Imagine it is 2013 and you are working for the Civil Service at the time when the UK government is considering a range of policy options to address the financial risks of flooding.
You have been asked to provide your head of department with a briefing on the following policy:
Option X: Require all new-build and existing homes on floodplains to comply with specified flood-resistance and/or resilience standards (such as flood doors, external wall render, waterproofed flooring and plaster, waist-level electrical sockets, and so on) with a cap on the cost for existing homes.

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Briefing Subject Policy Option X FloodResistance and Resilience Standards for Homes on Floodplains Dear Head of Department As requested I am providing a briefing on Policy Option X which proposes requ... View the full answer