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Residential Coastal Construction

Investigations conducted by FEMA and other organizations after major coastal disasters have consistently shown that properly sited, well-designed, and well-constructed coastal residential buildings generally perform well. This updated Coastal Construction Manual—prepared by FEMA with assistance from other agencies, organizations, and professionals involved in coastal construction and regulation—is intended to help designers and contractors identify and evaluate practices that will improve the quality of construction in coastal areas and reduce the economic losses associated with coastal disasters.

FEMA P-55, Coastal Construction Manual

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Coastal Construction Manual Resources

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Contact and Information

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Additional Coastal Construction Resources

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Questions? Contact the Building Science Helpline at (866) 927-2104 or email FEMA-Buildingsciencehelp@fema.dhs.gov. Please allow up to 5 business days for a response.

Last Modified: Tuesday, 31-Jan-2012 10:54:33 EST