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Home Builder's Guide to Coastal Construction

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FEMA produced this series of 37 fact sheets to provide technical guidance and recommendations concerning the construction of coastal residential buildings. The fact sheets present information aimed at improving the performance of buildings subject to flood and wind forces in coastal environments. Photographs and drawings illustrate National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) regulatory requirements, the proper siting of coastal buildings, and recommended design and construction practices for building components, including structural connections, the building envelope, and utilities.


Document Details:
Media Type: Print Publication (Hardcopy)
Availability: Distribution Warehouse
Language: English
Date Published: 12/2010
FEMA Publication Number: FEMA P-499
Distribution Restrictions: Number of Hard Copies: 119

Media Type: CD-ROM
Availability: Distribution Warehouse
Language: English
Date Published: 12/2010
FEMA Publication Number: FEMA P-499
Distribution Restrictions: Number of Hard Copies: 1

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Availability: Online
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Language: English
Date Published: 12/2010
Number of Pages: 184
Description/Comment: 2010 Edition
FEMA Publication Number: FEMA P-499
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Chapter / Section Title: FEMA P-499 Cover
Chapter / Section Number: 1.0 Cover
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Chapter / Section Title: Category 5 - Wall Systems
Chapter / Section Number: 5.2 Roof-to-Wall and Deck-to-Wall Flashing
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Chapter / Section Title: Category 1 - General
Chapter / Section Number: 1.1 Coastal Building Successes and Failures
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Chapter / Section Title: Category 1 - General
Chapter / Section Number: 1.2 Summary of Coastal Construction Requirements and Recommendations
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Chapter / Section Title: Category 1 - General
Chapter / Section Number: 1.3 Using a Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM)
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Chapter / Section Title: Category 1 - General
Chapter / Section Number: 1.4 Lowest Floor Elevation
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Chapter / Section Title: Category 1 - General
Chapter / Section Number: 1.6 Designing for Flood Levels Above the BFE
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Chapter / Section Title: Category 1 - General
Chapter / Section Number: 1.5 V Zone Design Certification
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Chapter / Section Title: Category 1 - General
Chapter / Section Number: 1.7 Coastal Building Materials
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Chapter / Section Title: Category 1 - General
Chapter / Section Number: 1.8 Non-Traditional Building Materials and Systems
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Chapter / Section Title: Category 1 - General
Chapter / Section Number: 1.9 Moisture Barrier Systems
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Chapter / Section Title: Category 2 - Planning
Chapter / Section Number: 2.1 How Do Siting and Design Decisions Affect Owner's Cost?
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Chapter / Section Title: Category 2 - Planning
Chapter / Section Number: 2.2 Selecting a Lot and Siting the Building
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Chapter / Section Title: Category 3 - Foundations
Chapter / Section Number: 3.1 Foundations in Coastal Areas
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Chapter / Section Title: Category 3 - Foundations
Chapter / Section Number: 3.2 Pile Design Installations
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Chapter / Section Title: Category 3 - Foundations
Chapter / Section Number: 3.3 Wood Pile-to-Beam Connections
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Chapter / Section Title: Category 3 - Foundations
Chapter / Section Number: 3.4 Reinforced Masonry Pier Construction
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Chapter / Section Title: Category 3 - Foundations
Chapter / Section Number: 3.5 Foundation Walls
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Chapter / Section Title: Category 4 - Load Paths
Chapter / Section Number: 4.1 Load Paths
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Chapter / Section Title: Category 4 - Load Paths
Chapter / Section Number: 4.3 Use of Connectors and Brackets
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Chapter / Section Title: Category 4 - Load Paths
Chapter / Section Number: 4.2 Masonry Details
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Chapter / Section Title: Category 5 - Wall Systems
Chapter / Section Number: 5.1 House Wrap
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Chapter / Section Title: Category 5 - Wall Systems
Chapter / Section Number: 5.3 Siding Installation in High-Wind Regions
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Chapter / Section Title: Category 6 - Openings
Chapter / Section Number: 6.1 Window and Door Installation
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Chapter / Section Title: Category 6 - Openings
Chapter / Section Number: 6.2 Protection of Openings - Shutters and Glazing
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Chapter / Section Title: Category 7 - Roofing
Chapter / Section Number: 7.1 Roof Sheathing Installation
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Chapter / Section Title: Category 7 - Roofing
Chapter / Section Number: 7.2 Roof Underlaymant for Asphalt Shingle Roofs
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Chapter / Section Title: Category 7 - Roofing
Chapter / Section Number: 7.3 Asphalt Shingle Roofing for High-Wind Regions
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Chapter / Section Title: Category 7 - Roofing
Chapter / Section Number: 7.4 Tile Roofing for High-Wind Areas
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Chapter / Section Title: Category 7 - Roofing
Chapter / Section Number: 7.6 Metal Roof Systems in High-Wind Regions
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Chapter / Section Title: Category 7 - Roofing
Chapter / Section Number: 7.5 Minimizing Water Intrusion through Roof Vents in Hign-Wind Regions
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Chapter / Section Title: Category 8 - Attachments
Chapter / Section Number: 8.1 Enclosures and Breakaway Walls
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Chapter / Section Title: Category 8 - Attachments
Chapter / Section Number: 8.2 Decks, Pools, and Accessory Structures
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Chapter / Section Title: Category 8 - Attachments
Chapter / Section Number: 8.3 Protecting Utilities
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Chapter / Section Title: Category 9 - Repairs
Chapter / Section Number: 9.1 Repairs, Remodeling, Additions, and Retrofitting - Flood
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Chapter / Section Title: Category 9 - Repairs
Chapter / Section Number: 9.2 Repairs, Remodeling, Additions, and Retrofitting - Wind
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Chapter / Section Title: Category G - Guide
Chapter / Section Number: G.1 Guide to Fact Sheets
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Chapter / Section Title: Category G - Guide
Chapter / Section Number: G.2 References and Resources
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Chapter / Section Title: Category 5 - Wall Systems
Chapter / Section Number: 5.4 Attachment of Brick Veneer in High-Wind Regions
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