Elevation Certificate
Definition/Description
A community''s permit file must have an official record that shows new buildings and substantial improvements in all identified Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs)are properly elevated. This elevation information is needed to show compliance with the floodplain management ordinance. FEMA encourages communities to use the Elevation Certificate developed by FEMA to fulfill this requirement since it also can be used by the property owner to obtain flood insurance. Communities participating in the Community Rating System (CRS) are required to use the FEMA Elevation Certificate.
NFIP Requirement
Floodplain management criteria for floodprone areas
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60.3 (b) (5) Requirement to Obtain Lowest Floor Elevation in Zone A
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60.3 (e) (2) Requirement to Obtain Elevation of Lowest Horizontal Structural Member in Zone V
Guidance
IS-9 Managing Floodplain Development Through The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
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Pages 7-57, 7-58
Online Elevation Certificate (FEMA 81-31)
Related Keywords
Certifications
Community Rating System (CRS)
Elevation
Lowest Floor
Last Modified: Wednesday, 30-May-2007 11:55:37 EDT