What is one way to ensure a new building's elevation is sufficient before allowing construction after the second inspection?

Having the builder provide an elevation certification is the best way to ensure a new building's elevation is sufficient before allowing construction after the second inspection. An elevation certification is an official document that confirms the building's elevation relative to the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) and other relevant floodplain management requirements.

This certification is typically completed by a licensed surveyor and provides crucial information necessary for flood insurance purposes as well as compliance with local building codes and regulations. It serves as an assurance that the building is elevated appropriately to mitigate flood risk, which is critical in floodplain management.

While requesting an elevation report from local authorities or waiting for recommendations from FEMA might seem helpful, they do not provide the direct, specific information needed for a particular structure's compliance. Community meetings could gather input and information, but they would not offer the definitive measurements and certification needed to validate elevation standards for any new construction. Therefore, the elevation certification provided by the builder is the most reliable method to confirm compliance.