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<br /> 0.4A-15 <br /> decision, or determination by the Floodplain Administrator in the enforcement or <br /> administration of this Chapter. <br /> ARTICLE V. PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION <br /> Sec. 41.5.1. STANDARDS OF CONSTRUCTION: In all areas of special <br /> flood hazards, the following standards are required: <br /> A. Anchoring. <br /> (1 ) All new construction and substantial improvements shall be <br /> adequately anchored to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral <br /> movement of the structure resulting from hydrodynamic and <br /> hydrostatic loads, including the effects of buoyancy. <br /> (2) All manufactured homes shall meet the anchoring standards to <br /> Section 41.5.3. <br /> B. Construction materials and methods. All new construction and substantial <br /> improvements shall be constructed: <br /> (1 ) With flood resistant materials as specified in FEMA Technical <br /> Bulleting No. TB 2-93 and utility equipment resistant to flood <br /> damage; <br /> (2) Using methods and practices that minimize flood damage; <br /> (3) With electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing and air conditioning <br /> equipment and other service facilities that are designed and/or <br /> located so as to prevent water from entering and accumulating <br /> within the components during conditions of flooding. <br /> C. Elevation and floodproofing. (See Article II., Definitions for "basement," <br /> "lowest floor," "new construction," and "substantial improvement.") <br /> (1 ) Residential construction, new or substantial improvement, shall <br /> have the lowest floor, including basement elevated above the <br /> highest grade to a height equal to or exceeding the depth number <br /> specified in feet on the FIRM, or elevated at least two feet above <br /> the hiQhest adiacent Qrade if no depth number is specified. <br /> Upon completion of the structure, the elevation of the lowest floor <br /> including basement shall be certified by a registered professional <br /> engineer or surveyor, and verified by the City's building inspector to <br /> be properly elevated. Such certification and verification shall be <br /> provided to the Floodplain Administrator. <br /> (2) Nonresidential construction, new or substantial improvement, shall <br /> either be elevated to conform to Section 41.5.1.C(1) or together <br /> with attendant utility and sanitary facilities, or: <br /> a. Be flood proofed below the elevation recommended under <br /> Section 41.5.1.C(1) so that the structure is watertight with <br /> walls substantially impermeable to the passage of water; <br /> b. Have structural components capable of resisting hydrostatic <br /> and hydrodynamic loss and effects of buoyancy; and <br /> c. Be certified by a registered professional engineer or architect <br /> that the standards of this subsection (41.5.1.C(2» are <br /> Atty/Ord/Ord.223 <br /> 102704 13 <br /> _. T <br />