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<br />) <br /> <br />BUSINESS DEPTH-DAMAGE FUNCTIONS <br /> <br />~) <br /> <br />Definition of Buildin2 Tvne, The computation of depth-damage <br /> <br /> <br />functions for business structures can vary a great deal from residential <br /> <br /> <br />computation, The variation in building size, number of stories, and <br /> <br />construction material can lead to a greater number of structure type <br /> <br />definitions, Although permanently installed equipment is considered real <br /> <br />estate and consequently would be treated as a permanent part of the <br /> <br />building, equipment is most often treated as a' separate damage category, <br /> <br />Industrial building construction is often highly specialized, and may not <br />lend itself to general classification, but may need to be tre~ted strictly <br /> <br />on an individual basis, Otherwise, business structure categories might <br /> <br />include one story, without basement; one story, with basement; two <br /> <br />stories, without basement; two stories, with basement; multiple stories, <br /> <br />without basement; and multiple stories with basemen~ Further breakdown <br /> <br />could be made for masonry, frame, and metal structure, <br /> <br />EVAUJATION OF COMMERCIAL LOSSES <br /> <br />Reconnaissance of the flood area will indicate the nature of <br /> <br />commercial development, and the extent to which sampling procedures may be <br /> <br />applicable or specific inspection and appraisal required, For interviews <br /> <br />and inspection, the questions in the set of OMB-approved questions may be <br /> <br />used for, or adapted to, commercial properties. <br /> <br />Samolinr and soecific aooraisal reauirements, To the extent that <br /> <br />reliable, generalized, simple stage-damage relationships can be <br /> <br />) <br /> <br />V-4l <br />