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When planning a construction project that is subject to FEMA's "Substantial Improvement" rule it is important to breakout the overall costs of the project into items that are included and items that are not included under the rule. The following listing establishes the guidelines for making this determination.
All structural elements, including:
All interior finish elements, including:
All utility and service equipment, including:
Also included:
Note: Owners doing their own work must include the cost of materials and a reasonable cost for labor
Outside improvements, including: