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Naples staff urge caution on home flood panels; building department to clarify permitting path
Summary
Naples building and fire officials told council Feb. 5 that retail flood panels and other temporary barriers need engineering review and permits before they can be relied on for protection; staff will issue clearer guidance ahead of storm season.
City building and fire officials urged residents on Feb. 5 to be cautious about installing retail flood panels and other temporary barriers after staff documented multiple, unpermitted installations and growing public demand.
Building Services Director Steve Beckman said the city had received requests and observed hundreds of temporary devices posted around the city following recent storms. Beckman said some products and installations can create life-safety…
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