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Air Vents and Louvers Pose a Huge Risk<br />
To Your Projects in a Flood Zone<br />
©2012 Smart Vent Products, Inc.<br />
Typical Air Vents<br />
Air Vents will clog with debris<br />
during a flood event. According<br />
<strong>to</strong> ASCE 24-05 and the ICC<br />
Building Codes, all flood openings<br />
must allow a 3” diameter<br />
sphere <strong>to</strong> pass through the<br />
opening <strong>to</strong> account for debris.<br />
Structural Damage<br />
Structural Damage occurs when<br />
hydrostatic pressure builds up<br />
on a foundation wall during a<br />
fl ood event. The objective <strong>of</strong><br />
a fl ood vent is <strong>to</strong> equalize this<br />
pressure.<br />
Eliminate Human Intervention<br />
Air Vents and louvers that<br />
can be closed manually are<br />
not compliant. A structurally<br />
sound foundation starts with<br />
a passive approach <strong>to</strong> fl ood<br />
venting.<br />
Visit smartvent.com <strong>to</strong> see THE SMART SOLUTION<br />
Become an Authorized Installer <strong>to</strong> Get Listed on our Loca<strong>to</strong>r.<br />
Email vainstaller@smartvent.com Today!<br />
Designed. Tested. Certifi ed.<br />
The Right Product for the Job.<br />
www.smartvent.com<br />
(877) 441-8368 ESR-2074
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