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Article 5: Uses <br /> Section 5.10: Standards for Telecommunication Facilities 25 <br /> (c) A Structural Report signed by a Professional Engineer licensed to do <br /> business in the State and bearing that engineer's currently valid stamp, <br /> showing the structural adequacy of the wireless support structure to <br /> accommodate the proposed modification or antenna array Collocation, <br /> including any equipment shelter, unless the equipment shelter is located <br /> on the lowest floor of a building; <br /> (d) If attaching to a structure other than a tower or where the proposed <br /> attachment is within 30 feet of areas to which the public has or could <br /> reasonably have or gain access to, documentation shall be provided, <br /> including all calculations, proving that the potential exposure to RF <br /> radiation (i.e. Non-Ion Emitting Radiation), will be comply with the most <br /> recent FCC regulations governing RF radiation and exposure thereto, <br /> and further denoting the minimum distance from any antennas an <br /> individual may safely stand without being exposed to RF radiation in <br /> excess of the FCC's permitted standards and any portion(s) of the <br /> structure that would be exposed to RF radiation in excess of the FCC's <br /> permitted standards. Compliance with the FCC's regulations, in such an <br /> instance the RF radiation from all facilities at that location shall be <br /> included in the calculations to show the cumulative effect on any area of <br /> the building or structure deemed accessible by the public or workers. <br /> Such report or analysis shall be signed and sealed by a Professional <br /> Engineer licensed in the State. <br /> (e) If the modification or antenna array Collocation is 30 feet or more above <br /> ground level, then a signed document such as the FCC's "Checklist to <br /> Determine whether a Wireless support structure may be Categorically <br /> Excluded" shall be provided to verify that the modification or antenna <br /> array co-location will fully comply with the current FCC's RF emissions <br /> regulations. If not categorically excluded, a complete RF emissions study <br /> is required to enable compliance verification, including providing all <br /> calculations so that such may be verified prior to issuance of a Building <br /> Permit; <br /> If any section or portion of the structure to be attached to is not in <br /> compliance with the FCC's regulations regarding RF radiation, that <br /> section or portion must be barricaded with a suitable barrier to <br /> discourage approaching into the area in excess of the FCC's regulations, <br /> and be marked off with yellow and black striped warning tape or a <br /> suitable warning barrier, as well as placing RF radiation signs as needed <br /> and appropriate to warn individuals of the potential danger; <br /> (f) A signed statement that the applicant will expeditiously remedy any <br /> physical or RF interference with other telecommunications or wireless <br /> devices or services caused by the new installation. <br /> (3) Standards of Evaluation—Co-locations and Towers Requiring <br /> Administrative Approval: 22 <br /> (a) A proposed tower shall not be permitted if it is not substantially <br /> necessary for the telecommunications service need identified pursuant to <br /> the standards of this Ordinance. <br /> (b) Tower height shall be measured from the base of the tower to the <br /> highest point of the proposed antenna(s), with lightening rod, to be <br /> located atop the tower structure. <br /> (c) Telecommunications towers shall conform with all of the requirements of <br /> this Ordinance. <br /> zz <br /> Moved from 5.10.6(B)and 5.10.8(A)(2). <br /> Orange County, North Carolina—Unified Development Ordinance Page 5-86 <br />