Importance of Elevation Certificate for Utility Rooms in Additions
When building a home addition, one detail often overlooked is the floor height of utility rooms. Whether it’s a laundry area, HVAC space, or electrical panel room, these areas need to meet elevation standards especially in locations where a flood elevation certificate is required. In this article, we’ll show how aligning utility room elevation with […]
Elevation Certificate Rules for Crawlspaces in Flood Zones
If you live in a flood-prone part of Montgomery, Alabama and your home is built on a crawlspace foundation, getting an elevation certificate should be one of your first priorities. This document shows whether your crawlspace is above or below the Base Flood Elevation (BFE), which directly affects how vents are placed and whether your […]
How To Find Your Property On FEMA’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps
What are FEMA flood maps? FEMA’s Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) or just Flood Maps are provided after a flood risk assessment has been completed or updated for a community. This study is known as a Flood Insurance Study. The FIRM gives you the Base Flood Elevations (BFEs) and insurance risk zones in addition to […]