Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Practice Exam

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What defines a Basement according to FEMA 480?

Any below ground level area
An area of the building below flood level
Any area of the building having its floor sub-grade on all sides
Part of a building used for storage only

The correct answer is: Any area of the building having its floor sub-grade on all sides

A, B and D all have a limit to the definition of a basement used by FEMA 480. A and B only consider below ground level or flood level, respectively, while D limits the use to only storage. However, option C includes all three criteria, making it the most accurate definition of a basement according to FEMA 480.