Flood construction level definition
Flood construction level means the lowest elevation recommended for construction of the underside of a wooden floor system or top of concrete slab for habitable buildings. Flood construction level is the observed or designated elevation for a flood having a 200‐year recurrence interval based on a frequency analysis of unregulated historic flood records plus an allowance for freeboard, generally in accordance with the following diagram:
Flood construction level means the designated flood level plus the allowance for freeboard and is used to establish the elevation of the underside of a wooden floor system or top of concrete slab for habitable buildings.
Flood construction level means the minimum elevation of the underside of any floor system, or the top of any pad supporting any space or room, including a manufactured home, that is used or could be used for dwelling purposes, business, or the storage of goods (including mechanical, electrical, and communication equipment) which are susceptible to damage by floodwater. [Bylaw 8340, November 4, 2013]
More Definitions of Flood construction level
Flood construction level or “FLOOD LEVEL” means a designated flood level plus freeboard, or where a designated flood level cannot be determined, a specified height above a natural boundary, natural ground elevation, or any obstruction that could cause ponding;
Flood construction level means the Designated Flood Level plus the allowance for freeboard and issued to establish the elevation of the underside of a wooden floor system or top of concrete slab for habitable buildings and areas. In the case of a manufactured home, the ground level or top of concrete or asphalt pad, on which it is located shall be equal to or higher than the above described elevation.
Flood construction level means the minimum elevation above the natural boundary of a water body to the underside of a floor system, or to the top of a slab on grade, for buildings located within an area that is subject to, or likely to be subject to, flooding. An area below flood construction level is not to be used for habitation, mechanical or electrical infrastructure, business or storage of goods damageable by flood water.
Flood construction level means the minimum elevation expressed in metres determined by reference to the G.S.C., below which no underside of any floor system, nor the top of any pad, supporting a Habitable Area shall be placed, constructed or located;