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09/15/2005 26 <br />b. No feasible location exists for the use outside the SFHA. <br />c. The reference level of any structure is elevated or flood proofed to at least the regulatory <br />(5) flood protection level. <br />d. The use complies with all other applicable federal, state and local laws. <br />e. Orange County has notified the Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Crime <br />Control and Public Safety of its intention to grant a variance at least thirty (30) days <br />before granting the variance. <br />(Ord. of 8 -28- 1995, § 4.5, eff. 8 -28 -1995) <br />Secs. 42 -72 — 42 -90. Reserved. <br />DIVISION 3. PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION. <br />Sec. 42 -91 General Standards. <br />In all SFHAs the following provisions are required: <br />1. All substantial improvements shall be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral <br />movement of the structure. <br />2. All substantial improvements shall be constructed with materials and utility equipment <br />resistant to flood damage. <br />I All substantial improvements shall be constructed by methods and practices that minimize <br />flood damages. <br />4. Electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, air conditioning equipment, and other service <br />facilities shall be designed and/or located to prevent water from entering or accumulating <br />within the components during conditions of flooding. These include but are not limited to <br />(5) HVAC equipment, water softener units, bath/kitchen fixtures, ductwork, electric meter <br />panels/boxes, utility /cable boxes, appliances (washers, dryers, refrigerator, etc.), hot water <br />heaters, and electric outlets /switches. <br />5. All replacement water supply systems shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration <br />of floodwaters into the system. <br />6: Replacement sanitary sewage systems shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration <br />of floodwaters into the systems and discharges from the systems into floodwaters. <br />7. On -site waste disposal systems shall be located and constructed to avoid impairment to them <br />or contamination from them during flooding. <br />