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Wrong - In floodplains, the interior grade elevation should be equal to or higher than the exterior grade as shown on right.

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Home Builder's Guide to Coastal Construction, FEMA P-499

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Federal Emergency Management Agency

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FEMA

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Report containing 37 fact sheets that provide technical guidance and recommendations concerning the construction of coastal residential buildings.

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