US Made Supply

✓ Verified

"very high quality. easy to app..."

✓ Verified

"So far - love the product and ..."

✓ Verified

"Product and application as des..."

Roofing & Roofs
Flat or Low Slope

ASCE 24: Flood Resistant Design

Standards for flood-resistant design and construction in flood hazard areas

Last updated: September 21, 2025


Contents

OverviewKey RequirementsRelated TopicsASCE 24 Compliant Products

Overview

ASCE 24 provides minimum requirements for flood-resistant design and construction of structures located in flood hazard areas. The standard is referenced by the International Building Code and International Residential Code.

Key provisions include elevation requirements, foundation design criteria, flood damage-resistant materials specifications, and utilities protection requirements for buildings in Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA).

Key Requirements

  • Buildings elevated above Design Flood Elevation (DFE)
  • Flood damage-resistant materials below DFE
  • Foundation systems designed to resist flood loads
  • Utilities and equipment protected from flood damage
  • Enclosed areas below DFE limited to parking, storage, and access

Was this resource helpful?

Your feedback helps us improve our technical resources and guides.

Customer Support

Terms of ServicePrivacy PolicyShipping & DeliveryReturns & RefundsFAQs

Copyright © 2025 US Made, LLC. All Rights Reserved.