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flood zone

  1. C

    Elevated Buildings in flood zone and exit access and exit discharge

    First post - wanted to make a good one. I am trying to interpret a few things mainly including "Building" and "exit discharge". Quick code items = type II-B, full concrete construction, fully sprinklered, Business occupancy, 462 total occupants, 24,217 total SF (1st & 2nd floors), V-22 flood...
  2. jar546

    Ignoring FEMA Rules in Flood Zones

    I am wondering and guessing that there are many homes being remodeled and built in the special flood hazard areas that go completely unchecked by a floodplain manager or any sort of FEMA compliance check. It seems as though this part of the forum is rather quiet considering the amount of flood...
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