Chesapeake, VA · City of Chesapeake
Dry Floodproofing Certificate for Non-Residential Structures
This FEMA certificate documents dry floodproofing design, surveyed elevations, and construction for non-residential buildings and non-residential portions of mixed-use buildings.
What this form is
The certificate documents dry floodproofing for non-residential buildings and non-residential portions of mixed-use buildings. It is required for those structures to receive dry floodproofing credit under the National Flood Insurance Program, and finished-construction certification requires Sections I through IV. The form requests property and flood-map details, design and elevation information, and certifications from licensed professionals; required photographs, plans, and owner acknowledgment must also be provided.
Who needs it
Building owners and licensed professionals use this certificate for dry-floodproofed non-residential buildings or non-residential portions of mixed-use buildings.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form says to provide copies of all pages and attachments to a community official, the insurance agent or company, and the building owner.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; licensed professionals sign and seal applicable certifications, and the building owner signs the required acknowledgment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Certificate
Download the Dry Floodproofing Certificate for Non-Residential Structures PDF.
- 2
Complete The Applicable Sections
Enter the property and flood-map information and have the appropriate licensed professionals complete the required certifications.
- 3
Gather Required Attachments
Include the required photographs, flood emergency operations plan, inspection and maintenance plan, and signed owner acknowledgment.
- 4
Provide Copies
Provide copies of all pages and attachments to a community official, the insurance agent or company, and the building owner.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Dry Floodproofing Certificate document?
- It records property and flood-map information, dry floodproofing design and elevation details, and professional certifications for qualifying non-residential structures.
- Who completes the certificate?
- The building owner provides property information. Licensed engineers, architects, or land surveyors complete applicable design, elevation, and construction certifications.
- Do I need a notary for the Dry Floodproofing Certificate?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; licensed professionals sign and seal applicable certifications, and the building owner signs the required acknowledgment.
- How do I submit the Dry Floodproofing Certificate?
- Check Chesapeake's website for current submission details. The form directs users to provide copies of all pages and attachments to a community official, the insurance agent or company, and the building owner.
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This Dry Floodproofing Certificate for Non-Residential Structures doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Chesapeake form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.