FLOODPLAIN SUPPORT
Consulting, Assistance
And Resources
Committed to supporting communities and professionals in the floodplain.
From Education for professionals and communities to Flood Insurance and flood consulting, we're here to help.
Education
We’ve spent years studying the science of flood mitigation and the effects flood waters have on poorly protected structures. In fact, we’re certified to instruct and provide learning credits to Architects, Builders, Certified Floodplain Managers, Code Officials, Engineers, Insurance Agents, Realtors, and Surveyors in many states.
AIA-HSW, CFM-CEC, + ICC-CEU CREDITS OFFERED
TOPICS COVERED
Floodplain Design and Construction, Specialty Glass, Flood Insurance
Business + Home Consulting
Receive a complimentary Flood Assessment for your home or business from our Design Team. Our team reviews your flood risk and provides multiple floodproofing options.
Code
Assistance
Our team works with community officials in the floodplain to assist them with their flood regulation codes. We assist officials in understanding their floodplains and writing policies that ensure the safety of their community.
In-person and online outreaches educate communities on flood mitigation making them safer neighborhoods. Communities can earn Community Rating System points ultimately lowering flood insurance premiums.
Community
Outreaches
Flood
Insurance
Our in-house insurance agency Risk Reduction Plus Group (RRPG) can provide flood insurance quotes with many options to choose from for architects, homeowners, and communities.
Helpful Resources
International Code Council - Evaluation Service Report (ESR-2074)
Accepted by FEMA and all professionals nation-wide, our ICC Evaluation Report is the single document of certification that you need to provide to the Building Code Official, Land Surveyor, and Insurance Agent. This certification is available for download below and also comes in every SMART VENT retail box. Our ICC-ESR 2074 documents all of our model numbers, model sizes, certified flood coverage for each model, and more.
FEMA Tech. Bulletin 1: Requirements for Flood Openings in Foundation Walls and Walls of Enclosures
This Technical Bulletin explains the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) requirements for flood openings in foundation walls and walls of enclosures below elevated buildings in Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHAs) that are designated as Zone A (A, AE, A1-30, AH, and AO) on Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). The flood opening requirements are intended to equalize hydrostatic forces (loads or pressure caused by standing or slow-moving water) on walls, thus preventing damage to or collapse of the building.
FEMA Technical Bulletin 3: Non-Residential Floodproofing - Requirements and Certification (TB-3)
Provides guidance on the NFIP regulations concerning watertight construction and the required certification for floodproofed non-residential buildings in Zones A, AE, A1-A30, AR, AO, and AH whose lowest floors are below the Base Flood Elevation (BFE). FEMA TB-3 focuses on Dry Floodproofing techniques such as flood barriers and flood windows.
Have a question about regulations or something else flood-related?
ASK A CERTIFIED FLOODPLAIN MANAGER
