Mechanical Equipment

The purpose of this page is to define mechanical equipment, a commonly used term in floodplain management.

Definition/Description

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requires that all mechanical equipment in new or substantially improved structures be elevated to above the BFE or designed so that floodwaters cannot infiltrate or accumulate within any component of the system. This would include electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, and air conditioning equipment and other service facilities.

SEE Utilities.

NFIP Requirement

• 60.3 - Floodplain management criteria for floodprone areas
  • (a)(3) - Reasonably Safe from Flooding
  • (a)(4) - Subdivisions
  • (a)(3)(iv) - Requirements for Building Utility Systems

Guidance

• Technical Bulletin 4, Elevator Installation for Buildings Located in a Special Flood Hazard Area (FIA-TB-4)

Related Keywords

• Utilities