Importance of Surveyors in Elevation Certification and Mapping

Surveyors play a crucial role in elevation certification and mapping processes, ensuring compliance with ordinances and insurance requirements. Elevation certificates, LOMCs, and other documents are essential in determining flood risk and insurance premiums, highlighting the significance of accurate surveying in safeguarding properties and communities against potential hazards.

• Surveyors
• Elevation Certification
• Mapping
• Flood Risk
• Insurance Requirements

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1. Tim Keaton, CFM State Coordinator of the Year 2023-24 tim.w.keaton@wv.gov 304-414-7659 WV SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL SURVEYORS FEBRUARY 8-10, 2024 STONEWALL RESORT

2. Why are Surveyors Important to FPM 278 participating communities in WV Elevation Certificates are required by ordinance (Law) In order to appeal an Insurance Premium dispute, EC is required

3. New Elevation Certificate Started November 1, 2023 Expiration Date of New EC is June 30, 2026 Requires Tax Map and Parcel Info Requires Latitude/Longitude Data Requires FIRM Map Panel Date Requires 4 Photos Requires Flood Openings (Hydrostatic Vents) Requires elevation of Lowest Machinery

4. Letter of Map Change (LOMCs) LOMR s LOMR-F LOMA s

5. Letter of Map Amendment PLAT MAP (ASSESSOR S OFFICE) RECORDED DEED (COUNTY CLERK S OFFICE COPY OF FIRM WITH X MARKED ON PROPERTY COMPLETED ELEVATION CERTIFICATE SIGNED AND SEALED MT-EZ FORM (GOOGLE IT) MAIL TO ADDRESS ON LAST PAGE OF APPLICATION

6. Questions?