Fema Form 086-0-33 - Elevation Certificate - U.s. Department Of Homeland Security (Page 16 of 23) in pdf

Fema Form 086-0-33 - Elevation Certificate - U.s. Department Of Homeland Security Page 16

Building Diagrams

The following diagrams illustrate various types of buildings. Compare the features of the building being certified with the

features shown in the diagrams and select the diagram most applicable. Enter the diagram number in Item A7, the square footage

of crawlspace or enclosure(s) and the area of flood openings in square inches in Items A8.a–c, the square footage of attached

garage and the area of flood openings in square inches in Items A9.a–c, and the elevations in Items C2.a–h.

In A zones, the floor elevation is taken at the top finished surface of the floor indicated; in V zones, the floor elevation is taken

at the bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member (see drawing in instructions for Section C).

DiAGrAM 1A

DiAGrAM 1B

All slab-on-grade single- and multiple-floor buildings

All raised-slab-on-grade or slab-on-stem-wall-with-fill

(other than split-level) and high-rise buildings, either

single- and multiple-floor buildings (other than split-

detached or row type (e.g., townhouses); with or

level), either detached or row type (e.g., townhouses);

without attached garage.

with or without attached garage.

Distinguishing Feature – The bottom floor is at or above ground

level (grade) on at least 1 side.*

C2.b

C2.a

NEXT HIGHER

C2.a

NEXT HIGHER

FLOOR

BOTTOM FLOOR

GRADE

(determined by

C2.f–h

existing grade)

DiAGrAM 2

All single- and multiple-floor buildings with basement

(other than split-level) and high-rise buildings

with basement, either detached or row type (e.g.,

townhouses); with or without attached garage.

Distinguishing Feature – The bottom floor (basement or

underground garage) is below ground level (grade) on all sides.*

C2.a

C2.b

NEXT HIGHER

FLOOR

GRADE

BOTTOM FLOOR

BASEMENT

(determined by

C2.f–h

existing grade)

* A floor that is below ground level (grade) on all sides is considered a basement even if the floor is used for living purposes, or as an office,

garage, workshop, etc.

NFIP Elevation Certificate Instructions – Page 7

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