Mechanical Equipment

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Definition/Description

The NFIP requires that all mechanical equipment in new or substantially improved structures be elevated to above the BFE or designed so that floodwaters cannot infiltrate or accumulate within any component of the system. This would include electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, and air conditioning equipment and other service facilities.

SEE Utilities.

NFIP Requirement

60.3 - Floodplain management criteria for floodprone areas
- (a)(3) - Reasonably Safe from Flooding
- (a)(4) - Subdivisions
- (a)(3)(iv) - Requirements for Building Utility Systems

Guidance

Technical Bulletin 4, Elevator Installation for Buildings Located in a Special Flood Hazard Area (FIA-TB-4)

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Last Modified: Wednesday, 14-Feb-2007 23:26:59 EST