Environmental
Maine's Flood Hazard Area Regulations require that structures built in a 100-year floodplain must be elevated to:
AAt least 1 foot above the base flood elevation (BFE)✓ Correct
BAt least 2 feet above the base flood elevation
CAt least 5 feet above sea level
DThe same level as adjacent structures
Explanation
Maine's floodplain management regulations (consistent with FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program) generally require structures in Special Flood Hazard Areas to be elevated at least 1 foot above the base flood elevation.
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