FEMA 548 2006

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FEMA 548 – Summary Report on Building Performance Hurricane Katrina 2005

Published By	Publication Date	Number of Pages
FEMA	2006	80

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PDF Pages	PDF Title
1	Summary Report on Building Performance
5	Table of Contents
7	Executive Summary
8	The Significance of Hurricane Katrina
9	Flood Recommendations Wind Recommendations Critical and Essential Facility Recommendations
11	1. Purpose and Background 1.1 Introduction
12	1.2 Background
13	1.2.1 Storm Event Description
14	1.2.2 Storm Effect
16	1.2.3 Floodplain Management Regulations 1.2.4 Building Codes and Standards
17	Description of Flood Zones
19	2. Building Performance 2.1 Flood hazard Observations
20	2.1.1 Relating Observed Flood Damage to the FIRMs
21	2.1.2 Long-Duration Flood Impacts in the New Orleans Area 2.1.2.1 Characterization of Building Damage in New Orleans
23	2.1.2.2 Biological and Chemical Contamination of Building Materials
24	2.1.3 Structural Performance 2.1.3.1 Residential Buildings
29	2.1.3.2 Low-Rise Commercial Buildings
30	2.1.3.3 High-Rise Buildings
32	2.2 Wind Hazard Observations
34	2.2.1 Structural Performance 2.2.1.1 Wood Frame Buildings
35	2.2.1.2 Manufactured Housing 2.2.1.3 Reinforced Concrete and Heavy Steel Buildings
36	2.2.1.4 Pre-Engineered Metal Buildings 2.2.2 Building Envelope
37	2.2.2.1 Roof Coverings 2.2.2.2 Wall Coverings 2.2.2.3 Glazing
38	2.2.2.4 Rooftop Equipment
39	3. Critical and Essential Facilities Observations
43	4. Conclusions and Recommendations 4.1 Flood Hazard Conclusions
44	4.1.1 Lowest Floor Elevations 4.1.2 Foundations and Structures
45	4.1.3 Long-Duration Flood Impacts in the New Orleans Area 4.2 Flood Related Recommendations 4.2.1 Codes and Standards Recommendations 4.2.2 General Hazard Identification Recommendations
46	4.2.3 Long-Duration Flooding Impact Recommendations
47	4.2.4 Design and Construction Recommendations 4.2.5 Foundation Recommendations
49	4.2.6 Public Outreach and Education Recommendations 4.2.7 Flood Insurance Recommendations 4.3 Wind Hazard Conclusions
50	4.3.1 Performance of Structural Systems (Residential and Commercial Construction) 4.3.2 Performance of Building Envelope
51	4.4 Wind Related Recommendations 4.4.1 Codes and Standards Recommendations 4.4.2 Building Envelope Recommendations 4.4.3 General Recommendations
52	4.5 Performance of Critical and Essential Facilities (Including Shelters) 4.5.1 Conclusions 4.5.2 Recommendations
53	4.6 Recommendation Tables for Flood and Wind
65	A. Acronyms and Abbreviations
67	B. Glossary
69	C. References and Resources
71	D. Reconstruction Guidance