Technical Bulletin 6, Below-Grade Parking Requirements
Date Published: January 20, 2021
NFIP Technical Bulletin 6 provides guidance on dry floodproofing requirements for below-grade parking areas under non-residential and mixed-use buildings in Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) identified as Zone A. The bulletin replaces the 1993 version and emphasizes the importance of compliance with NFIP requirements, building codes, and standards. It includes information on flood protection levels, design considerations, limitations, and implications for NFIP flood insurance.
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Disaster PhaseBefore
File TypePDF
LanguageEnglish
Category
Regulatory ComplianceDesign & ConstructionMitigation & PlanningTechnical Guidance
Audience
Community OfficialsBuilding Professionals
Hazard Type
Flooding
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