Technical Bulletin 0, User's Guide to NFIP Technical Bulletins

Technical Bulletin 0 serves as a user's guide to the suite of NFIP Technical Bulletins, providing an overview of their purpose, organization, and intended audience. It explains how the bulletins support compliance with NFIP minimum building performance requirements for floodplain management, including references to relevant building codes and standards. The guide includes synopses of each technical bulletin, a crosswalk of NFIP regulations and bulletins, and key concepts such as special flood hazard areas, lowest floor definitions, and substantial improvement/damage. It is intended for building professionals, community officials, and others involved in flood-resistant design and construction.