The following provisions shall apply to all permits.
(A) New construction and substantial improvements shall be built according to this chapter and the State Uniform Statewide Building Code, being 13 VAC 5-63, and anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement of the structure.
(B) Manufactured homes shall be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral movement. Methods of anchoring may include, but are not limited to, use of over-the-top or frame ties to ground anchors. This standard shall be in addition to and consistent with applicable state anchoring requirements for resisting wind forces.
(C) New construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed with materials and utility equipment resistant to flood damage.
(D) New construction or substantial improvements shall be constructed by methods and practices that minimize flood damage.
(E) Electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, air conditioning equipment, and other service facilities, including duct work, shall be designed and/or located so as to prevent water from entering or accumulating within the components during conditions of flooding.
(F) New and replacement water supply systems shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of floodwaters into the system.
(G) New and replacement sanitary sewage systems shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of floodwaters into the systems and discharges from the systems into floodwaters.
(H) On-site waste disposal systems shall be located and constructed to avoid impairment to them or contamination from them during flooding.
(I) In addition to provisions in divisions (A) through (H) above, in all special flood hazard areas, the flood carrying capacity within an altered or relocated portion of any watercourse shall be maintained.
(1998 Code, § 26-46) Penalty, see § 151.99