MOKAN CRS Users Group Activity 310, Elevation Certificates Packet

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1 MOKAN CRS Users Group Activity 310, Elevation Certificates Packet This packet includes the following documents to be used as applicable to your community: EC checklist EC correction form EC gig list Coastal V-Zone Certificate FEMA Non-Residential Floodproofing Certificate (FEMA Technical Bulletin 3-93)

2 COMMUNITY RATING SYSTEM ELEVATION CERTIFICATE CHECKLIST The goal of this checklist is to assist the community with EC review. We suggest stapling this form to the front of your ECs for future reference and annual recertifications. The document provides specific detail on completing the form and diagram details to meet the CRS standards for Activity 310. This EC checklist is for: Property Address: Date: Reviewed by: Accepted, no errors Errors, corrections required Notes: SECTION A- PROPERTY INFORMATION Section A can be corrected by the community using the EC Correction Form The EC form is valid at the time of review Upper right hand side of the form lists the OMB Number and Expiration Date. Confirm the form is not expired. A2and/or A3 are completed with a valid address or property description Confirm the address and/or property description is valid in your community. A7 building diagram is complete to the type of construction Reference the FEMA EC packet for diagram descriptions. Note from the Specialist: Manufactured homes that are on a traditional pier system with skirting should be reflected as a Diagram 5. 1 A8/A9 (a-d) shall be completed as applicable to the structure If the section does not apply, N/A or should be added to the form. No field should be left blank. If A8 (d) and/or A9 (d) Engineered flood opening is marked, attached the signed and sealed engineered documents or the product evaluation certification to the EC The number of permanent flood openings, that are no higher than 1.0 foot above the higher of the exterior or interior grade or floor immediately below the opening. Reference section A the FEMA EC packet for engineered flood opening details. SECTION B- FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP (FIRM) INFORMATON Section B can be corrected by the community using the EC Correction Form B1 includes both the complete community name and six-digit community number as shown on the FIRM panel for the jurisdiction the structure is located. I.E.: City of Evansville or Vanderburgh County A structure located within an incorporated jurisdiction should not use the County as the community name (or the opposite). A structure located on property annexed into another jurisdiction since the panel was last updated should reflect the information for the jurisdiction since the annexation not the number or name for the community it used to be in. This allows the policy to be written as a part of the correct community. B2 has the correct County name B3 has the correct State B4 has both the correct map/panel number as shown on the FIRM For maps in a county-wide format, the sixth character of the Map Number is the letter C followed by a four-digit map number. For maps not in a county-wide format, enter the Community Panel number. The example below shows first a single community panel map which would require the full as the map/panel number and the second example is for a set of county-wide maps which require the entire 99009C0038. B5 has the correct suffix as shown on the FIRM The example above shows the suffix X for each panel. The suffix is found at the end of the map and panel number

3 B7 has the correct FIRM panel effective or revision date This is not always the same as the FIRM index dates as panels can be updated without the whole set being changed. An easy check for this is to use the FEMA Map Service Center to check a specific panel which would show the most current date for the specific panel. B8 identifies the correct flood zone as shown on the FIRM panel This is the zone affecting the structure only and can be checked by address on the FEMA Map Service Center. B9 contains the base flood elevation(s) The BFE for a property in the AE Zone should come from the Flood Insurance Study and often reflects the tenths place. B10 identifies the correct source of the base flood elevation(s) Zone AE elevations should be sourced from the FIS. A community providing the BFE from the FIRM by virtue of reading the map does not constitute Community Determined. Adequate information should be provided to locate the source when Other/Source is indicated. If other source is marked, vertical datum is still required C2 (a-h) shall have elevations provided. If not applicable, insert N/A or - All new construction shall include C2e. SECTION D SURVEYOR, ENGINEER, OR ARCHITECT CERTIFICATION Section D shall be completed, signed, and sealed by a State licensed professional. The EC lists survey, engineer, and/or architect as a qualifying professional. Check with your State office if standards are different. Example: State of Kansas does not accept EC sealed by an architect. SECTION E BUILDING ELEVATION INFORMATION (SURVEY NOT REQUIRED) FOR ZONE AO AND ZONE A (WITHOUT BFE) B11 identifies the correct datum for the BFE in B9 The datum is found on the individual map panel in the legend. Map panels in the same set could be in different datum due to updates of individual panels. B12 is correctly answered with Yes or No Non-coastal communities will always answer this No and it should not be left blank. If the answer is No then the Designation Date, CBRS and OPA do not need information designated. SECTION C BUILDING ELEVATION INFORMATION (SURVEY REQUIRED) Section C can only be corrected by the professional who sealed the document C1 identifies the stage of construction For CRS purpose only, the community is to only provide ECs for reviews that are marked as Finished Construction. C2 Verify the benchmark is valid and vertical datum is provided Most control networks will assign a unique identifier for each benchmark. For example, the National Geodetic Survey uses the Permanent Identifier (PID). For the benchmark utilized, provide the PID or other unique identifier assigned by the maintainer of the benchmark. For GPS survey, indicate the benchmark used for the base station, the Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS) sites used for an On-line Positioning User Service (OPUS) solution (also attach the OPUS report), or the name of the Real Time Network used. C2 vertical datum shall match B11 or method of conversion shall be listed under Section D. 2 E1-E5 shall be completed with data, N/A, or - SECTION F PROPERTY OWNER (OR OWNER S REPRESENTATIVE) CERTIFICATION Signature from property owner or owner s authorized representative is required for Zone A (without a FEMA-issued or communityissued BFE) or Zone AO SECTION G COMMUNITY INFORMATION (OPTIONAL) If G1 is checked, the community official s name and signature are required RESOURCES FEMA Elevation Certificate form and directions FEMA Map Service Center CRSResources.org, Activity 310, Elevation Certificates

4 [COMMUNITY LETTERHEAD] MEMO OF REVIEW FOR CORRECTNESS AND COMPLETION In accordance with this community s participation in the National Flood Insurance Program s Community Rating System, all FEMA Elevation Certificates must be correct and complete. The attached Certificate has some incorrect items which are noted here. SECTION A - PROPERTY INFORMATION A1. Building Owner s Name Policy Number For Insurance Company Use: A2. Building Street Address (including Apt., Unit, Suite, and/or Bldg. No.) or P.O. Route and Box No. Company NAIC Number City State ZIP Code A3. Property Description (Lot and Block Numbers, Tax Parcel Number, Legal Description, etc.) A4. Building Use (e.g., Residential, Non-Residential, Addition, Accessory, etc.) A5. Latitude/Longitude: Lat. Long. Horizontal Datum: NAD 1927 NAD 1983 A6. Attach at least 2 photographs of the building if the Certificate is being used to obtain flood insurance. A7. Building Diagram Number A8. For a building with a crawl space or enclosure(s), provide a) Square footage of crawl space or enclosure(s) sq ft b) No. of permanent flood openings in the crawl space or enclosure(s) walls within 1.0 foot above adjacent grade c) Total net area of flood openings in A8.b sq in d) Engineered flood openings? Yes No A9. For a building with an attached garage, provide: a) Square footage of attached garage sq ft b) No. of permanent flood openings in the attached garage walls within 1.0 foot above adjacent grade c) Total net area of flood openings in A9.b sq in d) Engineered flood openings? Yes No SECTION B - FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP (FIRM) INFORMATION B1. NFIP Community Name & Community Number B2. County Name B3. State B4. Map/Panel Number B5. Suffix B6. FIRM Index Date B7. FIRM Panel Effective/Revised Date B8. Flood Zone(s) B9. Base Flood Elevation(s) (Zone AO, use base flood depth) B10. Indicate the source of the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) data or base flood depth entered in Item B9. FIS Profile FIRM Community Determined Other (Describe) B11. Indicate elevation datum used for BFE in Item B9: NGVD 1929 NAVD 1988 Other/Source: B12. Is the building located in a Coastal Barrier Resources System (CBRS) area or Otherwise Protected Area (OPA)? Yes No Designation Date CBRS OPA SECTION C - BUILDING ELEVATION INFORMATION (SURVEY REQUIRED) C1. Building elevations are based on: Construction Drawings* Building Under Construction* Finished Construction *A new Elevation Certificate will be required when construction of the building is complete. C2. Elevations Zones A1-A30, AE, AH, A (with BFE), VE, V1-V30, V (with BFE), AR, AR/A, AR/AE, AR/A1-A30, AR/AH, AR/AO. Complete Items C2.a-h below according to the building diagram specified in Item A7. Benchmark Utilized Vertical Datum Indicate elevation datum used for the elevations in items a) through h) below. NGVD 1929 NAVD 1988 Other/Source: COMMENTS: Date of Review: Community Official: All elevation certificates shall be maintained by the community and copies with the attached memo made available upon request. May 2008

5 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ELEVATION CERTIFICATE IMPORTANT:Follow the instructions on pages 1 9. OMB No Expiration Date: July 31, 2015 SECTION A PROPERTY INFORMATION A1. Building Owner s Name Policy Number: FOR INSURANCE COMPANY USE A2. Building Street Address (including Apt., Unit, Suite, and/or Bldg. No.) or P.O. Route and Box No. Company NAIC Number: City State ZIP Code [Either A2 OR A3 must be completed. In either case, the city, state, and zip code must be listed] A3. Property Description (Lot and Block Numbers, Tax Parcel Number, Legal Description, etc.) A4. Building Use (e.g., Residential, Non-Residential, Addition, Accessory, etc.) A5. Latitude/Longitude: Lat. Long. Horizontal Datum: NAD 1927 NAD 1983 A6. Attach at least 2 photographs of the building if the Certificate is being used to obtain flood insurance. A7. Building Diagram Number A8. For a building with a crawlspace or enclosure(s): a) Square footage of crawlspace or enclosure(s) sq ft b) No. of permanent flood openings in the crawlspace or enclosure(s) within 1.0 foot above adjacent grade c) Total net area of flood openings in A8.b sq in d) Engineered flood openings? Yes No SECTION B FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP (FIRM) INFORMATION A9. For a building with an attached garage: a) Square footage of attached garage sq ft b) Number of permanent flood openings in the attached garage within 1.0 foot above adjacent grade c) Total net area of flood openings in A9.b sq in d) Engineered flood openings? Yes No B1. NFIP Community Name & Community Number B2. County Name B3. State B4. Map/Panel Number B5. Suffix B6. FIRM Index Date B7. FIRM Panel Effective/ Revised Date B8. Flood Zone(s) B9. Base Flood Elevation(s) (Zone AO, use base flood depth) B10. Indicate the source of the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) data or base flood depth entered in Item B9: FIS Profile FIRM Community Determined Other/Source: B11. Indicate elevation datum used for BFE in Item B9: NGVD 1929 NAVD 1988 Other/Source: B12. Is the building located in a Coastal Barrier Resources System (CBRS) area or Otherwise Protected Area (OPA)? Yes No Designation Date: / / CBRS OPA SECTION C BUILDING ELECTION INFORMATION (SURVEY REQUIRED) C1. Building elevations are based on: Construction Drawings* Building Under Construction* Finished Construction *A new Elevation Certificate will be required when construction of the building is complete. C2. Elevations Zones A1 A30, AE, AH, A (with BFE), VE, V1 V30, V (with BFE), AR, AR/A, AR/AE, AR/A1 A30, AR/AH, AR/AO. Complete Items C2.a h below according to the building diagram specified in Item A7. In Puerto Rico only, enter meters. Benchmark Utilized: Indicate elevation datum used for the elevations in items a) through h) below. NGVD 1929 NAVD 1988 Other/Source: Datum used for building elevations must be the same as that used for the BFE. Check the measurement used. a) Top of bottom floor (including basement, crawlspace, or enclosure floor). feet meters b) Top of the next higher floor. feet meters c) Bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member (V Zones only). feet meters d) Attached garage (top of slab). feet meters e) Lowest elevation of machinery or equipment servicing the building (Describe type of equipment and location in Comments). feet meters f) Lowest adjacent (finished) grade next to building (LAG). feet meters g) Highest adjacent (finished) grade next to building (HAG). feet meters h) Lowest adjacent grade at lowest elevation of deck or stairs, including structural support Vertical Datum:. feet meters Certifier s Name Title SECTION D SURVEYOR, ENGINEER, OR ARCHITECT CERTIFICATION This certification is to be signed and sealed by a land surveyor, engineer, or architect authorized by law to certify elevation information. I certify that the information on this Certificate represents my best efforts to interpret the data available. I understand that any false statement may be punishable by fine or imprisonment under 18 U.S. Code, Section Check here if comments are provided on back of form. Were latitude and longitude in Section A provided by a Check here if attachments. licensed land surveyor? Yes No Company Name License Number PLACE SEAL HERE Address City State ZIP Code Signature Date Telephone FEMA Form (7/12) See reverse side for continuation. Replaces all previous editions.

6 ELEVATION CERTIFICATE, page 2 IMPORTANT: in these spaces, copy the corresponding information from Section A. Building Street Address (including Apt., Unit, Suite, and/or Bldg. No.) or P.O. Route and Box No. FOR INSURANCE COMPANY USE Policy Number: City State ZIP Code Company NAIC Number: SECTION D SURVEYOR, ENGINEER, OR ARCHITECT CERTIFICATION CONTINUED Copy both sides of this Elevation Certificate for (1) community official, (2) insurance agent/company, and (3) building owner. Comments Signature Date SECTION E BUILDING ELEVATION INFORMATION (SURVEY NOT REQUIRED) FOR ZONE AO AND ZONE A (WITHOUT BFE) For Zones AO and A (without BFE), complete Items E1 E5. If the Certificate is intended to support a LOMA or LOMR-F request, complete Sections A, B,and C. For Items E1 E4, use natural grade, if available. Check the measurement used. In Puerto Rico only, enter meters. E1. Provide elevation information for the following and check the appropriate boxes to show whether the elevation is above or below the highest adjacent grade (HAG) and the lowest adjacent grade (LAG). a) Top of bottom floor (including basement, crawlspace, or enclosure) is. feet meters above or below the HAG. b) Top of bottom floor (including basement, crawlspace, or enclosure) is. feet meters above or below the LAG. E2. For Building Diagrams 6 9 with permanent flood openings provided in Section A Items 8 and/or 9 (see pages 8 9 of Instructions), the next higher floor (elevation C2.b in the diagrams) of the building is. feet meters above or below the HAG. E3. Attached garage (top of slab) is. feet meters above or below the HAG. E4. Top of platform of machinery and/or equipment servicing the building is. feet meters above or below the HAG. E5. Zone AO only: If no flood depth number is available, is the top of the bottom floor elevated in accordance with the community s floodplain management ordinance? Yes No Unknown. The local official must certify this information in Section G. SECTION F PROPERTY OWNER (OR OWNER S REPRESENTATIVE) CERTIFICATION The property owner or owner s authorized representative who completes Sections A, B, and E for Zone A (without a FEMA-issued or community-issued BFE) or Zone AO must sign here. The statements in Sections A, B, and E are correct to the best of my knowledge. Property Owner or Owner s Authorized Representative s Name Address City State ZIP Code Signature Date Telephone Comments SECTION G COMMUNITY INFORMATION (OPTIONAL) Check here if attachments. The local official who is authorized by law or ordinance to administer the community s floodplain management ordinance can complete Sections A, B, C (or E), and G of this Elevation Certificate. Complete the applicable item(s) and sign below. Check the measurement used in Items G8 G10. In Puerto Rico only, enter meters. G1. The information in Section C was taken from other documentation that has been signed and sealed by a licensed surveyor, engineer, or architect who is authorized by law to certify elevation information. (Indicate the source and date of the elevation data in the Comments area below.) G2. A community official completed Section E for a building located in Zone A (without a FEMA-issued or community-issued BFE) or Zone AO. G3. The following information (Items G4 G9) is provided for community floodplain management purposes. G4. Permit Number G5. Date Permit Issued G6. Date Certificate Of Compliance/Occupancy Issued G7. This permit has been issued for: New Construction Substantial Improvement G8. Elevation of as-built lowest floor (including basement) of the building:. feet meters Datum G9. BFE or (in Zone AO) depth of flooding at the building site:. feet meters Datum G10. Community s design flood elevation:. feet meters Datum Local Official s Name [If G1 is checked] Community Name Signature Title Telephone Date Comments Check here if attachments. FEMA Form (7/12) Replaces all previous editions.

7 Note: The V Zone design certificate is not a substitute for the NFIP Elevation Certificate (see Fact Sheet No. 1.4, Lowest Floor Elevation), which is required to certify as-built elevations needed for flood insurance rating. V ZONE DESIGN CERTIFICATE Name Policy Number (Insurance Co. Use) Building Address of Other Description Permit No. City _State Zip Code SECTION I: Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) Information Community No. Panel No. Suffix FIRM Date FIRM Zone(s) SECTION II: Elevation Information Used for Design [NOTE: This section documents the elevations/depths used or specified in the design it does not document surveyed elevations and is not equivalent to the as-built elevations required to be submitted during or after construction.] 1. FIRM Base Flood Elevation (BFE)... feet* 2. Community s Design Flood Elevation (DFE)... feet* 3. Elevation of the Bottom of Lowest Horizontal Structure Member... feet* 4. Elevation of Lowest Adjacent Grade... feet* 5. Depth of Anticipated Scour/Erosion used for Foundation Design... feet 6. Embedment Depth of Pilings of Foundation Below Lowest Adjacent Grade... feet * Indicate elevation datum used in 1-4: NGVD29 NAVD88 Other SECTION III: V Zone Design Certification Statement I certify that: (1) I have developed or reviewed the structural design, plans, and specifications for construction of the abovereferenced building and (2) that the design and methods of construction specified to be used are in accordance with accepted standards of practice** for meeting the following provisions: The bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member of the lowest floor (excluding piles and columns) is elevated to or above the BFE. The pile and column foundation and structure attached thereto is anchored to resist flotation, collapse, and lateral movement due to the effects of the wind and water loads acting simultaneously on all building components. Water loading values used are those associated with the base flood***. Wind loading values used are those required by the applicable State or local building code. The potential for scour and erosion at the foundation has been anticipated for conditions associated with the base flood, including wave action. SECTION IV: Breakaway Wall Design Certification Statement [NOTE. This section must be certified by a registered engineer or architect when breakaway walls are designed to have a resistance of more than 20 psf (0.96 kn/m2) determined using allowable stress design] I certify that: (1) I have developed or reviewed the structural design, plans, and specifications for construction of breakaway walls to be constructed under the above-referenced building and (2) that the design and methods of construction specified to be used are in accordance with accepted standards of practice** for meeting the following provisions: Breakaway wall collapse shall result from a water load less than that which would occur during the base flood***. The elevated portion of the building and supporting foundation system shall not be subject to collapse, displacement, or other structural damage due to the effects of wind and water loads acting simultaneously on all building components (see Section III). SECTION V: Certification and Seal This certification is to be signed and sealed by a registered professional engineer or architect authorized by law to certify structural designs. I certify the V Zone Design Certification Statement (Section III) and the Breakaway Wall Design Certification Statement (Section IV, check if applicable). Certifier s Name Title Address License Number Company Name Place Seal Here City State Zip Code Signature Date Telephone

8 Preparation of the Floodproofing Certificate for Non-Residential Buildings The Floodproofing Certificate is required for all non-residential buildings to be floodproofed and is to be completed by the design professional. The first part of the Certificate contains information concerning the location and ownership of the building. FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM FLOODPROOFING CERTIFICATE FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES O.M.B. No The floodproofing of non-residential buildings maybe permitted as an alternative to elevating to or above the Base Flood Elevation; however, a floodproofing design certification is required. This form is to be used for that certification. Floodproofing of a residential building does not alter a cummunity s floodplain management elevation requirements or affect the insurance rating unless the community has been issued an exception by FEMA to allow floodproofed residential basements. The permitting of a floodproofed residential basement requires a separate certification specifying that the design complies with the local floodplain management ordinance. BUILDING OWNER S NAME FOR INSURANCE COMPANY USE POLICY NUMBER STREET ADDRESS (including Apt., Unit, Suite and/or Bldg. Number) OR P.O ROUTE AND BOX NUMBER COMPANY NAIC NUMBER OTHER DESCRIPTION (Lot and Block Numbers, etc.) CITY STATE ZIP CODE Building location and Ownership information Section I of the Certificate is the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) information, including the BFE used in designing the floodproofing system. Copies of the FIRM should be available through the community s floodplain administrator. SECTION I FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP (FIRM) INFORMATION Provide the following from the proper FIRM: COMMUNITY NUMBER I PANEL NUMBER I SUFFIX I DATE OF FIRM INDEX I FIRM ZONE I BASE FLOOD ELEVATION I (in AO Zones use depth) I Section I 10

9 Section II requests information regarding the floodproofing design. The first item is the elevation, referenced to the datum of the FIRM (generally the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929), to which the building is floodproofed. This elevation must be equal to or greater than the BFE. It is important to note that for insurance rating purposes, the floodproofing design must provide protection to 1 foot above the BFE to receive rating credit. If the building is floodproofed only to the BFE, then the building s insurance rating will result in a higher premium. Before a decision is made to floodproof to less than 1 foot above the BFE, insurance implications should be carefully considered. The second item is the height of the floodproofing above the lowest adjacent grade. This information is intended to be used by community building officials, FEMA, and NFIP insurance underwriters to analyze the level of safety that the floodproofing design will provide. Since floodwaters exert greater pressure on the floodproofed building as the height of the flooding increases (see Figure 1), floodproofing that exceeds 3 feet in height represents a greater risk and may result in insurance rates that reflect this increased risk. SECTION II FLOODPROOFING INFORMATION (By a Registered Professional Engineer or Architect) Floodproofing Design Elevation Information: Building is floodproofed to an elevation of. feet NGVD. (Elevation datum used must be the same as that on the FIRM.) Height of floodproofing on the building above the lowest adjacent grade is feet. (NOTE: for insurance rating purposes, the building s floodproofed design elevation must be at least one foot above the Base Flood Elevation to receive rating credit. If the building is floodproofed only to the Base Flood Elevation, then the building s insurance rating will result in a higher premium.) Section II Section III is the actual certification of the floodproofing design as required in Section 60.3(c)(4) of the NFIP regulations. It is important to note that design professionals signing this form are certifying that they have developed and/or reviewed the design plans and specifications and find them in compliance with accepted standards of practice for dry floodproofing. This certification is based on the floodproofing design, not the as-built condition of the building. The person signing this form must be a registered professional engineer or architect within the state or territory where the building will be constructed or substantially improved. 11

10 SECTION Ill CERTIFICATION (By a Registered Professional Engineer or Architect) Non-Residential Floodproofed Construction Certification: I certify that based upon development and/or review of structural design, specifications, and plans for construction that the design and methods of construction are in accordance with accepted standards of practice for meeting the following provisions: The structure, together with attendant utilities and sanitary facilities, is watertight to the floodproofed design elevation indicated above, with walls that are substantially impermeable to the passage of water. All structural components are capable of resisting hydrostatic and hydrodynamic flood forces, including the effects of buoyancy, and anticipated debris impact forces. I certify that the information on this certificate represents my best effort to interpret the data available. I understand that any false statement may be punishable by fine or imprisonment under 18 U.S. Code, Section CERTIFIER S NAME TITLE LICENSE NUMBER (or Affix Seal) COMPANY NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP SIGNATURE DATE PHONE Copies should be made of this certificate for: 1) community official, 2) insurance agent/company, 3) building owner. FEMA Form Section Ill The NFIP The NFIP was created by Congress in 1968 to provide federally backed flood insurance coverage, because flood insurance was generally unavailable from private insurance companies. The NFIP is also intended to reduce future flood losses by identifying floodprone areas and ensuring that new development in these areas is adequately protected from flood damage. The NFIP is based on an agreement between the federal government and participating communities that have been identified as being floodprone. FEMA, through the Federal Insurance Administration (FIA), makes flood insurance available to the residents of a participating community provided that the community adopts and enforces adequate floodplain management regulations that meet the minimum NFIP requirements. The NFIP encourages communities to adopt floodplain management ordinances that exceed the minimum NFIP criteria. Included in the NFIP requirements, found under Title 44 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, are minimum building design and 12