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Elevation Certificates (ECs) are a hallmark of the NFIP. They were designed to provide detailed elevation data that would be used to identify a building's position relative to an established floodplain. | Elevation Certificates (ECs) are a hallmark of the NFIP. They were designed to provide detailed elevation data that would be used to identify a building's position relative to an established floodplain. They can also be used to record the First Floor Height (FFH) measurement. | ||
ECs are optional for NFIP insurance. | ECs are optional for NFIP insurance. | ||
Elevation Certificates are required for LOMA applications. | |||
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Revision as of 09:19, 2 December 2024
Elevation Certificates (ECs) are a hallmark of the NFIP. They were designed to provide detailed elevation data that would be used to identify a building's position relative to an established floodplain. They can also be used to record the First Floor Height (FFH) measurement.
ECs are optional for NFIP insurance.
Elevation Certificates are required for LOMA applications.
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Required Information
- Lowest Adjacent Grade (LAG):
- The elevation of the ground next to the building's foundation.
- Essential for calculating the Lowest Floor Elevation (LFE).
- Building Diagram Number:
- Identifies the type of foundation and structure.
- Used to apply appropriate elevation data.
- First Floor Height (FFH):
- Calculated from the elevation difference between the LAG and the lowest floor.
Sections of the EC
- Section C (Survey Required):
- Must be completed by a licensed surveyor, architect, or engineer.
- Documents elevations for standard zones requiring a BFE.
- Includes specific fields for non-elevated and elevated buildings.
- Section E (Survey Not Required):
- Used for flood zones AO and A without BFEs.
- Can also apply to all zones for rating purposes but not for floodplain management.
- Includes LAG, Highest Adjacent Grade (HAG), and estimates if needed.
- Section H (New Addition):
- Recommended for all flood zones in the updated EC form.
- Complements Section E for determining FFH when applicable.
Documentation Requirements
- Signed by a licensed surveyor, engineer, or architect.
- Includes at least two photographs of the building’s front and rear, showing the foundation.
- For buildings under construction, a revised EC must be submitted once construction is complete.
Key Points for Agents
- Providing an EC does not increase premiums; FEMA’s system calculates and applies the lower rate between FEMA-sourced and EC-provided data.
- Properly completed ECs can qualify properties for lower premiums through accurate elevation data or mitigation discounts.
- Ensure all required sections and photographs are included to avoid processing delays.
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