Flood Hazard Determinations
Flood Hazard Appraisals ( Field Inspection)
Federal Elevation Certificates
Letters Of Map Change
Several methods of appeal are available to refute floodplain determinations for both structures and
property. These appeals include removal of qualifying existing structures and property (LOMA), and
Proposed development projects.
insurance purchase requirement based on existing ground elevation.
insurance purchase requirement based upon a change to the hydrology, hydraulics or placement of fill.
Post FIRM Compliance Review/ Mitigation
Often, Projects and structures are not constructed in compliance with the mandated floodplain
development regulations, resulting in high flood insurance premiums. A.E.Knapp & Assoc. has
mitigated many projects and modified structures to achieve compliance and reduce or eliminate flood
insurance premiums. The procedures and options available are location and project specific.
Mitigation
Projects found non-compliant with mandated floodplain development standards may often be
modified to achieve compliance and reduce flood insurance premiums. This procedure is often
location and project specific.
- Risk assessment of property and structures relative to the Flood Hazard Area.
- Life of Loan Re-Determinations
- 100% Guaranteed and Insured
Flood Hazard Appraisals ( Field Inspection)
- Review Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)
- Evaluate Structures eligibility for LOMC. See section below for additional information.
- Flood Insurance premium rating review.
- 100% Guaranteed and Insured.
Federal Elevation Certificates
- These are often required by the Insurance company for premium rating, The municipality for
compliance with Federal, State and Local floodplain development regulations, and as
supporting documents for Letters Of Map Change . (LOMC)
Letters Of Map Change
Several methods of appeal are available to refute floodplain determinations for both structures and
property. These appeals include removal of qualifying existing structures and property (LOMA), and
Proposed development projects.
- Letter of Map Amendment - LOMA
insurance purchase requirement based on existing ground elevation.
- Letters of Map Revision - LOMR
insurance purchase requirement based upon a change to the hydrology, hydraulics or placement of fill.
Post FIRM Compliance Review/ Mitigation
Often, Projects and structures are not constructed in compliance with the mandated floodplain
development regulations, resulting in high flood insurance premiums. A.E.Knapp & Assoc. has
mitigated many projects and modified structures to achieve compliance and reduce or eliminate flood
insurance premiums. The procedures and options available are location and project specific.
Mitigation
Projects found non-compliant with mandated floodplain development standards may often be
modified to achieve compliance and reduce flood insurance premiums. This procedure is often
location and project specific.
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