National Flood Insurance Program Workshops and Seminars
The following workshops are available to be presented by the State Assistance Office for the National Flood Insurance Program to local governments, residents, homeowners and civil groups as well as building trade groups (architects, builders, contractors and developers, engineers, Realtors, surveyors etc....). These workshops are on an as requested basis and are free of charge.
MANAGING DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM
State Assistance Office for the National Flood Insurance Program
Department of Community Affairs
Course Number: BCAI 94- 0014- 008 CLIB 04G0365- 11
A. Course Description:
This training course is designed to provide the building officials with the essential information regarding codes and standards relating to the development in the identified special flood hazard areas.
B. Classroom Hours: Four
C. Instructors:
- Leroy Thompson, Department of Community Affairs
- Charles Speights, Department of Community Affairs
D. Overall Goal of the Course:
All new construction and substantial improvements located in the flood plains must meet the minimum National Flood Insurance Program regulations which are based on a 100-year flood event. It is crucial that, all building officials who are involved with regulating development in the floodplains have a sound understanding about the National Flood Insurance Program and its regulations.
E. Course Outline:
I. OBJECTIVES OF THE WORKSHOP
To provide a general overview of the National Flood Insurance Program
Identify and define key floodplain management terms
Explain National Flood Insurance Program requirements and standards
II. OVERVIEW OF THE National Flood Insurance Program
National Flood Protection Act of 1968
Partnership Between Local and Federal Government
III. KEY TERMS
Pre-FIRM
Post-FIRM
Base Flood
Structure
Development
Manufactured Home
Floodplain
IV. FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS
Flood Insurance Study
Floodways
Types of Maps
V. National Flood Insurance Program MINIMUM STANDARDS
A-Zones and V-Zones
Design requirements
Flood Resistant Materials
Protection of Utilities
Anchoring requirement
Floodways
Use of fill prohibited
No Rise
Engineering Certification
Manufactured Homes
Existing Parks
Anchoring
Elevation Requirements
Substantial Improvements/Damages
Market Value
Cost of Improvements
Elevation Requirements
Health, Safety, and Sanitary Codes Violations
Historical Structures
VI. SUMMARY - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
F. Method of Course Presentation:
Lecture format using overhead transparencies, flip chart or blackboard and other training aids as appropriate such as VCR and slide projector.
RETROFITTING AND FLOOD MITIGATION
State Assistance Office for the National Flood Insurance Program
Department of Community Affairs
Course Number: BCAI 94- 0014- 009 CLIB 04G0365- 10
A. Course Description:
This training course is designed to provide the building officials with a comprehensive strategy which includes mitigation techniques and tools with a focus on existing flood-prone structures. This course also delivers essential information regarding codes and standards relating to the development in the identified special flood hazard areas.
B. Classroom Hours: Four
C. Instructor: Leroy Thompson, Department of Community Affairs
D. Overall Goal of the Course:
All new construction and substantial improvements located in the flood plains must meet the minimum National Flood Insurance Program regulations which are based on a 100-year flood event. However, there are lots of structures which were built before the community started enforcing the floodplain construction standards. These structures are not in compliance and pose a threat to the life and property. This course will make building officials aware of the techniques available to bring these structures up to current floodplain construction standards.
E. Course Outline:
I. Introduction
Objective of the Program
II. Overview of Retrofitting and Flood Mitigation Program
Video : Breaking the Cycle (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
III. Floodplain Management
Community Rating System
IV. Relocation
V. Elevation Techniques
Elevation on Fill
Elevation on Extended Foundation walls
Elevation on Piers, Columns and Piles
Protection of Utilities
VI. Construction of Barriers
Levees
Floodwalls
Closures
VII. Floodproofing
Dry Floodproofing
Wet Floodproofing
VIII. Conclusion.
IX. Evaluation: An Opportunity will be provided for participants to critique presentation and make recommendations.
F. Method of Course Presentation:
Lecture format using overhead transparencies, flip chart or blackboard and other training aids as appropriate such as VCR and slide projector.
Updated:
January 3, 2008 17:17
