Coastal Building Construction Requirements

Course Outline

Buildings located in coastal areas are susceptible to natural hazards such as storms, waves and flooding. Therefore, coastal construction requirements are different from those for inland construction. This course discusses the characteristics that make for a successful coastal building. It also includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of course materials.

Learning Objective

At the conclusion of this course, the student will:

• Understand the risks involved in coastal construction;
• Be able to identify the design considerations that are unique to coastal construction;
• Get familiar with the recommended practice; and
• Know how to make coastal buildings stronger and more durable.

Intended Audience

This course is intended for architects, engineers, builders and owners who want to learn how to properly construct coastal buildings.

Course Content

You are required to study the content on the following webpages:

Coastal Mapping Basics (HTML)
Coastal Building Successes and Failures (FEMA 499 Technical Fact Sheet No. 1, PDF)
Summary of Coastal Construction Requirements and Recommendations (FEMA 499 Technical Fact Sheet No. 2, PDF)
Selecting a Lot and Siting the Building (FEMA 499 Technical Fact Sheet No. 7, PDF)
Coastal Construction Fact Sheet Series (FEMA 499 Technical Fact Sheet Series, PDF)

Course Summary

This course provides information about the recommended practice for successful coastal construction.

Related Links

For additional technical information related to this subject, please visit the following web pages:

Home Builder’s Guide to Coastal Construction Technical Fact Sheet Series
10 Tips for Building on the Coast

Quiz

Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.

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DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.

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