II 112th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1041 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 23, 2011 Mr. Graham introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs A BILL To ensure the equitable treatment of swimming pool enclosures outside of hurricane season under the National Flood Insurance Program.

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Treatment of swimming pool enclosures outside of hurricane season

Chapter I of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 4001 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section:

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Treatment of swimming pool enclosures outside of hurricane season

In the case of any property that is otherwise in compliance with the coverage and building requirements of the national flood insurance program, the presence of an enclosed swimming pool located at ground level or in the space below the lowest floor of a building after November 30 and before June 1 of any year shall have no effect on the terms of coverage or the ability to receive coverage for such building under the national flood insurance program established pursuant to this title, if the pool is enclosed with non-supporting breakaway walls.

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