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Wrong - The pile foundation of this home nearly collapsed from coastal storm surges because the piles were not embedded deeply enough in the ground.

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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

Description

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

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