Credits

Architects
     7.0 HSW Contact Hours^*
     7.0 AIA LU|HSW

Landscape Architects
     7.0 HSW Contact Hours
     7.0 LA/CES HSW PDHs

Professional Engineers
     7.0 PDHs

Floodplain Managers
     7.0 ASFPM CECs

Contractors
     Non-Credit Education

^*SD and HSW details inside

Continuing Education Credit Information

This seminar is open to the public and offers 7.0 HSW contact hours to architects and landscape architects and 7.0 PDHs to professional engineers in most states, including New Hampshire architects.

Attention New Hampshire architects: Your licensing board relies on each licensee to determine and claim appropriate credit hours regarding SD and HSW classifications. See Architect Rule 403.02 (b) and (c).

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida, Maryland, New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00000700), North Carolina, and North Dakota. HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for architects in Florida and is deemed an approved sponsor for engineers, architects and landscape architects in New York.

This seminar has been approved by the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System for 7.0 LU|HSW (Sponsor No. J885) and the Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System for 7.0 HSW PDHs. Only full attendance is reportable to the AIA/CES and LA/CES. Visit www.halfmoonseminars.org for complete AIA/CES information under this course listing.

Speakers

William Nechamen, CFM

Principal and Owner of Nechamen Consulting, LLC

Mr. Nechamen was the Floodplain Coordinator for the State of New York Department of Environmental Conservation for 21 years. During that period, he helped to promote higher floodplain standards in New York, including enacting a two foot “freeboard” requirement in New York’s building code, saving property owners millions of dollars in flood losses and flood insurance premiums. One of the founders of the New York State Floodplain and Stormwater Managers Association (NYSFSMA), a professional association with over 500 active members, he was their first Chair and currently serves the Association as its treasurer.

Mr. Nechamen has been a Board member of the Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM) at various times for 13 years. ASFPM represents over 15,000 professionals across the United States and internationally and is a key national voice in policies designed to reduce flood risk while preserving the natural and beneficial functions of floodplains. He served as chair (2013-2015), vice-chair (2011-2013) and treasurer (2008-2010) and is currently co-chair of the Floodplain Regulations Committee. Mr. Nechamen has received the ASFPM Meritorious Lifetime Achievement in Floodplain Management Award.
In his capacity as Floodplain Coordinator, he has led workshops and training sessions on the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), floodplain management and regulations, understanding and interpreting flood maps, flood insurance and the Community Rating System.

AIA Info

AIA Provider Statement:

HalfMoon Education Inc. is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number J885. All registered AIA/CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider of learning program may be sent to AIA/CES (cesupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).

This learning program is registered with AIA/CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.

AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA/CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA/CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.

Course Title: Floodplain Mapping, Regulation, and Insurance 

Delivery Method: Live

Course Description: This seven-hour, live, lecture presentation examines causes and types of floods, specifics of coastal floods and floodplains, , obtaining and interpreting flood maps, federal, state and local floodplain regulation, letters of a map change, and flood insurance requirements.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objective 1:
Learners will be able to identify and explain the causes and types of floods and identify what types of flooding may occur at different locations.

Learning Objective 2:
Learners will be able to obtain and interpret flood maps, including FEMA flood zone designations, Flood Insurance Rate Maps, and coastal flood hazard hazard zones. This information is useful for project development professionals and project owners to make decisions based on risk assessment and flood insurance availability and cost.

Learning Objective 3:
Learners will be able to reference and comply with federal, state, and local floodplain regulations, including permitting requirements and constructing new buildings in A and V zones.

Learning Objective 4:
Learners will be able to discuss when flood insurance is required and when it’s recommended, flood insurance coverages and exclusions, what happens when a project owner does not have flood insurance, and how flood insurance policy costs are determined.

LUs: 7.0                                                                                              LU Type: LU|HSWs.

Prerequisites: Experience with site design

Advance Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Course Expiration Date: 11/22/2022

Complaint Resolution Policy:

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to doug@halfmoonseminars.org or by calling (715) 835-5900. A HalfMoon Education representative will respond within 72 hours to resolve the complaint, which will include, but not limited to, access to another CE activity at no or reduced cost or a full or partial refund. Each instance will be resolved on a case-by-case situation.