Architects and Engineers

Safeguard The Design of Buildings and Infrastructure with Garrison Flood Protection Systems

Architects and engineers are the visionaries behind our communities' development and infrastructure and play a pivotal role in shaping our built environments. Yet, even the most brilliant building designs and structures can be compromised by the rising threat of floods.

From designing roadways to planning new developments and retro-fitting existing structures, their expertise ensures that infrastructure is safe, resilient and compliant with FEMA and NFIP Technical Bulletin 3 for Dry Floodproofing against the force and hydrostatic pressure associated with severe flooding.

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flood barrier for property management firm

corporate real estate flood protection system

large flood barriers for construction sites

Garrison Makes it Easy For Your Designs to Comply With FEMA and NFIP Dry Floodproofing Requirements

Flooding has severe impacts due to factors like climate change, urbanization, poor sewer and drainage, and outdated infrastructure. Architects, engineers, property developers and risk compliance designers must prioritize flood control to meet structural and technical requirements.

Garrison will assist in your technical flood plan designs that meet your client’s specific flood mitigation requirements, as well as offer consultations, structural engineering reports, testing, shop drawings and analysis in the design and fabrication of our structurally compliant flood-log or flood barrier systems specifically designed to meet the needs of architects and engineers.

References and Requirements

A. FEMA Technical Bulletin 3 Requirements for the Design and Certification of Dry Floodproofing Non-Residential and Mixed-Use Buildings

B. FEMA Homeowners Guide to Retrofitting Flood P-312

C. FEMA Design Manual for Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Structures #114

D. NFIP Title 44 US Code of Federal Regulations, Section 60.3

E. ASCE 24-98, ASCE/SEI 24-05

Engineering Test Reports

Our aluminum flood-log system has been tested using FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamic Analysis), and confirm it’s ability to handle expected hydrostatic pressures associated with severe flooding and specified DFE (Design Flood Elevation) heights.

hammerhead flood barrier FEA test report

HAMMERHEAD FLOOD-LOG CFD FLUID DYNAMIC ANALYSIS

Contact Us for a stamped Structural Analysis Report for a nominal fee.

HAMMERHEAD FEA TESTING MAX HEIGHT/CENTER POST

HAMMERHEAD FLOOD-LOG FEA TESTING 5 PLANK

Incorporate Garrison’s Flood Protection Systems Into Your Projects From The Start

PLAN FOR RESILIENCE

Ensure the resiliency of your project designs. Our flood barriers and water diversion systems are built to withstand extreme weather events, safeguarding property and infrastructure.

PREVENT AND PROTECT

Specify in your designs and blueprints reliable flood control solutions, demonstrating your commitment to comprehensive building safety.

PREPARE PROPERTY

Many regions are adopting stricter flood protection measures in their building codes. Garrison’s products ensure your designs comply with current regulations and code requirements.

Garrison, Your Partner in Flood Resiliency

Aluminum Plank Flood Wall

Water Diversion Barriers

Large Water Diversion Barriers

Self-Rising Water Dam

Water Filled Flood Tubes

Heavy Duty Flood Barrier

garrison minnow water absorbing flood bag

Garrison Beluga Large Sandbag Flood Barriers

Large Flood Bag Barriers

Sandbags For Flood Control

Dewatering Drainage Pump

garrison guppy MAX water filled flood barrier

Water Absorbing Flood Bags

Inflatable Flood Tubes

Featured Project

Hammerhead Aluminum Flood Log System

The James Lewis Jr. Eastside Apartments - Charleston, SC

hammerhead aluminum flood barrier project for new building

The new build of this apartment complex is located in a known flood zone in the city of Charleston, South Carolina. Therefore, by code, the city requires a series of measures that ensure buildings within a dedicated flood zone are designed to be safe and protected.

According to the city legislature, building in Charleston flood zones requires an Elevation Certificate, Dry Floodproofing Certificate, V-Zone Breakaway Wall Certificate, V-Zone Design Certificate, as well as compliance with the city matrix of FIRM (Charleston Flood Zones).

Additionally, all new construction’s DFE (Design Flood Elevation) must be equal to the BFE (Base Flood Elevation) plus 2ft of freeboard (City Flood Compliance Matrix). To meet the requirements, Creative Builders Inc., a well-established construction firm was commissioned by the City of Charleston and the Fitch Irick Corporation to build affordable housing for the City in the Eastside neighborhood of Charleston.

The James Lewis Jr. Eastside Apartments consists of 400 residential apartment units as well as retail space and is designed to bring affordable housing to the Charleston peninsula, as well as contribute to the revitalization of the Eastside neighborhood. To meet the requirements of the city the contracted team needed durable and effective flood barriers.