[StBernard] structual engineer

[Westley Annis]

What is considered "getting the work started"?  Does it mean a signed
contract with a contractor?  We are doing some of the work ourselves and
contracting some out to others.  We have gotten a new roof already, window's
and doors are ordered, is this considered having started the work?  I don't
think the guys that did the roof got a permit that I know of.  Is "getting
the work started" mean going and getting a permit so it will be on file with
the proper agency?

Thanks,

Laurie
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>Laurie,

>

>As long as you have started repair work to the structure and it is less 

>than 50% damaged then the issue of compliance is handled.  If you are 

>not compliant with the current maps, then you must become compliant 

>with the current maps (same as pre-storm).  The LRA is forcing parishes 

>to adopt the advisories that FEMA issued in order to access the LRA 

>grant money.  By doing this, the issue of elevation comes into play if 

>the damage is greater than 50%.

>

>So the short answer is if you are going to repair, get the work started 

>and have the damage assessment under 50%, that keeps you eligible for 

>flood insurance.

>

>Good luck and God Bless,

>Craig

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