Waterville, OH · Lucas County

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Floodproofing Certificate for Non-Residential Structures

This certificate documents floodproofing design for a non-residential building and is completed by the building owner and a registered professional engineer or architect.

What this form is

Use this FEMA certificate to document floodproofing design for a non-residential building when floodproofing is used as an alternative to elevating the building to or above the Base Flood Elevation. It requests owner and property details, Flood Insurance Rate Map information, floodproofing elevations, and certification by a registered professional engineer or architect. The form says copies should go to the community official, insurance agent or company, and building owner.

Who needs it

A building owner pursuing floodproofing for a non-residential structure and the registered professional engineer or architect certifying its design need to complete it.

How to submit it

Make copies for the community official, insurance agent or company, and building owner, as directed on the form. It does not provide a city address, email, or portal.

About notarization

This certificate does not require notarization; the registered professional engineer or architect certifies, signs, and dates the form.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Certificate

    Download the Floodproofing Certificate for Non-Residential Structures PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete Owner And Property Details

    Enter the building owner's information and the requested Flood Insurance Rate Map details.

  3. 3

    Have The Design Certified

    Have a registered professional engineer or architect complete the floodproofing information and certification, then sign and date the form.

  4. 4

    Make And Distribute Copies

    Make copies for the community official, insurance agent or company, and building owner.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Floodproofing Certificate for Non-Residential Structures?
It documents floodproofing design as an alternative to elevating a non-residential building to or above the Base Flood Elevation. A registered professional engineer or architect certifies the design.
Who completes the floodproofing certificate?
The form asks for the building owner's information and Flood Insurance Rate Map details. A registered professional engineer or architect provides the floodproofing information and certifies the design.
Do I need a notary for the Floodproofing Certificate?
No. The certificate does not require notarization; the registered professional engineer or architect certifies, signs, and dates the form.
How do I submit the Floodproofing Certificate?
Make copies for the community official, insurance agent or company, and building owner, as the form directs. It does not list a submission address, email, or portal.

Need something notarized?

This Floodproofing Certificate for Non-Residential Structures doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Waterville form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.