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09/15/2005 26 b. No feasible location exists for' the use outside the SFHA. c. The reference level of may structure is elevated or flood proofed to at least the regulatory (g) ,flood protection level, d Tlae use complies with nll other applicable federal, state and local laws. e. Orange County has notified the Secretary of the North Cnrolina Department of Cr°inae Corah•ol and Public Safety of its intention to grant a variance at least thirty (.30) days befor°e g~°anting the variance. (Ord. of 8-28-1995, § 4.5, eff. 8-28-1995) Secs, 42-72 - 42-90. Reserved. DIVISION 3. PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD FIAZARD REDt1CTION_ Sec. 42-91 General Standards. In all SFHAs the following provisions are required: 1, All substantial improvements shall be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement of the structure, 2, All substantial improvements shall be constructed with materials and utility equipment resistant to flood damage, 3, All substantial improvements shall be constructed by methods and practices that minimize flood damages, 4. Electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, air conditioning equipment, and other service facilities shall be designed and/or located to prevent water from entering or accumulating within the components during conditions of flooding. These inchrde but ar•e not limited to (5) HVAC eguipment, water softener units, bath/kitchen fixtures, ductwork, electric meter panels/boxes, utility/cable boxes, appliances (washers, dryers, refi•igerata•, etc.), hot water heater°s, and electric outlets•/switches. 5. All replacement water supply systems shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of floodwaters into the system, 6. Replacement sanitary sewage systems shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of floodwaters into the systems and discharges from the systems into floodwaters. 7. On-site waste disposal systems shall be located and constructed to avoid impairment to them or contamination from them during flooding.