CEU LA CES Floodplain Management 101Take the following quiz to qualify for 1 LA CES continuing education credit. A passing grade requires 8 correct answers.Z Archive CEU LA CES Floodplain Mgmt 101 6.30.20 Successful completion of the following quiz is required to receive LA CES continuing education credits. Last name, First name, InitialASLA #CLARB #CSLA #FL #Email Address1. What is design flood elevation (DFE)? The flood having a one percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. The elevation of surface water resulting from a flood that has a 1 percent chance of equaling or exceeding that level in any given year. Elevation of the design flood, including wave height, relative to the datum specified on the community’s flood hazard map. Any land area susceptible to being inundated by floodwaters from any source.2. Two key factors when working in a flood-prone area are to better manage the flood risks and taking steps to reduce vulnerability and better mange the landscape to reduce the magnitude and destructive power of floods. True False3. Local Officials and Floodplain Administrators adopt and enforce floodplain management ordinance compliant with Federal/State laws including Issue or deny development Inspect development and maintain records Make substantial damage determinations Oversee project relating to local regulations located in the Zoning and Building Codes All of the above None of the above4. Floodplain Management Regulations include zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, building codes, health regulations and special purpose ordinances such as a floodplain ordinance, grading ordinance, or erosion control ordinance. True False5. Alteration or relocation of a watercourse must not reduce or impede the flood carrying capacity of the watercourse in any way True False6. In a floodplain, outdoor furniture seating areas are prohibited unless furniture is designed to be easily movable (no equipment required for removing) in the event of a flood. True False7. It is unlawful to interfere with a natural floodplain by blocking storage space with fill material (such as in landscapes) that may worsen future flooding. Floodplain fill can also have negative impacts on wildlife habitat and wetlands. True False8. Landscape Architects are part of the critical design professionals when completing projects in flood-prone areas. True False9. Rural areas produce flood causing runoff at a faster rate then do urban areas. True False10. The role of design professionals engaged in projects in flood prone areas should: Familiarize themselves with all applicable regulations including regulatory maps Understand all flood risks and related factors Become familiar not only with local zoning, subdivision control, and building codes but applicable state and federal regulations Understand project scope including the type of activity and degree of risk Comply with all regulations and adherence to the “customary” standards of engineering or architectural practice in a community Design for the flood specified in applicable floodplain regulations Become familiar with available technologies and risk and select best practice materials All of the above None of the aboveΔ
