Definition: flood-resistant construction standards (Applicable to Article VI - Chapter 4)
“Flood-resistant construction standards” are the construction standards set forth in Appendix G of the New York City Building Code for “Post-FIRM Construction” that aid in protecting buildings or other structures in flood zones from flood damage, and governs both building or other structures that are required to comply with such standards and those that voluntarily comply. For buildings or other structures utilizing the provisions of this Chapter, flood-resistant construction standards shall be applied up to the flood-resistant construction elevation or higher.