Coastal and Floodplain Construction Inspector's Practice Exam

Garage doors installed in BFE enclosures of V zone buildings must meet performance requirements discussed in which section?

1. Foundation Wall

2. General Construction

3. Breakaway Wall

4. Openings

The correct answer is: Breakaway Wall

Garage doors in BFE (Base Flood Elevation) enclosures of V zone buildings must conform to performance requirements outlined in the section addressing openings. This section specifically focuses on how structures should manage water flow and resist the pressures associated with flooding. In V zones, which are areas subject to wave action, the design is critical to ensure the structural integrity of the building during flood events. Garage doors, as points of entry for water, must be designed to withstand these forces while also allowing for the effective passage of water and debris. The performance requirements for openings ensure that all entry points are resilient and appropriately constructed to minimize potential damage. The other sections, while important in the overall construction of these buildings, do not specifically address the unique challenges posed by garage doors in flood-prone areas. For example, the foundation wall section would focus primarily on the stability and support of the structure rather than the performance of openings. The general construction section provides broader guidelines, while the breakaway wall section relates to walls designed to collapse under flood forces, which is a different aspect of flood-resistant design. Overall, focusing on the openings section is essential for ensuring that garage doors are adequately engineered to meet flood risk expectations in V zone constructions.