Flood Design, Construction, and Impacts on Flood Insurance
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1-800-507-0865
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
Discuss property's flood zone, map errors, urban sprawl on drainage, adverse impacts of development in flood zones and climate changes in addition to a number of factors.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe floods, floodplains, and the potential hazards to buildings.
- Explain the difference between wet and dry flood proofing techniques.
- Identify regulations, codes and standards as they relate to sustaining foundations in the flood hazard areas.
- Define the differences in engineering and non-engineered flood openings and their ability to ensure resilient structures.
- Analyze the role of building compliance in securing lowering flood insurance rates and what mitigation solutions are available.
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