FEMA Coastal Construction Manual

Product Description

FEMA Coastal Construction Manual is a 2-volume publication that provides a comprehensive approach to planning, siting, designing, constructing, and maintaining homes in the coastal environment. Volume I provides information about hazard identification, siting decisions, regulatory requirements, economic implications, and risk management. The primary audience for Volume I is design professionals, officials, and those involved in the decision-making process. Volume II contains in-depth descriptions of design, construction, and maintenance practices that, when followed, will increase the durability of residential buildings in the harsh coastal environment and reduce economic losses associated with coastal natural disasters. The primary audience for Volume II is the design professional who is familiar with building codes and standards and; has a basic understanding of engineering principles.

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Manufacturing/Building Method

N/A

Intellectural Property Type

Open Source

User Provision Model

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Distributions to Date Status

Unknown

Design Specifications

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Technical Support

N/A

Replacement Components

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Lifecycle

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Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

Provides a comprehensive approach to planning, siting, designing, constructing, and maintaining homes in the coastal environment Provides guidance for designing and constructing residential buildings in coastal areas that will be more resistant to the damaging effects of natural hazards. The focus is on new residential construction and substantial improvement or repairs of substantial damage to existing residential buildings—principally detached single-family homes, attached single-family homes (townhouses), and low-rise (three-story or less) multi-family buildings.

Vetted Performance Status

Unknown

Safety

N/A

Complementary Technical Systems

N/A

Academic Research and References

Bass, D., & Koumoudis, V. (2012). FEMA’s Coastal Construction Manual Update—Flood-Resistant Design. Advances in Hurricane Engineering.

Compliance with regulations

Any and all actions taken my the implementing organization should comply with local regulations.

Other Information

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