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FEMA P499 2010

FEMA P499 2010

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FEMA P-499 – Home Builder’s Guide to Coastal Construction, Technical Fact Sheet Series

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FEMA 2010 184
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PDF Pages PDF Title
1 FEMA P-499: Home Builder’s Guide to Coastal Contruction
3 G.1 Coastal Construction Fact Sheet Series
Introduction
Available Fact Sheets
Category 1 – General
4 Category 2 – Planning
Category 3 – Foundations
5 Category 4 – Load Paths
Category 5 – Wall Systems
Category 6 – Openings
6 Category 7 – Roofing
Category 8 – Attachments
7 Category 9 – Repairs
Category G – Guide
FEMA P-499 Home Builder’s Guide to Coastal Construction– 2005 to 2010 Crosswalk
9 1.1 Coastal Building Successes and Failures
Is Coastal Construction That Different From Inland Construction?
Building Success
10 Recommended Practice
11 Will the Likelihood of Success (Building Performance) Be Improved by Exceeding Minimum Requirements?
13 1.2 Summary of Coastal Construction Requirements and Recommendations
Key Issues
23 1.3 Using a Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM)
What Is a FIRM?
24 Why Are FIRMs and DFIRMs Important?
What Are Flood Zones and Base Flood Elevations, and How Do They Affect Coastal Buildings?
Flood Hazard Zones in Coastal Areas
25 Sample DFIRM
26 Is There Anything Else I Should Know About Coastal Flood Hazard Areas and Flood Elevations?
Where Can I Get FIRMs, DFIRMs, Flood Studies, and Other Information?
27 1.4 Lowest Floor Elevation
Why Is the Lowest Floor Elevation Important?
Recommended Lowest Floor Elevations*
28 What Does FEMA Consider the Lowest Floor?
Construction Practices and the Lowest Floor
FEMA Elevation Certificate
29 1.5 V Zone Design and Construction Certification
Structural Design and Methods of Construction Certification
Completing the V Zone Design Certificate
31 1.6 Designing for Flood Levels Above the BFE
Key Issues
32 How High Above the BFE Should a Building be Elevated?
Flood Insurance Rate Maps and Flood Risk
33 Consequences of Flood Levels Exceeding the BFE
34 General Recommendations
37 Other Considerations
Flood Insurance Premium Reductions Can Be Significant
38 Additional Resources and References
39 1.7 Coastal Building Materials
Key Issues
Flood-Resistant Materials
41 Wind-Resistant Materials
Corrosion and Decay Resistance
43 Moisture Resistance
Termite Resistance
44 Additional Resources
45 1.8 Non-Traditional Building Materials and Systems
Key Issues
46 System Options
49 Methods
51 1.9 Moisture Barrier Systems
Key Issues
Locations and Causes of Common Water Intrusion Problems
52 Proper Lapping Is the Key…
How a Redundant Moisture Barrier Works
53 2.1 How Do Siting and Design Decisions Affect the Owner’s Costs?
Key Issues
Costs
Risk
54 Siting
Design
55 2.2 Selecting a Lot and Siting the Building
Key Issues
The Importance of Property Purchase and Siting Decisions
What Factors Constrain Siting Decisions?
56 Coastal Setback Lines – What Protection Do They Provide?
What Should Builders, Designers, and
Owners Do?
57 3.1 Foundations in Coastal Areas
Key Issues
Foundation Design Criteria
58 Performance of Various Foundation Types in Coastal Areas
59 Foundations for High-Elevation Coastal Areas
Foundations in V Zones with Ground Elevations Above the BFE
Additional Resources
61 3.2 Pile Design and Installation
Key Factors
Pile Types
Pile Size and Length
62 Pile Layout
Installation Methods
Pile Bracing
63 Field Cutting and Drilling
Connections
Verification of Pile Capacity
64 Additional Resources
65 3.3 Wood Pile-to-Beam Connections
Key Issues
71 3.4 Reinforced Masonry Pier Construction
Key Issues
72 Piers vs. Piles
Good Masonry Practice
Pros and Cons of Grade Beams
73 Additional Resources
75 3.5 Foundation Walls
Key Issues
Foundation Walls – When Are They Appropriate?
76 Design Considerations for Foundation Walls
77 Additional Resources
79 4.1 Load Paths
Key Issues
81 4.2 Masonry Details
Key Issues
Load Paths
85 4.3 Use of Connectors and Brackets
Key Issues
88 Additional Resources
89 5.1 Housewrap
Key Issues
Purpose of Housewrap
When Should Housewrap Be Used?
Housewrap or Building Paper?
90 Installing Housewrap
Avoid These Common Problems
93 5.2 Roof-to-Wall and Deck-to-Wall Flashing
Key Issues
Roof and Deck Flashing Recommendations for Coastal Areas
97 5.3 Siding Installation in High-Wind Regions
Key Issues
98 Vinyl Siding
100 Wood Siding
101 Fiber Cement Siding
102 Sustainable Design
103 Siding Maintenance
104 Additional Resources
105 5.4 Attachment of Brick Veneer in High-Wind Regions
Key Issues
107 Construction Guidance
108 Tie Installation
109 Additional Resources
111 6.1 Window and Door Installation
Key Issues
ASTM E 2112
Specific Considerations
113 Additional Resources
115 6.2 Protection of Openings– Shutters and Glazing
Opening Requirements in Codes and Standards
116 Shutters
119 Are There Special Requirements for Shutters in Coastal Areas?
120 Windborne debris resistant glazing
Garage Doors
Additional Resources
121 7.1 Roof Sheathing Installation
Key Issues
Sheathing Type
Sheathing Layout
Fastener Selection
122 Fastener Spacing
Ridge Vents
Ladder Framing at Gable Ends
123 Common Sheathing Attachment Mistakes
Additional Resources
125 7.2 Roof Underlayment for Asphalt Shingle Roofs
Key Issues
Sheathing Installation Options
Installation Sequence – Option 1
126 Installation Sequence – Option 2
Installation Sequence – Option 3
127 General Notes
Additional Resources
129 7.3 Asphalt Shingle Roofing for High Wind Regions
Key Issues
Construction Guidance
130 Fastener Guidelines
Weathering and Durability
131 Wind-Resistance Ratings
133 7.4 Tile Roofing for High Wind Regions
Key Issues
134 Design and Construction Guidance
137 7.5 Minimizing Water Intrusion Through Roof Vents in High-Wind Regions
Key Issues
138 Mitigation Guidance
145 7.6 Metal Roof Systems in High-Wind Regions
Key Issues
146 Metal Roofing Options
147 Construction Guidance
149 Additional Resources
151 8.1 Enclosures and Breakaway Walls
Key Issues
152 Space Below the BFE — What Can It Be Used For?
What is an Enclosure?
Breakaway Walls
153 Obstruction Considerations
Flood Openings
Other Considerations
155 Additional Resources
157 8.2 Decks, Pools, and Accessory Structures
Key Issues
Decks
158 Access Stairs and Elevators
Swimming Pools
159 Accessory Buildings
160 Additional Resources
161 8.3 Protecting Utilities
Key Issues:
Coastal Hazards That Damage Utility Equipment
Common Utility Damage in Coastal Areas
NFIP Utility Protection Requirements
162 Utility Protection Recommendations
163 Additional Resources
165 9.1 Repairs, Remodeling, Additions, and Retrofitting – Flood
Key Issues
Factors That Determine Whether and How Existing Buildings Must Comply With NFIP Requirements
166 Code Compliance
Substantial Damage and Substantial Improvement
What Costs Are Included in Substantial Damage and Substantial Improvement Determinations?
167 What Costs Are Not Included in Substantial Damage and Substantial Improvement Determinations?
Additions
Lateral Additions
169 Vertical Additions
170 Enclosures of Areas Below Existing Buildings
Reconstruction of a Destroyed or Razed Building
Moving an Existing Building
Materials
Repairs
Insurance Consequences
Retrofit and Remodeling Opportunities
171 Additional Resources
173 9.2 Repairs, Remodeling, Additions, and Retrofitting – Wind
Key Issue
Code Compliance
174 Substantial Damage and Substantial Improvement
Additions
175 Retrofit and Remodeling Opportunities
178 Additional Resources
179 G.2 References and Resources
References

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