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 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 6. BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
 Article VII. LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE

  § 6-143. Amendment to Florida Building Code, Residential Section R322.2.1.

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  • Pursuant to the authority provided in Section 553.73(5), Florida Statutes, within the county Section R322.2.1 of the Florida Building Code, Residential is amended to read as follows:

    R322.2.1 Elevation requirements.

    1.

    Buildings and structures in flood hazard areas not designated as Coastal A Zones shall have the lowest floors elevated to or above the base flood elevation plus 1 foot or the design flood elevation, whichever is higher.

    2.

    Basement floors that are below grade on all sides shall be elevated to or above the base flood elevation plus 1 foot or the design flood elevation, whichever is higher.

    Exception: Enclosed areas below the design flood elevation, including basements whose floors are not below grade on all sides, shall meet the requirements of Section R322.2.2.

(Ord. No. 2014-4, § 1, 2-11-14)