Virginia Local Official's Guide to Floodplain Management: Guidance for Those Regulating Development in the Floodplain.

摘要

Topics covered in this handbook include floodplain construction and building code requirements, the duties and responsibilities of the building inspector under the NFIP and the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code and flood-resistant building techniques and materials. Chapter One contains introductory information explaining how to use the Guide and provides other resources. Chapter Two includes a history of the NFIP and describes the roles of the various levels of government (i.e., federal, state, and local). Chapter Three describes how FEMA prepares flood studies and floodplain maps which are used to guide development in the floodplain. In addition, Chapter Three explains how and why the studies and maps are revised. Chapter Four provides an explanation of the NFIP requirements for development, permitting, inspections, enforcement, compliance, and variances. Chapter Five discusses specific recommendations for communities that wish to provide a greater degree of safety and protection by adopting flood damage reduction standards that exceed the minimum requirements of the NFIP. Look in this chapter for good ideas that will help your community minimize future damage. If you already have older buildings in your floodplains, you can find suggestions for handling redevelopment proposals.