This standard provides minimum requirements for flood resistant design and construction of structures that are subject to building code requirements and that are located, in whole or in part, in Flood Hazard Areas. This standard applies to the following:
(1) new construction, including subsequent work to such structures, and
(2) work classified as substantial improvement of an existing structure that is not an historic structure.
Standard ASCE/SEI 24-14 introduces a new concept, Flood Design Class, that bases requirements for a structure on the risk associated with unacceptable performance.
This standard includes requirements for the following:
basic siting and design and construction requirements for structures in flood hazard areas
minimum elevations for the lowest floor, flood damage-resistant materials, and floodproofing measures, each tied to a structure’s Flood Design Class
structures in high risk flood hazard areas subject to flooding associated with alluvial fans, flash floods, mudslides, erosion, high velocity flow, coastal wave action, or ice jams and debris
structures in coastal high hazard areas (V Zones) and Coastal A Zones
flood damage-resistant materials
dry floodproofing and wet floodproofing
attendant utilities and equipment, including electrical service, plumbing systems, mechanical/HVAC systems, and elevators
building access
miscellaneous construction, including decks and porches, concrete slabs, garages and carports, accessory storage structures, chimneys and fireplaces, pools, and tanks
Product Details
Edition:
1
Published:
2014
ISBN(s):
9780784413791, 9780784478721
Number of Pages:
92
File Size:
1 file , 800 KB
Note:
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