Design manual for retrofitting flood-prone residential structures.
Material type: TextPublication details: [Washington, D.C. : United States Government Printing Office], 1986Description: v, 265 p. : ill., mapsReport number: FEMA-114DDC classification:- 690.22 DES
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"The statements, recommendations, and procedures contained in this manual are those of Dewberry & Davis and do no necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Government in general or the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in particular"-T.p. verso
Bibliography: p. 219-231
Includes glossary
Introduction to retrofitting; Considerations for retrofitting; Elevation; Relocation; Levees; Floodwalls; Closures; Sealants; Protection of utilities; Special situations; Choosing a method; A guide to selecting architectural/engineering services and contractors; The National Flood Insurance Program
Describes the application of permanent retrofitting measures that can be implemented on a residential structure to reduce future flood damage. Permanent retrofitting measures are preferable over temporary measures such as sandbagging for a number of reasons. For example, permanent measures are incorporated directly into the structure, which increases its quality and value. In addition, there is less dependence on human involvement, which cannot always be guarenteed during a flood. Finally, permanent measures may qualify the homeowner for a reduction in flood insurance rates
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