02-385-890 Me. Code R. § D-II

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Section 385-890-D-II - Flood Hazard Areas

In flood hazard areas, foundations, anchorings, and support systems must be capable of resisting loads associated with design flood and wind events, or combined wind and flood events, and homes must be installed on foundation supports that are designed and anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement of the structure.Manufacturer's installation instructions must indicate whether:

A. The foundation specifications have been designed for flood-resistant considerations, and, if so, the conditions of applicability for velocities, depths, or wave action; or

B. The foundation specifications are not designed to address flood loads.

02-385 C.M.R. ch. 890, § D-II