New York Floodplain Mapping, Insurance, and Regulation
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Agenda
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Agenda Day One: Thursday, March 9, 2023
11:00 am – 2:15 pm EST (including a 15-min. break)
Flood Insurance Rate Maps, Flood Insurance Studies, and Letters of Map Change
History and types of flood maps
- Levels of detail
- Flood zones
- Flood mapping planning and needs
Reading and interpreting flood maps
- Map panel and index information
- Map features
Flood insurance studies
- Purpose and contents
- Floodway data table
- Stream profiles
Obtaining and using flood map
Map determinations
Letters of Map Change
- Introduction to and purpose of LOMCs
- Letters of Map Amendment
- Letters of Map Revision based on Fill
- Letters of Map Revision
Agenda Day Two: Friday, March 10, 2023
11:00 am – 2:15 pm EST (including a 15-min. break)
National Flood Insurance Program and International Building Codes: Development Standards for Floodplains
Types of floods and floodplains
Introduction to FEMA’s Floodplain Regulatory Staircase: 44CFR60.3
Introduction to the International Building Code and relationship to FEMA regulations
Relationship between International Building Code and New York State Uniform Code
Key terms and concepts
- Flood zones
- Lowest floor
- Basement
- Flood-resistant materials
- Flood vents
- Utilities
- Areas below the lowest floor
Ways to elevate
Floodways
Base flood elevations, design flood elevations, and freeboard
Flood zones that do not have flood elevations
Substantial improvement and substantial damage
Floodproofing
Manufactured homes
Recreational vehicles
Historic structures
Variances
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Credits
Professional Engineers
6.0 PDHs
Practicing Institute of Engineering
6.0 PDHs
Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours
AIA
6.0 LU|HSW
Landscape Architects
6.0 HSW CE Hours
LA CES
6.0 HSW PDHs
Land Surveyors
6.0 PDHs
Floodplain Managers
6.0 ASFPM CECs
Certified Planners
CM|6
Geologists
6.0 PDHs
Continuing Education Credit Information
This webinar is open to the public and is designed to qualify for 6.0 PDHs for professional engineers, land surveyors and geologists, 6.0 HSW continuing education hours for licensed architects, and 6.0 HSW continuing education hours for landscape architects in New York.
This webinar has been evaluated for compliance with the NYS Mandatory Continuing Education requirements by the Practicing Institute of Engineering and has been approved for 6.0 PDHs in the fields of professional engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, land surveying and geology.
The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System has approved this course for 6.0 LU|HSW (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.
This webinar has been approved by the Association of State Floodplain Managers for 6.0 CECs for floodplain managers.
HalfMoon Education is an approved CM Provider with the American Planning Association. This course is registered for CM | 6 for Certified Planners.
Visit this course listing at www.halfmoonseminars.org for updates on pending credits. Completion certificates will be awarded to participants who complete this event and earn a passing score (80%) on the quiz that follows the presentation (multiple attempts allowed).
On-Demand Credits
The above credits only apply to the live presentation. This course in an on-demand format may not qualify for the same credits as the live presentation. Below is a list of credits that may be obtainable through the on-demand format. Please consult with your licensing board to ensure on-demand format is recognized.
AIA: 6.0 LU|HSWs
LA CES: 6.0 HSW PDHs
Floodplain Managers 6.0 ASFPM CECs
Speakers
William Nechamen, CFM
Principal and Owner of Nechamen Consulting, LLCMr. 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, Mr. Nechamen was their first chair and currently serves the Association as its treasurer and membership coordinator.
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. Mr. Nechamen served as chair (2013-2015), vice-chair (2011-2013) and treasurer (2008-2010) and is currently co-chair of the Floodplain Regulations Committee as well as an active Board member. He has received the ASFPM Meritorious Lifetime Achievement in Floodplain Management Award.
In his capacity as floodplain coordinator, Mr. Nechamen 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
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Course Title: New York Floodplain Mapping, Insurance, and Regulation
Delivery Method: Live Online
Course Description: This six-hour live event examines the types of flood maps, how to read and interpret them, and how apply the information they contain. It covers Letter of Map Change, types of floods and floodplains, the National Flood Insurance Program and the relationship between the International Building Code and New York State Uniform Code for development standards in floodplains. The course will also examine floodproofing strategies for different types of structures, discuss base flood elevations and flood zones.
Learning Objectives:
Learning Objective 1: Learners will be able to obtain and interpret flood maps, including FEMA flood zone designations and Flood Insurance Rate Maps.
Learning Objective 2: Learners will be able to explain the role and purpose of Letters of Map Change, Letters of Map Amendment, and Letters of Map Revision in the site development process.
Learning Objective 3: Learners will be able to identify the causes and types of floods and explain what measures can be taken to protect structures, including increased elevation and flood-proofing measures.
Learning Objective 4: Learners will be able to reference and comply with the requirements of the National Floodplain Insurance Program, the International Building Code and New York State Uniform Code as they relate to floodplain development.
LUs: 6.0 LU Type: LU|HSWs.
Prerequisites: Experience with site evaluation and development
Advance Preparation: None
Program Level: Intermediate
Course Expiration Date: 01/20/2026
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