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FEMA P 312 2014

FEMA P 312 2014

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FEMA P-312 – Homeowner’s Guide to Retrofitting, Third Edition

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PDF Pages PDF Title
1 Homeowner’s Guideto Retrofitting
5 Preface
7 Acknowledgments
9 Table of Contents
17 Acronyms
19 1.0
1.0 About This Guide
1.1 Who This Guide Is For
20 1.2 How This Guide Can Help You
1.3 How To Use This Guide
23 2.0
2.0 Introduction to Retrofitting
24 2.1 What Is Retrofitting?
2.2 Types of Flooding
27 2.3 How Flooding Can Damage YourHome
2.3.1 Depth/Elevation of Flooding
30 2.3.2 Flow Velocity
31 2.3.3 Flood Frequency
32 2.3.4 Rates of Rise and Fall
2.3.5 Duration
2.3.6 Debris Impact
33 2.4 Other Hazards
34 2.5 Federal, State, and Local Regulations
35 2.5.1 The Community Rating System
36 2.5.2 Flood Insurance Rate Maps
37 2.6 Financial Assistance for Retrofitting
2.6.1 Federal Programs
41 2.6.2 Non-Federal Help
43 3.0
3.0 An Overview of theRetrofitting Methods
44 3.1 Cautions
3.1.1 Substantial Improvement/Substantial Damage
45 3.1.2 Basements
3.1.3 Flood Protection Elevation and Risk
48 3.1.4 Freeboard and Flood Mapping Uncertainties
50 3.1.5 Human Intervention
51 3.1.6 Other Considerations
52 3.2 Construction Terminology
3.2.1 Construction Type
53 3.2.2 Foundation Type
54 3.3 Retrofitting Methods and Costs
3.3.1 Elevation
62 3.3.2 Relocation and Demolition
67 3.4 Floodproofing
3.4.1 Wet Floodproofing
70 3.4.2 Dry Floodproofing
73 3.4.3 Barrier Systems
78 3.5 Summary
81 4.0
4.0 Deciding Which Method is Right for Your Home
82 4.1 Making Your Decision
4.1.1 Step 1 – Determine the Hazards to Your Home
83 4.1.2 Step 2 – Inspect Your Home
91 4.1.3 Step 3 – Check with Your Local Officials
92 4.1.4 Step 4 – Consult a Design Professional and Retrofitting Contractor
95 4.2 Decision-Making Matrices
4.2.1 Evaluation Factors
97 4.2.2 Substantial Improvement / Substantial Damage Matrix
98 4.2.3 NOT Substantial Improvement / NOT Substantial Damage Matrix
99 5.0
5.0 Elevating Your Home
100 5.1 Considerations
5.1.1 Amount of Elevation
102 5.1.2 Existing Foundation
103 5.1.3 Hazards
5.1.4 Access
104 5.1.5 Home Size, Design, and Shape
5.1.6 Service Equipment
5.2 The Elevation Techniques
5.2.1 Elevating on Extended Foundation Walls
113 5.2.2 Alternative Elevation Techniques for Masonry Homes on Slab-on-Grade Foundations
118 5.2.3 Elevating on an Open Foundation
123 6.0
6.0 Relocation and Demolition
6.1 Relocation
124 6.1.1 Considerations
125 6.1.2 The Relocation Process
131 6.2 Demolition
132 6.2.1 Considerations
133 6.2.2 The Demolition Process
135 7.0
7.0 Floodproofing
7.1 Wet Floodproofing
136 7.1.1 Design Flood Elevation
7.1.2 Hazards
137 7.1.3 Post-Flood Cleanup
139 7.1.4 Modifications Required for Wet Floodproofing
7.1.5 Installing Openings
141 7.1.6 Protecting the Underside of Elevated Buildings
142 7.1.7 Using Flood Damage-Resistant Materials
143 7.1.8 Protecting Service Equipment
7.2 Dry Floodproofing
144 7.2.1 Considerations
146 7.2.2 Modifications Required for Dry Floodproofing
153 8.0
8.0 Barriers
154 8.1 Levees
155 8.2 Floodwalls
8.3 Temporary Barriers
156 8.4 Technical Considerations
8.4.1 Height of Barrier
157 8.4.2 Basement Foundations
8.4.3 Soil Conditions
8.4.4 Duration of Flooding
158 8.5 Additional Considerations
8.5.1 Annual Maintenance
8.5.2 Housing of Occupants
8.5.3 Access to Structure
8.5.4 Human Intervention
159 8.5.5 Interior Drainage
161 9.0
9.0 Protecting ServiceEquipment
162 9.1 Elevation
164 9.1.1 Maintaining Horizontal and Vertical Clearances
165 9.1.2 Venting Considerations
9.1.3 Unions, Fittings, and Valves
9.2 Relocation
9.2.1 Electrical Panels
166 9.2.2 Electric Meters
9.2.3 Electrical Wiring
9.2.4 Mechanical Systems
167 9.2.5 Water Heaters
9.2.6 Washer/Dryer Units
9.3 Protection in Place
168 9.3.1 Floodwalls and Shields
9.3.2 Anchors and Tiedowns
170 9.3.3 Backflow Valves
171 Appendix A – Bibliography and Sources of Information
175 Appendix B – Glossary
183 Appendix C – FEMA Offices
187 Appendix D – NFIP State Coordinating Agencies
193 Appendix E – State Historic Preservation Offices
199 Appendix F – Professional Organizations
201 Appendix G – Retrofitting Checklist

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