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diagram number for elevation cert

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(@nextstep)
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if a home on pilings is fully enclosed and the bottom is used for living area is it diagram 1 or 6? thanks for your input.

 
Posted : July 29, 2013 2:22 pm
(@scott-mclain)
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I would say 6 if you can visual determine that the upper floor is raised and not a pole building type construction. But it really makes no difference, The "Top of bottom floor" is going to be the same spot.

 
Posted : July 29, 2013 4:14 pm
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> if a home on pilings is fully enclosed and the bottom is used for living area is it diagram 1 or 6? thanks for your input.

oops,,, went to edit my post and hit delete..

I would say if the upper story is supported by the pilings you mentioned, it is for sure a type 6.

If there is a bearing wall on the concrete slab that supports the upper structure, it would probably be a 1A or 1B, depending on how the slab is constructed.

 
Posted : July 30, 2013 1:10 pm
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after calling the flood plain manager i dont feel so stupid. she is pretty sharp when it comes to the elevation cert and she said it was a good question. she pretty much said the same thing as andy j. the county has the structure on record as slab on grade so i went with 1A. i really appreciate everyones input. thank you!

 
Posted : July 30, 2013 4:03 pm
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happy to help! glad you found an answer.

 
Posted : July 31, 2013 1:11 pm