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FLOODPROOFED [2 records]

Record 1 2012-02-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Civil Engineering
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
PHR

Flood-proof building.

Key term(s)
  • flood proof
  • floodproof
  • flood proofed
  • floodproofed

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie civil
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
PHR

Bâtiment à l'épreuve des inondations.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ingeniería civil
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
PHR

Protección a prueba de inundaciones.

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Record 2 1988-02-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Foundation Waterproofing
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Waterproofing (Construction)
CONT

Flood-risk maps are the primary tool that guides the sensible use of flood-prone lands. They indicate flood-risk areas, where floodwaters are likely to spread. Municipalities can thus determine where to allow construction of floodproofed homes and other structures ....

French

Domaine(s)
  • Étanchements (Fondations)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Étanchéité (Construction)
CONT

Les cartes des risques d'inondation constituent le principal outil servant à orienter l'utilisation judicieuse des terres inondables. Elles précisent les zones inondables, soit où l'eau de crue est susceptible de se répandre. Les municipalités peuvent donc déterminer où permettre la construction de maisons et d'autres bâtiments protégé contre les inondations [...]

OBS

Sources : Divers dépliants d'Environnement Canada portant sur les inondations.

Spanish

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