Who is responsible for ensuring the elevation certificate is completed accurately?

The permit official has a crucial role in ensuring that the elevation certificate is completed accurately. This individual's responsibilities often include reviewing documents related to floodplain management, including elevation certificates, to ensure that they meet all necessary requirements for compliance with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and local floodplain management regulations. They act as the checkpoint in the permit application process, verifying that all necessary information has been provided and, as needed, guiding property owners or engineers through any corrections or additional information required.

While the property owner and the engineer contribute valuable information for the elevation certificate, the ultimate responsibility for verifying its accuracy falls upon the permit official. The community planner may have oversight in terms of broader compliance with city planning, but they are not typically the ones ensuring the specific technical accuracy of documents like the elevation certificate as part of the permitting process.