Environmental

A South Carolina buyer should request what document to assess the risk of flooding before purchasing a coastal property?

AA standard home inspection report
BFEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and flood zone certificate✓ Correct
CA Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
DA lead paint inspection report

Explanation

For coastal properties, buyers should review FEMA's Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and obtain a flood zone determination certificate to assess flood risk and whether flood insurance will be required.

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