Protecting Building Utilities From Flood Damage

FEMA 348 -- 06/1998

This publication outlines principles and practices for the design and construction of flood resistant utility systems.

Target Audience: Developers, architects, engineers, builders, code officials and homeowners
Size: 196 pages

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Complete document in PDF format (PDF 6.6 MB)
This publication is also available from the FEMA distribution center. Call 1 (800) 480-2520 and request FEMA publication #348.

Table of Contents

Cover (PDF 901 KB)
Important (PDF 8 KB)
Table of Contents (PDF 151 KB)
Chapter 1: Introduction/Overview (PDF 1.6 MB)
Introduction
How to Use this Manual
Introduction to Hazards
Basic Protection Methods
Chapter 2: Regulatory Framework (PDF 436 KB)
Introduction
Background of the National management Permitting Progress
NFIP Definitions
NFIP Requirements for Existing Buildings
NFIP Building Performance Requirements
Building Codes
National Consensus Standards
Health and Sanitary Regulations
After the Flood - Guidelines for Building Officials
Chapter 3: New and Substantially Improved Buildings
3.0 Introduction (PDF 234 KB)
3.1 HVAC Systems (PDF 1.2 MB)
3.2 Fuel Systems (PDF 1.1 MB)
3.3 Electrical Systems (PDF 539 KB)
3.4 Sewage Management Systems (PDF 1 MB)
3.5 Potable Water Systems (PDF 474 KB)
Chapter 4: Existing buildings (PDF 389 KB)
Introduction
Methods of Floodproofing Existing Utility Systems By Retrofitting Field Investigation
Retrofitting Scenarios
Appendices
Appendix A: Bibliography and Sources of Information (PDF 37 KB)
Appendix B: Glossary of Terms (PDF 83 KB)
Appendix C: FEMA Offices (PDF 20 KB)
Appendix D: NFIP State Coordination Agencies (PDF 143 KB)
Appendix E: Professional Organizations (PDF 15 KB)

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