Anchoring

{
  "id": "MLC-T-INS-000011",
  "term": "Anchoring",
  "field": "Insurance and risk management",
  "definition": "If a proposed building site is in a flood-prone area, all new construction and substantial improvements shall be designed (or modified) and adequately anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement of the structure resulting from hydrodynamic and hydrostatic loads, including the effects of buoyancy. There are specific requirements for manufactured homes and structures in V Zones.\n\nNational Flood Insurance Program Requirements\n\n• 60.3 - Flood plain management criteria for flood-prone areas\n\n• (a) (3) (i) - General Requirement\n\n• (b) (8) - Manufactured Homes\n\n• (e) (4) - Zone V Buildings",
  "subject": "National Flood Insurance Program",
  "references": [
    "FEMA Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/insurance/anchoring/"
}