Technical Bulletins
The Technical Bulletins provide guidance concerning the building performance standards of the NFIP, which are contained in Title 44 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations at Section 60.3. The bulletins are intended for use primarily by State and local officials responsible for interpreting and enforcing NFIP regulations and by members of the development community, such as design professionals and builders.
- Technical Bulletin 1: Openings in Foundation Walls and Walls of Enclosures
- Technical Bulletin 2: Flood Damage-Resistant Materials Requirements
- Technical Bulletin 3: Non-Residential Floodproofing – Requirements and Certification
- Technical Bulletin 4: Elevator Installation
- Technical Bulletin 5: Free-of-Obstruction Requirements
- Technical Bulletin 6: Below-Grade Parking Requirements
- Technical Bulletin 7: Wet Floodproofing Requirements
- Technical Bulletin 8: Corrosion Protection for Metal Connectors in Coastal Areas
- Technical Bulletin 9: Design and Construction Guidance for Breakaway Walls Below Elevated Coastal Buildings
- Technical Bulletin 10: Ensuring that Structures Built on Fill In or Near Special Flood Hazard Areas are Reasonably Safe From Flooding
- Technical Bulletin 11: Crawlspace Construction for Buildings Located in Special Flood Hazard Areas