The purpose of this page is to define flood-resistant material, a commonly used term in floodplain management.
Definition/Description
Flood-resistant material includes any building product capable of withstanding direct and prolonged contact with floodwaters without sustaining significant damage. Prolonged contact means at least 72 hours. Significant damage is any damage requiring more than low-cost cosmetic repair (such as painting). All structural and non-structural building materials at or below the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) must be flood resistant.
NFIP Requirement
60.3 (a)(3) - Reasonably Safe from Flooding
Other Applicable NFIP Regulations:
- 60.3 (c) (3) (iii)
- 60.3 (c) (4)
- 60.3 (c) (8) (ii)
Guidance
- IS-9 Managing Floodplain Development Through The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) (Page 5-40)
- Flood Damage-Resistant Materials Requirements (Technical Bulletin 2) (2008)
- Corrosion Protection for Metal Connectors in Coastal Areas (FIA-TB-8)
- Crawlspace Construction for Buildings Located in Special Flood Hazard Areas (FIA-TB-11)
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Last Updated:
03/26/2018 - 15:02