Coastal Flood Risk Assessment for Buildings and Infrastructure

Note: The ICS code and scope for this NOI (originally published on October 12, 2022) were updated by the responsible SDO on April 9, 2024.

0.1 Inclusions
This Standard applies to coastal flood risk assessments for communities, buildings, and infrastructure in Canada. The outcomes of such assessments are intended to inform the design of new buildings and infrastructure, and retrofitting measures for existing buildings and infrastructure. 
The Standard identifies
a)    a framework for conducting coastal flood hazard and risk assessments; 
b)    data requirements;
c)    key concepts and terminology; 
d)    levels of analysis and the circumstances in which they should be applied;
e)    recommendations for effective engagement;
f)    recommendations for establishing risk-based design criteria;
g)    methodologies for assessing coastal flood hazards and risk; and
h)    risk management, mitigation, and adaptation.
0.2 Exclusions
This Standard does not apply to coastal and marine infrastructure for which direct exposure to the water is a functional requirement (e.g., breakwaters, revetments, sea dikes, jetties, wharves, piers, quay walls, and other marine facilities).