Signatures
Who can complete Section C?
Any licensed surveyor, engineer or architect.
Are ECs required to participate in CRS?
Yes
What's new in Section A on the 2023 form?
A5, A6, some A8/A9 fields
Do both Comm Name and Comm # need to be correct?
Yes. They are separated now.
Is Section G mandatory?
It is under the new form.
Is Section H mandatory for CRS?
No
Why are ECs required in CRS?
Show compliance - Class 9 prereq
Who can fill out Section E?
Anybody
Starting when...must the new form be used?
November 1, 2023 (or July 7, 2023)
Why is Lat/Long important now?
Why important to show elevation of attached deck/stairs?
It might place the building in a flood zone
Who has to sign Section G?
Local official (any staff?)
What new diagrams come with Section H?
Foundation Type Diagrams.
First place to look when learning how to fill out EC?
The EC Instructions
Who fills out and signs Section G?
Local Officials
3 purposes of the EC form?
Compliance, Mapping and Insurance
What has replaced the Building Diagrams now in A7?
Nothing - they are still used.
When are ECs required for CRS purposes (construction stage)?
Finished Construction
What fields are mandatory with new form?
G8 and G11 (and Name, Signature & Date)
Define "First Floor Height".
First floor at or above grade (LAG).
Section E recently added what (taken from Section C)?
Stage of Construction fields.
What Sections can a local official fill out?
Sections A, B, E, G and H.
Must an EC be used for insurance now?
No and Yes
Why A6 (Photos) now?
First Floor Height and they really help
Does "Natural" or "Finished" grade matter?
No and Yes
Can local officials correct the EC using Section G?
Yes - as long as it's not an elevation.
What M&E is used for the Mitigation Discount?
A/C Unit, Furnace, Water Heater, Heat Pump, Elevator - Building. Washer/Dryer and food freezer - Contents
Is an A99 Zone considered SFHA?
Yes, but it has no flood depth or BFEs.
Who fills out Section H?
Anybody.
Are ECs used to place buildings on the NVT list?
Yes - when they come in with CRS reviews
Why new question for A8b/A9b?
TB1 suggests this standard, but it is not in 60.3.
Why are datum conversions needed?
Talk apples to apples
How can you correct an outdated EC using Section G
Select G1 and do what it says.
Why was Section H created?
To help defer costs of an EC when seeing if EC helped with rating/premium.
Att Gar & Enclosures - what's the deal?!
Explain.