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<br /> SECTION C Building Elevation Information
<br /> Item 1. The Elevation Certificate uses a building's reference level as the point for measuring its elevation. Pages 5 and 6 of this Elevation
<br /> Certificate package contain a series of eight diagrams of various building types that are to be used to help determine the reference level.
<br /> Choose the diagram that best represents this building, record the diagram number, and use the indicated reference level to measure the
<br /> elevation as requested in Items 2a-d.
<br /> Item 2. Depending on the property location's FIRM Zone, complete Item 2a, 2b, 2c, or 2d. Use the reference level shown in the
<br /> appropriate building diagram as the point of ineasurement. As shown in the diagram on the back of the Certificate, for all A Zones, the
<br /> elevation should be measured at the top of the reference level floor. For all V Zones, the elevation should be measured at the bottom of
<br /> the lowest horizontal structural member of the reference level floor. Reporting of elevations in Items 2a and 2b should be to the nearest
<br /> tenth of a foot, or alternatively, unless prohibited by state or local ordinance, the reference level elevation may be "rounded down" to the
<br /> nearest whole foot ("rounding up" is prohibited).
<br /> Item 2(a). For structures located in FIRM Zones A1-A30, AE, AH, and A(with BFE's), record the elevation (to the nearest tenth of a foot)
<br /> of the top of the floor identified as the reference level in the applicable diagram.
<br /> Item 2(b). For structures located in FIRM Zones V1-V30, VE, and V(with BFE's), record the elevation (to the nearest tenth of a foot) of the
<br /> bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member of the floor identified as the reference level in the applicable diagram .
<br /> Item 2(c). For structures located in FIRM Zone A(without BFE's), record the height (to the nearest tenth of a foot) of the top of the floor
<br /> indicated as the reference level (from the applicable diagram) above or below the highest adjacent grade immediately next to the building.
<br /> Item 2(d). For structures located in FIRM Zone AO, the FIRM will show the base flood depth. For locations in FIRM Zone AO record the
<br /> height (to the nearest tenth of a foot) of the top of the floor identified as the reference level (from the applicable diagram) above or below
<br /> the highest adjacent grade immediately next to the building. For post-FIRM buildings, the community's floodplain management ordinance
<br /> requires that this value equal or exceed the base flood depth provided on the FIRM. For those few communities where this base flood
<br /> depth is not available, the community will need to determine if the lowest floor is elevated in accordance with their floodplain management
<br /> ordinance.
<br /> Item 3. Record the vertical datum system used in identifying the reference level elevations for all buildings. If the datum used in measuring
<br /> the elevations is different than that used on the FIRM, then convert the elevations in Items 2a-d to the datum used on the FIRM, and show
<br /> the conversion equation under the Comments section on Page 2.
<br /> Item 4. Indicate if the elevation reference mark used appears on the FIRM. Reference marks other than those shown on the FIRM may be
<br /> used for elevation determinations. In areas experiencing ground subsidence, the most recently adjusted reference mark elevations must
<br /> be used for reference level elevation determinations.
<br /> Item 5. Indicate if the reference level used in making the elevation measurement is based on actual construction or construction drawings.
<br /> Construction drawings should only be used if the building does not yet have the reference level floor in place, in which case the Elevation
<br /> Certificate will only be valid for the building during the course of construction. A post-construction Elevation Certificate will be needed once
<br /> construction is complete.
<br /> Item 6. Record the elevation measurement of the lowest grade adjacent to the building (to the nearest tenth of a foot). Adjacent grade is
<br /> defined as the elevation of the ground, sidewalk, patio, deck support, or basement entryway immediately next to the structure. This
<br /> measurement should be to the nearest tenth of a foot if this Certificate is being used to support a request for a LOMA/LOMR.
<br /> SECTION D Community Information
<br /> Completion of this section may be required by the community in order to meet the minimum floodplain management requirements of the
<br /> NFIP. Otherwise, completion of this section is not required.
<br /> Item 1. The community's floodplain management ordinance requires elevation of the building's "lowest floor" above the BFE. For the vast
<br /> majority of building types, the reference level and the lowest floor will be the same. If the community determines that there is a
<br /> discrepancy, record the elevation of the lowest floor.
<br /> Item 2. Enter date. These terms are defined by local ordinance.
<br /> SECTION E Certification
<br /> Complete as indicated. The Elevation Certificate may only be signed by a land surveyor, engineer, or architect who is authorized by state
<br /> or local law to certify elevation information when the elevation information for Zones A1-A30, AE, AH, A(with BFE's), V1-V30, VE, and V
<br /> (with BFE's) is required. Community officials who are authorized by local law or ordinance to provide floodplain management information
<br /> may also sign this certification. In the case of Zones AO and A(without BFE's), a building official, a property owner, or an owner's
<br /> representative may sign this certification.
<br /> Certification is normally to the information provided in Sections B and C. If the certifier is unable to certify to the selection of reference level
<br /> diagram 6, 7 or 8(Section C, Item 1), e.g., because of difficulty in obtaining construction or building use information needed to determine
<br /> the Distinguishing Feature(s), the certifier must list the Feature(s) excluded from the certification under Comments on Page 2. The
<br /> diagram number used for the Reference level must still be entered in Section C, Item 1.
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