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|Structural Variable
|Explanation
|FIM
|Specific  Fields
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|Building  Occupancy
|Defines  the type of use and occupancy of the building, affecting policy form and  coverage limits.
|9-Mar
|Single-Family,  Manufactured Home, Residential Unit, Multifamily, Non-Residential
|-
|Construction Type
|Specifies  the construction materials used for the building's first floor above ground  level.
|14-Mar
|Frame,  Masonry, Other
|-
|Foundation  Type
|Describes  the type of foundation supporting the building, influencing elevation  measurements.
|15-Mar
|Slab on  Grade, Basement, Elevated (Various Types)
|-
|First  Floor Height
|Indicates  the height of the building's first floor above the adjacent grade.
|21-Mar
|Measured  in feet using Elevation Certificate or FEMA data
|-
|Mitigation  Discounts
|Discounts  for actions like elevating machinery and equipment or proper flood openings.
|27-Mar
|Machinery  & Equipment Above First Floor, Proper Flood Openings
|-
|Floodproofing
|Measures  taken to floodproof a building for lower premiums, requiring certification.
|31-Mar
|Certified  by licensed engineers or architects, varies by building type
|-
|Replacement  Cost Value
|Represents  the value of replacing the building, based on square footage and materials.
|Mar-32
|Square  footage, building material cost
|-
|Claims  History
|Details  the building's prior NFIP claims, including severe repetitive losses.
|Mar-33
|List of  claims, repetitive loss indicators
|-
|Number  of Detached Structures
|The  number of detached structures on the property, influencing policy coverage.
|Mar-34
|Exact  number of detached structures on the property
|-
|Number  of Elevators
|Counts  the elevators in the building, relevant for policy evaluation and rating.
|Mar-34
|Exact  number of elevators present in the building
|-
|Number  of Floors
|Specifies  the number of floors in the building, affecting coverage and risk assessment.
|Mar-34
|Total  number of floors in the structure
|-
|Floor  of Unit
|Identifies  the specific floor of a unit in a multi-story building.
|Mar-34
|Specific  floor level (e.g., 1st, 2nd)
|-
|Primary  Residence Status
|Determines  whether the insured building is a primary residence, impacting premiums.
|Mar-35
|Yes/No  indicator of primary residence status
|}

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Structural Variable Explanation FIM Specific Fields
Building Occupancy Defines the type of use and occupancy of the building, affecting policy form and coverage limits. 9-Mar Single-Family, Manufactured Home, Residential Unit, Multifamily, Non-Residential
Construction Type Specifies the construction materials used for the building's first floor above ground level. 14-Mar Frame, Masonry, Other
Foundation Type Describes the type of foundation supporting the building, influencing elevation measurements. 15-Mar Slab on Grade, Basement, Elevated (Various Types)
First Floor Height Indicates the height of the building's first floor above the adjacent grade. 21-Mar Measured in feet using Elevation Certificate or FEMA data
Mitigation Discounts Discounts for actions like elevating machinery and equipment or proper flood openings. 27-Mar Machinery & Equipment Above First Floor, Proper Flood Openings
Floodproofing Measures taken to floodproof a building for lower premiums, requiring certification. 31-Mar Certified by licensed engineers or architects, varies by building type
Replacement Cost Value Represents the value of replacing the building, based on square footage and materials. Mar-32 Square footage, building material cost
Claims History Details the building's prior NFIP claims, including severe repetitive losses. Mar-33 List of claims, repetitive loss indicators
Number of Detached Structures The number of detached structures on the property, influencing policy coverage. Mar-34 Exact number of detached structures on the property
Number of Elevators Counts the elevators in the building, relevant for policy evaluation and rating. Mar-34 Exact number of elevators present in the building
Number of Floors Specifies the number of floors in the building, affecting coverage and risk assessment. Mar-34 Total number of floors in the structure
Floor of Unit Identifies the specific floor of a unit in a multi-story building. Mar-34 Specific floor level (e.g., 1st, 2nd)
Primary Residence Status Determines whether the insured building is a primary residence, impacting premiums. Mar-35 Yes/No indicator of primary residence status