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unfortunately that tech bulletin doesn't answer the question asked which basically was
"is there a limitation on windows in the garage/storage area which is below BFE".

As far as I know there isn't any limitation by FEMA.  I am personally opposed to placing limitations on exterior doors and windows in these areas.  Many of the buildings front the water and the waterside elevation is just as important as the streetside.  To make the bottom floor wall a big blank slate is just plain ugly.  As long as the interior isn't finished off why should it matter if there are windows and doors there?

glen mast
MAST DRAFTING AND DESIGN
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Rick.Dixon at dca.state.fl.us 
  To: Jack.Fahey at myClearwater.com 
  Cc: codetalk at myfloridacode.com ; codetalk-bounces at myfloridacode.com 
  Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2010 3:05 PM
  Subject: Re: [Florida Code Talk] Windows below BFE



  All, below is input from the State program that supports local communities with Flood Plain Management requirements for the NFIP. Hope this helps.



  Hi!  Thought I'd enter our 2 cents worth on this discussion (hope I'm in the right place to do that.)
   
  Jack from Clearwater asked the question, Steve from Bradenton and Robert from Miami replied well.  Steve's right-there is a FEMA Technical Bulletin that offers guidance on openings in foundation walls and walls of enclosures-TB #1.  You can get it here: http://www.fema.gov/library/resultSearchTitle.do
   
  As a matter of fact, FEMA's TB-0 is a "User's Guide" to the 11 technical bulletins for construction in the floodplain that FEMA currently offers, listing keywords that will lead you to the appropriate bulletin.  I've attached TB-0 to this message (if attachments are allowed.)  Or you can always get this from FEMA's online publications library: http://www.fema.gov/library/index.jsp If that doesn't work, just Google the keyword and that should get you there.
   
  My email is joy.duperault at em.myflorida.com, and my staff and I are happy to assist at any time with all things floodplain in Florida! Have a great day,
   
  Joy Duperault, CFM
  NFIP Program Manager
  Florida Division of Emergency Management
  2555 Shumard Oak Blvd., Tallahassee, Florida  32399-2100
  Office (850) 922-4518
  Fax (850) 413-9857
  www.FloridaDisaster.org/mitigation
   






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              Subject [Florida Code Talk] Windows below BFE 

              

       



  Hi All, 
  Given that a substantially improved Townhome rebuilt after a fire is installing flood vents to FEMA regulations. If there were windows and a sliding glass door in existing openings below BFE  to be compliant do existing windows and sliding glass doors not necessary to access have to be removed from "storage" areas below BFE? 

  Jack Fahey 

  Residential Plan Review
  Building Department
  City of Clearwater
  100 South Myrtle Avenue
  Clearwater, Florida 33756-5520
  727-562-4567x2593
  fax 727-562-4576
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