RI Coastal Property Guide

Resources & Links

FEMA Building Code Resources:
https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/risk-management/building-science

FEMA Coastal Construction Manual:
https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/2020-08/fema55_voli_combined.pdf

FEMA Community Rating System:
https://www.fema.gov/floodplain-management/community-rating-system

FEMA Elevating Your Home:
www.fema.gov/pdf/rebuild/mat/sec5.pdf

FEMA Flood Zones:
https://www.fema.gov/flood-maps

FEMA Homeowner’s Guide to Retrofitting:
https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/2020-07/fema_nfip_homeowners-guide-retrofitting_2014.pdf

FEMA Map Service Center:
msc.fema.gov/

FEMA NFIP Elevation Certificate and Instructions:
https://www.fema.gov/glossary/elevation-certificate

FEMA Wind Retrofit Guide for Residential Buildings:
https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_804_flyer_052219.pdf

Floodsmart.gov Glossary of Terms:
https://www.floodsmart.gov/definitions

Floodsmart.gov:
www.floodsmart.gov/

Highlights of ASCE 24-05 Flood Resistant Design and Construction:
https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/2020-07/asce24-14_highlights_jan2015.pdf

IBHS FORTIFIED Program:
https://fortifiedhome.org/

IBHS FORTIFIED Hurricane Standards:
https://www.smarthomeamerica.org/resources/fortified-home-hurricane-building-standards

IBHS FORTIFIED Roof Information:
https://fortifiedhome.org/roof/

ICC Hurricane Safety:
https://www.iccsafe.org/professional-development/safety2/hurricane-safety/

International Codes Flood Resistant Provisions:
https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/risk-management/building-science/building-codes/flood-resistant-provisions-2021-international-codes-2021

N.C. Division of Coastal Management, shoreline protection structures:
https://deq.nc.gov/about/divisions/coastal-management/coastal-management-oceanfront-shorelines/protecting-oceanfront-property-erosion

National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP):
https://www.fema.gov/flood-insurance

Local NFIP Coordinators:
https://riema.ri.gov/contact-us

R.I. Building Code Commission:
www.ribcc.ri.gov/

R.I. Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC):
www.crmc.ri.gov/

R.I. CRMC – Rebuilding after the Hurricane:
www.crmc.ri.gov/coastalstorms/CRMC-RebuildAfterHurricane.pdf

R.I. Coastal Barrier Resource System (CBRS) Maps:
https://www.fws.gov/program/coastal-barrier-resources-act/maps-and-data

R.I. CRMC Coastal Shoreline Features:
www.crmc.ri.gov/guidesreports/CRMC_Coastal_Shoreline_Features.pdf

R.I. CRMC Hurricane Preparedness Guide:
www.crmc.ri.gov/coastalstorms/RI-Hurricane-Prepare.pdf

R.I. CRMC On-site Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS):
www.crmc.ri.gov/regulations/index.html

R.I. CRMC Regulations (R.I. Coastal Resources Management Program):
https://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/650-20-00-1

R.I. CRMC Special Area Management Plans:
www.crmc.ri.gov/samps/index.html

R.I. CRMC Shoreline Change Maps:
www.crmc.ri.gov/datamaps/maps-shorelinechange.html

R.I. CRMC Water Use Maps:
www.crmc.ri.gov/datamaps/maps-wateruse.html

R.I. DEM Cesspool Phase-out:
https://dem.ri.gov/environmental-protection-bureau/water-resources/permitting/septic-onsite-wastewater-treatment-7

R.I. DEM Environmental Resource Map:
https://dem.ri.gov/online-services/data-maps

R.I. DEM OWTS Rules:
https://dem.ri.gov/environmental-protection-bureau/water-resources/permitting/septic-onsite-wastewater-treatment-owts

R.I. DEM Wetland Jurisdiction Maps:
https://ridemgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=87e104c8adb449eb9f905e5f18020de5

R.I. DEM Wetlands FAQ:
www.dem.ri.gov/programs/benviron/water/wetlands/pdfs/realtor.pdf

R.I. Department of Business Regulation Insurance Division – Consumer Alert Hurricane Preparation:
https://dbr.ri.gov/documents/divisions/insurance/consumers/Consumer_Alert_2017-3.pdf

R.I. Flood Awareness and Climate Change Taskforce (R.I. FACCT): Rebuilding After A Storm – November 2009:
www.crmc.ri.gov/coastalstorms/PostStormRebuild.pdf

R.I. Hazard Mitigation Plan:
https://riema.ri.gov/planning-mitigation/hazard-mitigation/hazard-mitigation-planning

R.I. Hurricane Evacuation Maps:
http://www.riema.ri.gov/resources/citizens/prepare/evacuation.php

R.I. Inundation Surfaces (Sea Level Rise viewer):
www.arcgis.com/home/webmap/viewer.html?webmap=6b97585af3ee4b51af62a10953cd7dc0

National Flood Insurance Program Statistics:
https://nfipservices.floodsmart.gov//reports-flood-insurance-data

R.I. Real Estate Sales Disclosures:
webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE5/5-20.8/INDEX.HTM

Rhode Island State Building Code documents:
https://www.sos.ri.gov/divisions/Open-Government/State/rules-and-regulations/building-and-fire-codes

RIEMA Evacuation Information:
https://riema.ri.gov/planning-mitigation/evacuation

RIEMA Flood Insurance Information:
https://riema.ri.gov/planning-mitigation/resources-rhode-island-citizens/flood-insurance

RIEMA Floodplain Management:
https://riema.ecms.ri.gov/planning-mitigation/floodplain-management

RIEMA Floodplain Mapping:
https://riema.ecms.ri.gov/planning-mitigation/floodplain-management/mapping