Certified Floodplain Surveyor Program

In the State of Tennessee, there are 55 certified Floodplain Surveyors. TEMA's NFIP office, in partnership with the Tennessee Association of Professional Surveyors (TAPS), offers the Certified Floodplain Surveyor (CFS) Program to educate surveyors on the forms and processes associated with floodplain properties and how to  submit Elevation Certificates. To become certified, licensed surveyors must successfully complete the three-day certification seminar and exam. Professional Development Hours are awarded for the seminar, but not for the exam.  

Topics covered in the course include:

• National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
• FIRM Maps
• NFIP Regulations and Elevation Certificate
• Letters of Map Correction and Letters of Map Correction Processing 

We suggest all surveyors preparing for the CFS Certification Course and Exam to become familiar with the NFIP Regulations and visit the TAPS website.