Agenda

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Monday, February 2, 2026
11:00 am – 2:00 pm CST
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
11:00 am – 3:00 pm CST


Agenda:
John Squerciati, PE, CFM

Day 1: Monday, Feb. 2, 2026
Session 1: Floodplain Development under NFIP Standards

  • Overview of the NFIP
  • Using the right maps and flood data
  • Determining what regulations are in effect for a property
  • Classifying structures
  • Determining which building codes apply
  • Identifying when permits are required

Session 2: Building Design Under NFIP Standards

  • Standards for Building Design
  • Technical Bulletin 1: Openings in foundation walls and enclosure walls
  • Technical Bulletin 2: Flood damage‐resistant materials
  • Technical Bulletin 3: Dry floodproofing
  • Technical Bulletin 5: Free‐of‐obstruction requirements
  • Technical Bulletin 7: Wet floodproofing
  • Technical Bulletin 9: Breakaway walls
  • Other Bulletins: Elevators, below‐grade parking, corrosion protection

 

Day 2: Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026
Session 3: Designing and Constructing Flood-Resistant Buildings

  • CDT Flood-resistant design review
  • The NFIP and building code requirements
  • Understanding flood zones and classifying buildings
  • Complying with siting requirements
  • Using flood‐damage resistant materials
  • Installing utilities and service equipment
  • ASCE 7‐16: Flood‐resistant building design loads
  • Reviewing flood‐resistant design and construction benefits to clients
    • Reduced damages and losses
    • Reduced service losses
    • Reduced insurance costs
    • Increased resiliency

Session 4: Designing and Constructing Foundations and Above‐Grade Flood Resistance; Final Case Studies

  • Basic principles of flood-resistant design
  • Foundation types and styles
  • Complying with restrictions on soils and fill
  • Designing closed foundations and slabs‐on‐grade
  • Designing open foundations on piles
  • Complying with elevation requirements to use freeboard
  • Design of walls
  • Location of mechanical and HVAC equipment
  • Design of decks, concrete pads and patios
  • Pool design
  • Limitations on dry flood‐proofed, non‐residential buildings
  • Final case study exercises

 

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Credits

Engineers
6.0 PDHs

Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours

AIA - American Institute of Architects
6.0 HSW LUs

Landscape Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours

LACES - Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System
6.0 HSW PDHs

ICC - International Code Council
0.6 CEUs (Building)

Floodplain Managers
6.0 ASFPM CECs

 

Continuing Education Information

This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.0 PDHs for professional engineers, 6.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 6.0 HSW continuing education hours for landscape architects in all states that allow this learning method. Please refer to specific state rules to determine eligibility.

HalfMoon Education is an approved continuing education sponsor for engineers in Florida (Provider License No: CEA362), Indiana (License No. CE21700059), Maryland, and New Jersey (Approval No. 24GP00049300). HalfMoon Education is deemed an approved continuing education sponsor for New York engineers, architects and landscape architects via its registration with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (AIA/CES) and the Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System (LA/CES). Other states do not preapprove continuing education providers or courses.

The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.0 HSW LUs (Sponsor No. J885). Only full participation is reportable to the AIA/CES.

The Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.0 HSW PDHs. Only full participation is reportable to the LA CES.

The International Code Council has approved this event for .6 CEUs in the specialty area of Building (Preferred Provider No. 1232).

The Association of State Floodplain Managers has approved this course for 6.0 CECs for floodplain managers.

Attendance will be monitored, and attendance certificates will be available after the webinar for those who attend the entire course and score a minimum 80% on the quiz that follows the course (multiple attempts allowed).

*On-Demand Credits*

The preceding credit information only applies to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format is not pre-approved by any licensing boards and may not qualify for the same credits; please consult your licensing board(s) to ensure that a structured, asynchronous learning format is appropriate. The following pre-approvals may be available for the on-demand format upon request:

6.0 HSW LUs (AIA)
6.0 HSW PDHs (LA CES)

Speakers

John Squerciati, PE, CFM

Senior Associate at Dewberry Engineers, Inc. in Fairfax, Virginia

Mr. Squerciati has over 26 years of post-disaster damage assessment and hazard mitigation experience under Dewberry’s Technical Assistance Contracts with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). He has worked on numerous floods and other natural disasters as well as terrorist events. Mr. Squerciati has provided assistance in developing and updating several FEMA policy and technical documents including Protecting Building Utilities From Flood Damage (FEMA P-348), Mitigation Assessment Team Report: Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Coast (FEMA 549), Flood Damage-Resistant Materials Requirements (NFIP Technical Bulletin 2), Protecting Manufactured Homes from Floods and Other Hazards (FEMA P-85), Engineering Principles and Practices for Retrofitting Flood Prone Residential Buildings (FEMA P-259), Hurricane Isaac in Louisiana Mitigation Assessment Team Report (FEMA P-938), Floodproofing Non-Residential Buildings (FEMA P-936), Mitigation Assessment Team Report – Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey and New York: Building Performance Observations, Recommendations, and Technical Guidance (FEMA P-942), and Mitigation Assessment Team Report – Hurricanes Irma and Maria in Puerto Rico (FEMA P-2020). Mr. Squerciati currently serves on flood-related technical standard committees for both the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and ASTM International.

Mr. Squerciati has developed course materials and served as an instructor for the following courses at FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute: Multi-Hazard Mitigation Design Concepts (E312), Retrofitting Flood-Prone Residential Buildings (E279), Benefit-Cost Analysis (E276), Public Assistance Mitigation (E239), Residential Coastal Construction (E386) and Advanced FEMA Building Science Concepts (E2460). In addition, he assisted in the development of materials and been an instructor for numerous field training workshops, webinars and online seminars for Substantial Damage estimation, structural flood-proofing, NFIP technical bulletins, coastal construction, protecting manufactured homes from flooding, and Benefit-Cost Analysis (BCA). Mr. Squerciati received his undergraduate and graduate degrees in civil engineering from the Cooper Union with a major in structural engineering and a minor in geotechnical engineering. He has taken additional course work on engineering for extreme winds at Texas Tech University. Mr. Squerciati is a licensed Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the State of Louisiana and is a Certified Floodplain Manager.

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:  Flood-Resistant Design and Construction

Delivery Method: Live Online 

Course Description: This six-hour course focuses on flood-resistant design and construction techniques in accordance with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and related building code requirements. The course includes site analysis using flood maps and data, application of NFIP Technical Bulletins, and the selection of appropriate materials, utilities, and foundation types. The course examines the proper design of flood-resistant components and structures, including foundations, walls, decks, pools and more.

Learning Objectives: 

Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to utilize flood maps and data to determine the regulations and building codes that apply to a specific site or structure and identify when permits are required.

Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to analyze NFIP Technical Bulletins 1-3, 5, 7, and 9 for compliance guidance related to foundation walls, floodproofing, breakaway walls, and more.

Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to utilize flood damage-resistant materials, comply with siting requirements, and explain how to safely install utilities and service equipment.

Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to analyze flood-resistant designs for closed foundations, slabs-on-grade, open foundation on piles, walls, decks, patios, and pools.

LUs: 6.0

LU Type: LU|HSWs 

Prerequisites: None

Advance Preparation: None 

Program Level: Intermediate 

Course Expiration Date:  05/23/2028

Complaint Resolution Policy: 

Complaints regarding this course can be emailed to fchapman@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.