Template:Table-structural-variables
| Structural Variable | FIM | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Occupancy | FIM | The building's intended use chosen from one of nine options. Determines the NFIP Policy Form and maximum coverage limits. |
| Building Description | FIM | Used to specify more detail about the building's intended use or to differentiate it from other buildings at the same location. |
| Primary Residence | FIM | Where the insured, their spouse, or a beneficiary of an insured trust resides more than 50% of the year. Determines the HFIAA surcharge amount. |
| Foundation Type | FIM | The portion of the building that supports all other structural components, chosen from six different types. |
| Foundation Description | FIM | Additional defining characteristics about the foundation |
| Number of Floors | FIM | The number of living floors above the foundation. Enclosures, crawlspaces, and basements are not considered a floor. |
| Number of Units | FIM | The number of units in a multi-unit building, including residential and non-residential units. |
| Floor of Unit | FIM | (Unit occupancy only) The floor of the building where the unit is located, even if only a single story building. |
| Building Over Water | FIM | Describes whether the building is either partially, fully, or not over water. |
| Detached Structures | FIM | Identifies the number of detached structures, not including the main building |
| Number of Elevators | FIM | The total number of elevators in the building. Does not include dumbwaiters or stair lifts. |