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	== Buildings Below Ground ==		== Buildings Below Ground ==
	Buildings constructed primarily (50% ~~or more~~ of the Actual Cash Value of the building, including machinery and equipment) ~~below ground level~~ are not eligible for NFIP coverage. The NFIP makes an exception to this exclusion under specific circumstances.		Buildings constructed primarily below ground level (more than 49% of the Actual Cash Value of the building, including machinery and equipment, sits below grade) are not eligible for NFIP coverage. The NFIP makes an exception to this exclusion under specific circumstances.

	# The lowest floor must be '''at or above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE)'''.		# The lowest floor must be '''at or above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE)'''.

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	This page outlines the unique conditions under which the NFIP permits coverage for structures that typically fall outside standard eligibility. Agents and policyholders should note that these allowances are rare and contingent upon meeting detailed criteria and documentation requirements. The following categories highlight the key exceptions to standard NFIP coverage rules.		This page outlines the unique conditions under which the NFIP permits coverage for structures that typically fall outside standard eligibility. Agents and policyholders should note that these allowances are rare and contingent upon meeting detailed criteria and documentation requirements. The following categories highlight the key exceptions to standard NFIP coverage rules.

	~~== Under Construction ==~~

	In the context of NFIP coverage, '''Buildings Under Construction'''—commonly referred to as "Builder's Risk" in the insurance industry—are covered under the SFIP rather than as a separate policy type. This differs from the standard approach in Property and Casualty insurance, where Builder's Risk is often a standalone policy.

	Coverage applies to buildings undergoing construction, alteration, or repair prior to being fully walled and roofed. The coverage ensures protection against flood damage during critical phases of construction, provided eligibility and documentation requirements are met.

	~~==== Eligibility for Coverage ====~~

	~~# Coverage applies to buildings under construction, alteration, or repair.~~
	~~# The structure does not need to be fully walled and roofed for initial coverage eligibility.~~

	~~==== Limitations ====~~

	~~# Coverage excludes structures where the lowest floor is below the Base Flood Elevation (BFE) in specific flood zones (e.g., AE, VE) until the building is fully walled and roofed.~~
	~~# If construction is temporarily halted, coverage extends for up to 90 continuous days.~~

	~~==== Special Provisions ====~~

	~~# Materials and supplies stored in a fully enclosed building at the insured location or adjacent property are covered under specific conditions.~~
	~~# Policyholders must comply with all terms of the SFIP, including accurately identifying the structure and ensuring insurable interest.~~

	== Buildings Over Water ==		== Buildings Over Water ==

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	The [[National Flood Insurance Program]] (NFIP) establishes specific guidelines for insuring properties against flood risks. While the program primarily excludes certain high-risk structures and situations from eligibility, '''exceptions are made under specific and often uncommon circumstances'''. These exceptions are carefully defined within the [[Standard Flood Insurance Policy]] (SFIP) and are subject to stringent requirements to ensure compliance with NFIP standards.		The [[National Flood Insurance Program]] (NFIP) establishes specific guidelines for insuring properties against flood risks. While the program primarily excludes certain high-risk structures and situations from eligibility, '''exceptions are made under specific and often uncommon circumstances'''. These exceptions are carefully defined within the [[Standard Flood Insurance Policy]] (SFIP) and are subject to stringent requirements to ensure compliance with NFIP standards.

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	== Buildings Below Ground ==		== Buildings Below Ground ==
	Buildings constructed primarily (50% or more of the Actual Cash Value of the building, including machinery and equipment) below ground level are not eligible for NFIP coverage. The NFIP makes an ~~allowance~~ to this under specific circumstances.		Buildings constructed primarily (50% or more of the Actual Cash Value of the building, including machinery and equipment) below ground level are not eligible for NFIP coverage. The NFIP makes an exception to this exclusion under specific circumstances.

	# The lowest floor must be '''at or above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE)'''.		# The lowest floor must be '''at or above the Base Flood Elevation (BFE)'''.

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	=== Buildings Fully Over Water Due to Erosion ===		=== Buildings Fully Over Water Due to Erosion ===
			Buildings over water can be deemed eligible for coverage if they were originally constructed on land but are now fully over water due to erosion or similar natural causes. Continuous NFIP coverage is required for at least one year before the building becomes entirely over water (or since construction, if less than a year).

	~~# Eligibility applies if a building originally constructed on land transitions fully over water due to erosion or similar natural causes.~~		'''Documentation Required''':
	~~# Continuous NFIP coverage is required for at least one year before the building becomes entirely over water (or since construction, if less than a year).~~		* A letter from a community official verifying the building’s original construction location.
	# '''Documentation Required''':		* Photographs showing the building before and after the transition, if available.
	#* A letter from a community official verifying the building’s original construction location.		* Proof of continuous NFIP coverage.
	#* Photographs showing the building before and after the transition, if available.
	#* Proof of continuous NFIP coverage.

	== Buildings Below Ground ==		== Buildings Below Ground ==

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	* Floor plans or usage details to distinguish non-boathouse areas.		* Floor plans or usage details to distinguish non-boathouse areas.
	* Community official’s certification of eligibility.		* Community official’s certification of eligibility.

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	=== Buildings Fully Over Water Due to Erosion ===		=== Buildings Fully Over Water Due to Erosion ===

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	* Community official’s certification of eligibility.		* Community official’s certification of eligibility.

	==== Buildings Fully Over Water Due to Erosion ====		=== Buildings Fully Over Water Due to Erosion ===

	# Eligibility applies if a building originally constructed on land transitions fully over water due to erosion or similar natural causes.		# Eligibility applies if a building originally constructed on land transitions fully over water due to erosion or similar natural causes.

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	* Records proving the construction or substantial improvement occurred before the cutoff date.		* Records proving the construction or substantial improvement occurred before the cutoff date.
	* Verification of compliance with local floodplain requirements, if applicable.		* Verification of compliance with local floodplain requirements, if applicable.

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	=== Boathouses ===		=== Boathouses ===

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	* A description or map verifying the building's location partially over water and partially on land.		* A description or map verifying the building's location partially over water and partially on land.
	* Certification from a community official confirming compliance with floodplain regulations.		* Certification from a community official confirming compliance with floodplain regulations.
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	'''Documentation Required''':		'''Documentation Required''':
	* A description or map verifying the building's location partially over water and partially on land.		* A description or map verifying the building's location partially over water and partially on land.
	* Certification from a community official confirming compliance with floodplain regulations.<br>		* Certification from a community official confirming compliance with floodplain regulations.
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