Minnesota Administrative Rules

1335.2000 FLOODPROOFING REGULATIONS, SECTION 612.2.1.

FPR section 612.2.1 is amended to read as follows:

Natural Terrain: In addition to the requirements of the building code, the building shall be located not less than 15 feet back from the line of incidence of the RFD on the ground, foundation design shall take into consideration the effects of soil saturation on the performance of the foundations, the effects of flood waters on slope stability shall be investigated, normal access to the building shall be by direct connections with areas above the RFD and all utility service lines shall be designated and constructed as required to protect the building and/or its components from damage or failure during a flooding event to the RFD.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 104.05

Published Electronically:

July 30, 2007