Professional Standards & Competencies Flashcards
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A Certified Floodplain Surveyor discovers an error in a previously submitted LOMA application after the determination has been issued. What is the most appropriate professional response?
Answer: Notify FEMA and the community and submit a correction or Letter of Map Amendment Revision
Professional ethics require the CFS to proactively disclose errors to FEMA and the affected community and initiate corrective action.
Which professional body is primarily responsible for administering the CFS certification program?
Answer: Association of State Floodplain Managers (ASFPM)
ASFPM administers the CFS certification program as part of its professional development mission in floodplain management.
When a CFS is engaged by a developer whose project may affect a floodplain, what must the surveyor disclose before accepting the engagement?
Answer: Any conflicts of interest, financial relationships, or prior involvement with the project
CFS professionals must disclose potential conflicts of interest to maintain objectivity and uphold public trust.
Under the NFIP, which document defines the minimum standards that communities must adopt to participate in the flood insurance program?
Answer: 44 CFR Part 60 — Criteria for Land Management and Use
44 CFR Part 60 establishes the minimum floodplain management criteria that participating NFIP communities must meet.
A CFS is asked to certify an elevation certificate for a structure in a Zone AE area without conducting a site visit. What should the CFS do?
Answer: Decline to certify; a site visit with field measurements is required for an accurate EC
An Elevation Certificate requires field survey measurements; certifying without a site visit violates professional standards and FEMA requirements.
Continuing education requirements for CFS recertification primarily serve which purpose?
Answer: Ensuring certificants remain current with evolving standards, regulations, and best practices
Continuing education keeps CFS professionals updated on regulatory changes, new mapping methodologies, and floodplain management advances.
When a CFS identifies that a community's floodplain ordinance does not meet minimum NFIP standards, the most appropriate professional action is to:
Answer: Advise the client of the deficiency and recommend the community correct its ordinance
A CFS must inform the client of regulatory deficiencies and recommend corrective action to protect public safety and NFIP standing.