical Bulletins on specific NFIP regulations.
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4 Key Concepts and Requirements
for Structures
Users of the Technical Bulletins should have a basic understanding of the following key concepts:
• Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs)
• Lowest floor, enclosure, and basement
• Substantial Improvement and Substantial Damage 'a
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• Open foundations in Zone V
These concepts underlie the requirements that are critical in determining compliance with minimum
NFIP floodplain management criteria. Most of these concepts and other key terms used in NFIP
regulations are defined in Sections 4 and 5.
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4.1 Special Flood
The SFHA is the land area in the floodplain subject to flooding by the base flood. SFHAs are shown on
FIRMs prepared by FEMA as Zones A and V. The base flood is the flood that has a 1 percent chance of
being equaled or exceeded in any given year (commonly called the "100 year flood"). FIRMs also show
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Zone X,which are areas outside the SFHA. Q
In communities that participate in the NFIP, the minimum
floodplain management requirements govern development in NFIP DEFINITION OF
SFHAs, including buildings and other structures, subdivisions, DEVELOPMENT �
new and replacement water supply systems, and new and
Any man-made change to z
replacement sanitary sewage systems. F000dplain management improved or unimproved real
requirements for buildings and other structures can differ estate, including but not limited ono
depending on the flood zone in which a structure is located. to buildings or other structures,
mining, dredging, fillin grading,
Figure 1 shows the typical flood zones from coastal and riverine g° 9 g°
flood sources. The criteria for construction in Zones V,VE, and paving, excavation or drilling
VI V30, which are collectively referred to as Zone V or Coastal operations, or storage of
equipment or materials (44 CFR
High Hazard Areas, are generally more stringent than in Zones §59.1). E
A,AE,AI—A30,AR,AO, and AH,which are collectively referred
to as Zone A. Zone A exists in both coastal and riverine flood
source environments.
Zone A. In SFHAs identified as Zone A (Zones A,AE,AI—A30,AR,AO, and AH), the principal source of
flooding is runoff from rainfall, snowmelt, or coastal storms when the potential base flood wave height
is less than 3.0 feet. Zone A has minimum requirements that specify the elevation of the lowest floor,
including the basement, in relation to the BFE or depth of the base flood. Specific requirements apply to
fully enclosed areas below the lowest floor.
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Zone V. Zone V (Zones V, VE, and Vl V30), @
COASTAL A ZONE also called Coastal High Hazard Areas, extends .2
Since 2009, coastal flood studies have examined from offshore to the inland limit of a primary a
wave conditions in Zone A. Based on the studies, frontal dune along an open coast, and any other
FEMA delineates an informational line called the area subject to high-velocity wave action from
Limit of Moderate Wave Action (LiMWA)on FIRMs storms or tsunamis where the potential base LU
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where wave heights in Zone A are expected to be flood wave height is 3.0 feet or more. Zone V has
1.5 feet or greater during base flood conditions. minimum requirements pertaining to the siting LO
See Figure 1. of buildings, elevation of the lowest horizontal
FEMA uses the term "Coastal A Zone"to refer structural member of the lowest floor in relation
to areas seaward of the LiMWA and landward of to the BFE, foundation design, enclosures below i
the Zone V boundary or landward of the shoreline the lowest floor, and alterations of sand dunes z
where Zone V is not identified. The term refers and mangrove stands.
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to some areas identified as Zone A that are Zone X. Zone X identifies areas outside the co
subject to flooding from a coastal or tidal source. SFHA. Zone X (shaded) identifies two areas i
However, Coastal A Zones are not identified on of moderate flood hazard: (1) areas subject to
FIRMs, and the NFIP regulations for development LU
inundation by the flood that has a 0.2 percent
in SFHAs and the NFIP regulations that govern
the identification of SFHAs on maps do not use chance of being equaled or exceeded during 0
the term "Coastal A Zone." any given year (commonly called the "500-year
flood") and (2) areas protected by accredited 0
The NFIP floodplain management requirements levee systems. Zone X (unshaded) identifies
regulate areas identified as Coastal A Zones to areas of minimal flood hazard,which are outside
Zone A standards. FEMA's Community Rating the 500-year floodplain. The NFIP floodplain
System awards credits to communities that management requirements do not apply in
regulate Coastal A Zones to Zone V standards.
Zone X.
The latest editions of the I-Codes and ASCE 24
require buildings in Coastal A Zones to meet Example of Criteria Difference. An example
Zone V requirements; FEMA guidance, best of a difference in criteria for Zone A and Zone
practices, and FEMA Mitigation Assessment V is where the lowest floor is measured (see
Team reports support this requirement. Figure 2):
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• In Zone A, the lowest floor (including basement) of a structure must be elevated to or above the BFE.
• In Zone V, the bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member of the lowest floor of a structure
(excluding pilings or columns) must be elevated to or above the BFE.
Figure 2:
Lowest floor reference point for
Reference for Zone A(at top of lowest floor)
structural elevation versus Zone V(at bottom of lowest
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4.2 Lowest Floor, Enclosure, and Basement
Under the NFIP:
• The lowest floor is defined as "the lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area (including basement). An W_
unfinished or flood resistant enclosure, usable solely for parking of vehicles, building access or storage 00
in an area other than a basement area is not considered a building's lowest floor; Provided, that such `oi
enclosure is not built so as to render the structure in violation of the applicable non-elevation design
requirements of§ 60.3" (44 CFR§ 59.1).
• An enclosure is an area below the lowest floor that is enclosed on all sides by walls.
• A basement is defined as "any area of the building having its floor subgrade (below ground level) on
all sides" (44 CFR§ 59.1).
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4.3 Substantial Improvement and Substantial Damage
The repair or improvement of buildings presents an opportunity to reduce future flood damage to the
structures and to improve their resilience. Local floodplain management regulations based on the NFIP 0
and building codes contain requirements that apply not only to new structures but also to buildings with
proposed Substantial Improvements or repair of Substantial Damage (described below).
As part of issuing permits, local officials must review not only proposals for new construction but also for
work on existing buildings to determine whether the work constitutes Substantial Improvement or repair
of Substantial Damage. If the work is determined to constitute Substantial Improvement or repair of
Substantial Damage, the buildings must be brought into compliance with the NFIP requirements for new
construction, including the requirement that the lowest floor be elevated to or above the BFE. Meeting
this requirement can also be accomplished by demolishing the building followed by constructing a new
building that meets the NFIP requirements on the same site or by relocating the building to outside the
SFHA. More information on Substantial Improvement and Substantial Damage can be found in FEMA
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P-758, Substantial Improvement/Substantial Damage Desk Reference (2010), and FEMA 213, Answers to Questions
About Substantially Improved/Substantially Damaged Buildings (2018).
Substantial Improvement is defined in 44 CFR§ 59.1 as:
... Any reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, or other improvement of a structure, the cost
of which equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market value of the structure before the "start
of construction" of the improvement. This term includes structures which have incurred
"substantial damage," regardless of the actual repair work performed. The term does not,
however, include either:
(1) Any project for improvement of a structure to correct existing violations of state or local
health, sanitary, or safety code specifications which have been identified by the local code
enforcement official and which are the minimum necessary to assure safe living conditions
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(2)Any alteration of a "historic structure," provided that the alteration will not preclude the
structure's designation as a"historic structure."
Substantial Damage is defined in 44 CFR§59.1 as"damage of any origin sustained by a structure whereby
the cost of restoring the structure to its before-damaged condition would equal or exceed 50 percent of o
the market value of the structure before the damage occurred." Substantial Damage can have any cause,
not just flooding.
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requirements in one of two ways: (1) adopting a lower threshold than 50 percent (e.g., 40 percent, 30 °CD
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forces on any building element that is exposed to waves or the WAVE HAZARD
flow of water. Therefore, open foundation systems that offer
minimal resistance to waves and floodwaters passing beneath Coastal A Zones are subject to 2
elevated buildings (e.g., pile and column foundations) are conditions similar to those in Zone
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required in Zone V. including breaking waves, erosion,
The NFIP requires that all new construction and Substantially and scour.
Improved buildings in Zone V be elevated to or above the BFE Although the minimum NFIP
on open foundations (pilings, columns, and sometimes shear requirements for Coastal A Zones
walls) that allow floodwater and waves to pass beneath the are the same as Zone A, it is
elevated structure. The NFIP further requires that areas below recommended that structures in
elevated structures remain free of obstructions that would Coastal A Zones be designed and
prevent the free flow of coastal floodwater and waves during a constructed to Zone V standards.
base flood event.
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5 Acronyms and Key Terms
The acronyms and key terms that are used in the Technical Bulletins are defined in Sections 5.1 and 5.2,
respectively.
®1 Acronyms Used in the Technical Bulletins
ACI American Concrete Institute IRC International Residential Code
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act LAG lowest adjacent grade
AF&PA American Forest&Paper Association LHSM lowest horizontal structural member
ANSI American National Standards LiMWA Limit of Moderate Wave Action Q
Institute LOMC Letter of Map Change
ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers LOMR F Letter of Map Revision based on fill
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ASME American Society of Mechanical MAT Mitigation Assessment Team
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MRL machine room-less traction elevators
ASTM American Society for Testing and 0
Materials MSJC Masonry Standard Joint Committee 10
AWC American Wood Council NDS National Design Specification
BFE base flood elevation NEMA National Emergency Management W
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CFR Code of Federal Regulations
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FIMA Federal Insurance and Mitigation SFHA Special Flood Hazard Area E
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FIRM Flood Insurance Rate Map
SSPC Society for Protective Coatings
FIS Flood Insurance Study TB Technical Bulletin
IBC International Building Code TPI Truss Plate Institute
ICC International Code Council
USAGE U.S.Army Corps of Engineers
ICC-ES ICC Evaluation Service
VPL vertical platform lift
I-Codes International Codes
WTCA Wood Truss Council of America
IEBC International Existing Building Code
IMOA International Molybdenum
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5.2 Glossary
i TechnicalBulletinsDEFINITIONS TERMS
Readers are cautioned that the
The quoted material from ASCE 24-14 in this glossary is used definitions of some of the terms
with permission. that are used in the Technical
Accessory (or appurtenant) structure. "Structure which is on Bulletins are not the same when
used by the NFIP for the purpose
the same parcel of property as the principal structure to of rating flood insurance policies.
be insured and the use of which is incidental to the use of Definitions specific to NFIP
the principal structure" (44 CFR§59.1).Detached garages flood insurance can be found in
used for parking of vehicles and limited storage and small FEMNs Flood Insurance Manual.
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Area of special flood hazard. "Land in the flood plain within a community subject to a 1 percent or
greater chance of flooding in any given year. The area may be designated as Zone A on the Flood
Hazard Boundary Map (FHBM). After detailed ratemaking has been completed in preparation for
publication of the flood insurance rate map, Zone A usually is refined into Zones A,AO,AH,Al-30, 2
AE, A99, AR, AR/A1-30, AR/AE, AR/AO, AR/AH, AR/A, VO, or VI 30, VE, or V. For purposes of
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these regulations, the term `special flood hazard area' is synonymous in meaning with the phrase
,area of special flood hazard' " (44 CFR§ 59.1).
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Base flood elevation (BFE). The computed elevation to which floodwater is anticipated to rise during
the base flood, including wave height, relative to the datum specified on the Flood Insurance Rate
Map. The BFE is shown on the FIRM for Zones AE, AH, Al—A30, AR, AR/A, AR/AE, AR/Al—A30,
Vl V30, and VE. For Zones AR/AH and AR/AO, a depth of flooding is provided for the 1 percent _�
annual chance event. SFHAs without BFEs are identified on FIRMs as Zone A or Zone V. When
BFEs are not identified, communities must obtain, review and reasonably use any BFE data available ®i
from a Federal, State, or other source.
Basement. "Area of the building having its floor subgrade (below ground level) on all sides" (44 CFR
§59.1).NFIP regulations do not allow basements to extend below the BFE except in dry-floodproofed, LU
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Breakaway wall. "A wall that is not part of the structural support of the building and is intended through
its design and construction to collapse under specific lateral loading forces without causing damage
to the elevated portion of the building or supporting foundation system" (44 CFR§ 59.1)
Coastal A Zone. "Area within a special flood hazard area, landward of a V Zone or landward of an open
coast without mapped V Zones. In a Coastal A Zone, the principal source of flooding must be
astronomical tides, storm surges, seiches, or tsunamis, not riverine flooding. During the base flood
conditions, the potential for breaking wave heights shall be greater than or equal to 1.5 feet. The
inland limit of the Coastal A Zone is (1) the Limit of Moderate Wave Action if delineated on a FIRM, or
(2) designated by the authority having jurisdiction"(ASCE 24-14).
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Coastal High Hazard Area. "An area of special flood hazard extending from offshore to the inland limit
of a primary frontal dune along an open coast and any other area subject to high velocity wave
action from storms or seismic sources" (44 CFR§ 59.1). The coastal high hazard area is shown on a
FIRM or other flood hazard map as Zone V,VO,VE, or Vl V30.
Community. "Any State or area or political subdivision thereof, or any Indian tribe or authorized tribal
organization, or Alaska Native village or authorized native organization, which has authority
to adopt and enforce floodplain management regulations for the areas within its jurisdiction"
(44 CFR§ 59.1).
Design flood. "The flood associated with the greater of the following two areas: (1) area within a floodplain 7
subject to a 1% or greater chance of flooding in any year, or (2) area designated as a flood hazard area
on a community's flood hazard map or otherwise legally designated" (ASCE 24-14). CL
Design flood elevation (DFE). "Elevation of the design flood, including wave height, relative to the datum
specified on the community's flood hazard map" (ASCE 24-14). In areas designated as Zone AO, the a�
design flood elevation is the elevation of the highest existing grade of the building's perimeter plus
the depth number (in feet) specified on the flood hazard map. In areas designated as Zone AO
where a depth is not specified on the map, the depth is taken as equal to 2 feet. The DFE is the .
locally adopted regulatory flood elevation. If a community regulates based on the FIRM, the DFE is o
identical to the BFE. If a community chooses to regulate based on a different flood hazard map, a
lower frequency flood, or adds freeboard, the DFE must be at least as high as the BFE.
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a building should be built. aka
Development. 'Any man-made change to improved or unimproved real estate, including but not limited
to buildings or other structures mining, dredging, fillip grading, paving, excavation or drilling
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operations or storage of equipment or materials" (44 CFR§ 59.1).
Elevation Certificate. An NFIP administrative tool used to document elevation and other information CO
necessary to determine compliance with a community's floodplain management requirements,
determine proper insurance premium rates, or support requests for Letters of Map Change
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Enclosure or enclosed area. Area below an elevated building and enclosed by walls on all sides. The 0
NFIP does not explicitly define "enclosure," but it is mentioned in the definition of"lowest floor."
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walls. Also defined in ASCE 24-14 as the "confined area below the DFE, formed by walls on all sides
of the enclosed space."
Existing construction (may also be referred to as existing construction/structures). For the purposes
of determining flood insurance rates, structures for which the "start of construction" commenced
before the effective date of the FIRM or before January 1, 1975, for FIRMS effective before that
date. "Existing construction" may also be referred to as "existing structures" (44 CFR § 59.1).
Also defined in ASCE 24-14 as "any structure for which the start of construction commenced before
the effective date of the first floodplain management code, ordinance, or standard adopted by the
authority having jurisdiction."
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Flood Hazard Boundary Map (FHBM). "Official map of a community, issued by the Federal Insurance
Administrator, where the boundaries of the flood, mudslide (i.e., mudflow) related erosion areas
having special hazards have been designated as Zones A, M and/or E" (44 CFR§ 59.1).
Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). "Official map of a community, on which ... [FEMA] has delineated
both the special hazard areas and the risk premium zones applicable to the community"
(44 CFR§ 59.1).
Flood Insurance Study (FIS) (flood elevation study). "An examination, evaluation and determination
of flood hazards and, if appropriate, corresponding water surface elevations, or an examination,
evaluation and determination of mudslide (i.e., mudflow) and/or flood-related erosion hazards"
(44 CFR§ 59.1). The FIS is the official report provided by FEMA that contains the FIRM, the Flood
Boundary and Floodway Map (if applicable), the water surface elevations of the base flood, and 0
supporting technical data.
Floodplain or floodprone area. "Any land area susceptible to being inundated by water from any source"
(44 CFR§ 59.1).
Floodproofing,dry. "Any combination of structural and non-structural additions,changes, or adjustments
to structures which reduce or eliminate flood damage to real estate or improved real property,water
and sanitary facilities, structures and their contents" (44 CFR § 59.1). Referred to simply as "flood 0
proofing" in 44 CFR § 59.1. Further defined in ASCE 24-14 as "a combination of measures that
results in a structure,including the attendant utilities and equipment,being water tight,with all elements
substantially impermeable and with structural components having the capacity to resist flood loads."
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and construction techniques in areas of a structure that are below the elevation required by this
standard by intentionally allowing those areas to flood" (ASCE 24-14). The NFIP does not define Q
wet floodproofing. Wet floodproofing measures allow areas to flood in such a way that damage i
to a structure and its contents is minimized by using specific design, construction, and planning
measures outlined in Technical Bulletin 7, Wet Floodproofing Requirements for Structures Located in
Special Flood Hazard Areas.
Floodproofing Certificate. An NFIP administrative tool that documents certification by a registered i
professional engineer or architect that the design and methods of construction of a nonresidential
building are in accordance with accepted practices for meeting a community's floodplain LL
management requirements for floodproofing. This documentation is required for both floodplain
management requirements and NFIP flood insurance rating purposes.
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Flow diversion. Change in the course of flood flow when it encounters an object or structure. Diversion
can be accompanied by an increase in the local flood level and/or flood velocity when the blockage
is large relative to the area through which the flow would otherwise pass.
Hydrodynamic loads. "Loads imposed on an object [such as a building or foundation element] by water
flowing against and around it" (ASCE 24-14). Examples are positive frontal pressure against the
structure, drag effect along the sides, and negative pressure on the downstream side.The magnitude
of hydrodynamic load varies as a function of the square of velocity and other factors.
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Hydrostatic loads. "Loads imposed on an object [or a surface, such as a wall or floor slab] by a standing
mass of water" (ASCE 24-14). Hydrostatic loads can be caused by slowly moving masses of water.
Hydrostatic load increases as water depth increases.
Limit of Moderate Wave Action (LiMWA). "The inland limit of the area affected by [breaking] waves
greater than 1.5 feet" (FEMA Procedure Memorandum No. 50). FEMA began delineating the
LiMWA on coastal FIRMS in 2009.
Lowest floor. Lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area of a building, including basement.An unfinished or
flood-resistant enclosure that is used solely for parking of vehicles, building access, or storage in an
area other than a basement area is not considered a building's lowest floor, provided the enclosure is
built in compliance with applicable requirements.
Net open area. Permanently open area of a non-engineered flood opening.
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New construction (may also be referred to as new construction/structures). "... For floodplain
management purposes, new construction means structures for which the start of construction
commenced on or after the effective date of a floodplain management regulation adopted by a
community and includes any subsequent improvements to such structures" (44 CFR§ 59.1). Further
defined in ASCE 24-14 as "structures for which the start of construction commenced on or after the
effective date of the first floodplain management code, regulation, ordinance, or standard adopted 0
by the authority having jurisdiction, including any subsequent improvements to such structures. New
construction includes work determined to be substantial improvement." W
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to "be designed to automatically equalize hydrostatic flood forces on exterior walls by allowing for
the entry and exit of floodwaters."
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to provide "a total net area of not less than one square inch for every square foot of enclosed area z
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seaward and landward slopes immediately landward and adjacent to the beach and subject to
erosion and overtopping from high tides and waves during major coastal storms. The inland limit of W
the primary frontal dune occurs at the point where there is a distinct change from a relatively steep
slope to a relatively mild slope" (44 CFR§ 59.1).
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profession (e.g., architect, engineer, land surveyor) as defined by the statutory requirements of the
professional registration laws of the State or jurisdiction in which a project is to be constructed.
Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). Referred to as "area of special flood hazard." "Land in the flood
plain within a community subject to a 1 percent or greater chance of flooding in any given year. The
area may be designated as Zone A on the FHBM. After detailed ratemaking has been completed in
preparation for publication of the flood insurance rate map, Zone A usually is refined into Zones A,
AO, AH, Al-30, AE, A99, AR, AR/A1-30, AR/AE, AR/AO, AR/AH, AR/A, VO, or V1-30, VE, or V.
For purposes of these regulations, the term `special flood hazard area' is synonymous in meaning
with the phrase `area of special flood hazard"' (44 CFR§ 59.1).
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Standard residential garage door.A door, typically up to 18 feet wide by up to 8 feet tall, intended for use
in a residential garage for vehicular access and normally expected to be operated less than 1,500
cycles per year.
Structure. For floodplain management purposes, "a walled and roofed building, including a gas or liquid
storage tank, that is principally above ground, as well as a manufactured home" (44 CFR§ 59.1).
Substantial Damage. "Damage of any origin sustained by a structure whereby the cost of restoring the
structure to its before damaged condition would equal or exceed 50 percent of the market value of
the structure before the damage occurred" (44 CFR§ 59.1).
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structure, the cost of which equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market value of the structure before a
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"substantial damage," regardless of the actual repair work performed. The term does not, however,
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structure's continued designation as a"historic structure" (44 CFR§ 59.1).
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6 Supplemental Information
6.1 How to ObtainTechnical Bulletins
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6.4 FEMA Regional Offices
The locations of FEMA Headquarters and the 10 FEMA Regional Offices are shown in Figure 3, and
addresses and telephone numbers are listed in Table 3. Staff members of the FEMA Regional Offices for
your area can provide you with more information about the NFIP and Technical Bulletins.
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TTY: 800-462-7585
Region I Connecticut, Maine, 99 High Street 877-336-2734
Massachusetts, New Boston, MA 02110
Hampshire, Rhode Island,
Vermont
Region II New Jersey, New York, Puerto One World Trade Center 212-680-3600
Rico, Virgin Islands 52nd Floor
New York, NY 10007-0101
Region III Washington, D.C., Delaware, 615 Chestnut Street 215-931-5500
Maryland, Pennsylvania, One Independence Mall, 6th Floor
Virginia, West Virginia Philadelphia, PA 19106-4404
Region IV Alabama, Florida, Georgia, 3003 Chamblee Tucker Road 770-220-5200
Kentucky, Mississippi, North Atlanta, GA 30341-4112
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Tennessee
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Nebraska Kansas City, MO 64114-3372
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Wyoming Denver, CO 80255-0267
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The numbers in the index indicate the Technical Bulletin number.
accessory structures, 1, 5, 7 NFIP requirements for construction, 11
basement foundation,with lowest openings at the decks and patios, as possible obstructions in
BFE, 10 Zone V, 5
below-grade parking detached garages, elevation requirement in 'a
garage, considered a basement, 6 Zone V, 5 M
garage, defined, 6 drainage considerations, 5, 11
in Zone A and Zone V,when allowed, dry floodproofing, 3
requirements for, 6 elevators
best practices for corrosion resistance, 8 attached to or underneath Zone V structures, 5 @
best practices for crawlspace foundations in the components,location of in relation to the .2
SFHA, 11 BFE, 4
bracing, see foundation, bracing electrical equipment, location of in relation to
breakaway wall the BFE, 4
failure modes, 9 insurance considerations, 4 LU
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insurance considerations, 9 fill
NFIP regulatory requirements, 9 areas where prohibited, 5, 10
specifications for NFIP-compliant as obstruction beneath buildings in Zone V, 5
construction, 9 placed to remove land from the SFHA, 10
breaking wave, impact on vertical surface, 9 proper placement of, 10 M
bulkheads, as possible obstructions in Zone V, 5 float switch, use of in flood areas (for elevator CDI
community permitting, administrative options cab), 4
for, 10 flood forces on buildings, 1, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11
continuous load path, importance of selecting flood insurance considerations, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, LU
proper connectors and fasteners, 8 9, 10, 11
corrosion flood damage-resistant
classes of building exposure to, 8 elevator components, use of, 4
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control of, 8 materials, 2, 8, 11
identifying high-risk buildings, 8 materials, classifications, 2
light gauge metal connectors, 8 wall and ceiling materials, 2
planning for, 8 floodproofing
rates of, 8 below-grade parking beneath non-residential
corrosion-resistant materials for metal connectors buildings, design requirements for, 6
and fasteners, 8 certificate, non-residential, 3
crawlspace Emergency Operations Plan, minimum
foundation, 10, 11 acceptable, 3
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Inspection and Maintenance Plan, 3 openings for foundations in Zone A, 1
recognition of for insurance rating purposes, pre-engineered below-grade crawlspace
3, 6 foundation guidance, 11
foundation pools, see swimming pools
bracing, as possible obstructions in Zone V, 5 preservative-treated wood, chemicals used and
flood risk, summary table, 10 corrosion, 2, 8
in Zone A, 1 professional certification, 5, 10
openings in Zone A, size, how to calculate, 1 sample form, 10
vents, 1 reasonably safe from flooding
freeboard, recommendations, 3, 10 defined, 10
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definition of, 5 requirements, additional for below-grade
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galvanizing, 8 screening in Zone V, made of flood-resistant
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detached from structures, 7 Substantial Damage, foundation wall openings Q
grade beams, as possible obstructions in Zone V, 5 requirement, 1 C�
high hazard area, safety and access in, 3, 5 Substantial Improvement, foundation wall
historic buildings, 7 openings requirement, 1
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hydrostatic loads, equalized by openings, 1 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,Flood Proofing
hydrostatic pressure, how to relieve, 1 Regulations (1995), 2
insect screening, for below building enclosures, utilities, access, and ventilation openings, 3, 5, 11
1, 9 variances
insurance coverage for basement flooding, from NFIP requirements, 7 LL
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lattice work, for below-building enclosures, 9 wet floodproofing
lattice work in Zone V, made of flood-resistant allowable structures and uses, 7
materials, 2 definition of, 7
lowest floor, definition of, 1, 3 engineering considerations, 7
non-residential floodproofing certificate, how to flood insurance implications, 7
fill out, 3 planning considerations, 7
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8 References
Section 8.1 lists the references that are cited in this Technical Bulletin. Section 8.2 lists additional
resources related to NFIP requirements.
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ASCE/SEI (American Society of Civil Engineers / Structural Engineering Institute). 2014. Flood
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— Non-Residential Floodproofang—Requirements and Certification for Buildings Located in Special Flood 0
Hazard Areas. Technical Bulletin 3.
— Wet Floodproofing Requirements for Structures Located in Special Flood Hazard Areas. Technical
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9 MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
10 MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
11 RESOLUTION NO. -2019
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13 A RESOLUTION OF THE MONROE COUNTY BOARD OF
14 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ADOPTING FEMA TECHNICAL
15 BULLETIN 0 "USER'S GUIDE TO TECHNICAL BULLETINS"
16 DATED JULY 2019 AS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO MONROE
17 COUNTY CODE SECTION 122-2(C)
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20 WHEREAS, Monroe County is currently a participating community in the National
21 Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and is working on internal County policies to improve upon its
22 interpretation of NFIP regulations; and
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25 FEMA's Community Rating System (CRS); and W
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27 WHEREAS, Monroe County Code Section 122-2(c), in part, requires that in interpreting 0
28 other provisions of this chapter, the building official shall be guided by the current edition of
29 FEMA's 44 CFR, and FEMA's interpretive letters, policy statements and technical bulletins as ��
30 adopted by resolution from time to time by the board of county commissioners;
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32 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
33 COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
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35 Section 1. Pursuant to Monroe County Code Section 122-2(c), the Board hereby adopts
36 FEMA Technical Bulletin 0 "User's Guide to Technical Bulletins" dated July 2019, a copy of
37 which is attached hereto.
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39 Section 2. The Clerk of the Board is hereby directed to forward one (1) certified copy of
40 this Resolution to the Building Department.
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I PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
2 Florida, at a regular meeting held on the 181' of September, 2019.
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6 Mayor Sylvia Murphy
7 Mayor pro tem Danny L. Kolhage
8 Commissioner David Rice
9 Commissioner Heather Carruthers
10 Commissioner Michelle Coldiron
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14 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
15 OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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17 BY:
18 Mayor Sylvia Murphy
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21 ATTEST: KEVIN MADOK, CLERK
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FEMA Technical Bulletin Updates
Summary of Changes
NFIP Technical Bulletin 0—"User's Guide to Technical Bulletins"
Additions and updates:
• Addition of definitions including "Coastal A Zone", "Limits of Moderate Wave Action or LiMWA"
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boundaries.
• References updated documents/fact sheets such as FEMA 213 "Answers to Questions About
Substantially Improved/Substantially Damaged Buildings," (August, 2018).
• Addition of Building Codes and Standard Requirements comparison showing how NFIP
regulations relate to ICC, IRC, and ASCE codes. Definitions also updated to show relevant 2
changes to other codes. Monroe County already regulates to all codes that have higher
standards than NFIP.
• An updated 'crosswalk' of NFIP regulations, the Technical Bulletin relevant to the regulation, and
the key concepts provided therein.
• TB 0 specifically calls out detached garages in V Zones as being required to have their Lowest
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Horizontal Structural Member (LHSM) elevated to or above BFE. As a note, NFIP still references
Base Flood Elevation (BFE)for requirements as 'Design Flood Elevation' requirements will vary
by jurisdiction.
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• Addition of clear definition noting space of elevator equipment pit when located below grade
does not constitute a basement.
• Detailed breakdown of different styles of elevators and the requirements of equipment
locations. 2
• Low Rise v. High Rise discussion. "For the purposes of this Technical Bulletin, "low-rise" refers to
the IRC (one-and two-family homes and townhomes not more than three stories above grade
plane) and other structures with a mean roof height of less than 75 feet. "High-rise" refers to
structures with a mean roof height of 75 feet or more."
NFIP Technical Bulletin 8—"Corrosion Protection for Metal Connectors and Fasteners in Coastal
Areas"
Additions and updates:
• Mostly guidance updates for what situations to use different corrosion-resistant fasteners and
connectors.
• Much of this is information that has been updated to reflect changes in ICC/IRC/ASCE 24
requirements. Florida Building Code meets or exceeds the guidance provided herein.
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conjunction with ASCE 24-14, requires municipalities to regulate these areas to V Zone standards.
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