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The required number of Type A and Type B units shall not apply to a site if the top of the finish floor of the lowest floor in a non-elevator building is required to be at or above the base flood elevation resulting in:
1. A difference in elevation exceeding 30 inches (762 mm) between the minimum required floor elevation at the primary entrances and vehicular and pedestrian arrival points within 50 feet (15,240 mm) of the primary entrances; and
2. A slope exceeding 10 percent between the minimum required floor elevation at the primary entrances and vehicular and pedestrian arrival points within 50 feet (15,240 mm) of the primary entrances.
If no such arrival points are within 50 feet (15,240 mm) of the primary entrances, the closest arrival point shall be used.
(Amend Coun. J. 7-26-06, p. 81373, § 1)