Preparing for the Perils of Flood

The Building Enclosure Council of Charleston (BEC) presents:

Preparing for the Perils of Flood

When: April 26, 2018

Admission: FREE

Location:

Charleston County Library
68 Calhoun Street
Charleston, SC 29401

Learning Units:

AIA: 1.5 LU/HSW/SD
SC Building Codes Council: 1.5 hrs (approved)

Certificates Provided

Presenter
Kevin Kennedy, of Atlantic Shutters, Miami, Fl.

Summary

Floods are the #1 natural disaster in the United States. All 50 states have experienced floods. Due to climate change and other factors flood events are increasing in number and intensity. To protect the health, safety and welfare of homes and their occupants during a flood event, homes shall be built in compliance with local, state and federal codes and regulations. This course describes floodplains and their potential hazards to buildings. The portion of a building below Base Flood Elevation needs to be designed with flood openings to reduce the hydrostatic pressure on the foundation walls; if not moderated with flood openings this pressure can cause considerable damage. The course explains the difference between engineered and non-engineered flood openings and the difference in their ability to protect the structure. It also explains the differences between wet and dry flood proofing techniques and when best to use which technique. Complying with flood protection requirements affects the insurance rate. The course will discuss flood protection solutions available to existing structures.

Learning Objectives

Describe floods, floodplains and the potential hazard to buildings:

1. 1. Explain the different types of flood openings and how they act to protect the building structure;
   2. Discuss the difference between wet and dry floodproofing techniques:
   3. Analyze the role of building compliance has in securing lower flood insurance rates and what options are available to existing structures.

 

About Our Speaker

Kevin has been involved in the Construction Industry for over 35 years.   He owned and operated a Residential Construction Company. in Maryland from 1983 until 2015.   He split his time between Maryland and Miami starting in 1993 when he went down to Miami to do work after Hurricane Andrew.

Seeing the development of the Hurricane protection industry with the original implementation of the Dade County Product Approval process he has focused on that part of the market.

Kevin formed Atlantic Shutters, Inc in 1998 when he started to manufacture products, at that time it was limited to Storm Panels and Flood Protection.   Atlantic Shutters has broadened the product lines they have, to include all types of Hurricane Shutters as well as a broad line of Flood Prevention Products.  He now lives full time in the Miami area.

 

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