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Moving to Florida? Beware of the 50% FEMA rule. With so many people moving to Florida, I think it is important for you to know what this 50% FEMA is all about. Many people may be looking to buy a new home or have big dreams to remodel their current home, only to find out that they are limited on what they can do.
PLEASE PREPARE CONSTRUCTION SITES ACCORDINGLY!
BE SURE TO INCLUDE IN YOUR PREP. OPENING ANY BLOCKED STORMWATER PIPES THAT ARE CLOSED DUE TO CONSTRUCTION TO ENSURE FLOODING DOES NOT OCCUR.
Building Permit versus Permit Application
For over 15 years, I have been working on the code enforcement side of the building process, and I love all the details that the code has to offer. For many, the code is a completely different language, and in this blog I want to make an important clarification that not many people think about it. For the non-code enforcement user, there is no significant difference between a permit and a permit application. But there is a huge difference that can be quite costly for those who are unaware.
Many times when applying for a building permit, you find out after submitting that you may be limited on what you can do based on the location and elevation of the property. These limitations are due to FEMA regulations, therefore is important for you to know your flood zone before submitting your permit.
Finding your flood zone can be confusing. In this blog, we will explain step by step how to do so.
After you figured out which jurisdiction you are under, finding your flood zone is the next step. In this video, we will explain step by step how to do so!
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Exposure B.For buildings with a mean roof height of less than or equal to 30 feet (9144 mm), Exposure B shall apply where the ground surface roughness, as defined by Surface Roughness B, prevails in the upwind direction for a distance of at least 1,500 feet (457 m). For buildings with a mean roof height greater than 30 feet (9144 mm), Exposure B shall apply where Surface Roughness B prevails in the upwind direction for a distance of at least 2,600 feet (792 m) or 20 times the height of the building, whichever is greater.
Exposure C.Exposure C shall apply for all cases where Exposure B or D does not apply.
Exposure D.Exposure D shall apply where the ground surface roughness, as defined by Surface Roughness D, prevails in the upwind direction for a distance of at least 5,000 feet (1524 m) or 20 times the height of the building, whichever is greater. Exposure D shall also apply where the ground surface roughness immediately upwind of the site is B or C, and the site is within a distance of 600 feet (183 m) or 20 times the building height, whichever is greater, from an Exposure D condition as defined in the previous sentence.
