Anchoring
- Definition/Description
- NFIP Requirement
- Other Applicable NFIP Regulations
- Guidance
- Related Keywords
- Special Topic Resources
Definition/Description
If a proposed building site is in a flood-prone area, all new construction and substantial improvements shall be designed (or modified) and adequately anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement of the structure resulting from hydrodynamic and hydrostatic loads, including the effects of buoyancy. There are specific requirements for manufactured homes and structures in V Zones.
NFIP Requirement
- 60.3 - Flood plain management criteria for flood-prone areas
- (a) (3) (i) - General Requirement
- (b) (8) - Manufactured Homes
- (e) (4) - Zone V Buildings
Other Applicable NFIP Regulations
- 60.3 - Flood plain management criteria for flood-prone areas
- (c) (6) - Manufactured Homes
- (c) (12) (ii) - Manufactured Homes
Guidance
- IS-9 Managing Floodplain Development Through The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
- (page 5-40)
- (page 5-43) - Manufactured Homes
- (page 5-49) - V Zone Construction 5-49
Related Keywords
Special Topic Resources
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Manufactured Home Anchoring
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V-Zone Anchoring
- Coastal Construction Manual (FEMA 55) - Connections, Floor Support Beam to Foundation p. 12-57
- Technical Bulletin 8, Corrosion Protection for Metal Connectors in Coastal Areas (FIA-TB-8)
Last Modified: Tuesday, 03-Apr-2007 22:58:25 EDT