Flood Protection FAQs | Flood Barrier Pros
Get answers to common questions about flood barriers, installation, and protection in Florida.
Frequently Asked Questions
Primary reference: FEMA Technical Bulletin 3-93 (Updated 2021) on Dry Floodproofing. It outlines acceptable materials, anchoring, and inspection for non-residential and residential dry floodproofing measures.
Municipal reviewers cross-reference TB-3 with local ordinances. Compliance accelerates approval and qualifies structures for NFIP mitigation credits.
FEMA does not certify brands directly. Certification comes through independent PE engineering demonstrating TB-3 equivalency and hydrostatic testing.
Yes, when design documentation shows that barrier height meets Base Flood Elevation (BFE) minus 1 ft freeboard.
We supply sealed drawings referencing FEMA TB-3 and ASCE 24-14, included in every installation package. See also anchor-bolt requirements.