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51 <br /> g. If in an AE zone, specify the minimum foundation opening <br /> requirements <br /> h. State limitations of below BFE enclosure uses (if applicable) such as, <br /> parking, building access and limited storage only). <br /> 14.6.3. Certification requirements <br /> a. An Elevation Certificate (FEMA Form 81-31) or Flood Proofing <br /> Certificate (FEMA Form 81-65) is required after the reference level is <br /> completed. Within twenty-one (21) calendar days of establishment of <br /> the reference level elevation, or flood proofing, by whatever <br /> construction means, whichever is applicable, it shall be the duty of the <br /> permit holder to submit to the Floodplain Administrator a certification <br /> of the elevation of the reference level, or flood proofing elevation, <br /> whichever is applicable, in relation to mean sea level. Said certification <br /> shall be prepared by, or under the direct supervision of, a North <br /> Carolina licensed professional Land Surveyor or Professional Engineer <br /> and certified by them. Any work done within the twenty-one (21) day <br /> calendar period and before submission of the certification shall be at the <br /> permit holder's risk. The floodplain administrator shall review the <br /> certificate data submitted. Deficiencies detected by such review shall be <br /> corrected by the permit holder immediately and before further work <br /> being permitted to proceed. Failure to submit the certification or failure <br /> to make required corrections shall be cause to issue a stop-work order <br /> for the project. <br /> b. A Final As-Built Elevation Certificate (FEMA Form 81-31) is required <br /> after construction is completed and prior to Certificate of <br /> Compliance/Occupancy issuance. It shall be the duty of the permit <br /> holder to submit to the Floodplain Administrator a certification of final <br /> as-built construction of the elevation of the reference level and all <br /> attendant utilities. Elevation certification shall be prepared by, or under <br /> the direct supervision of, a North Carolina licensed professional Land <br /> Surveyor or Professional Engineer and certified by the same. The <br /> Floodplain Administrator shall review the certificate data submitted. <br /> Deficiencies detected by such review shall be corrected by the permit <br /> holder immediately and prior to Certificate of Compliance/Occupancy <br /> issuance. In some instances, another certification may be required to <br /> certify corrected as-built construction. Failure to submit the <br /> certification or failure to make said corrections required shall be cause <br /> to withhold the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance/Occupancy. <br /> c. If a manufactured home is placed within Zone AE and the elevation of <br /> the chassis is more than thirty-six (36) inches in height, an engineered <br /> foundation certification is required per Section 6.32.2(3). <br /> d. If a watercourse is to be altered or relocated, a description of the extent <br /> of watercourse alteration or relocation; an engineering report on the <br /> effects of the proposed project on the flood-carrying capacity of the <br />