(A) The Building Official shall require all mobile homes placed within Zone A on the FHBM or FIRM be anchored to resist flotation, collapse or lateral movement by providing over-the-top and frame ties to ground anchors.
(B) Specific requirements shall be that:
(1) Over-the-top ties be provided at each of the four corners of the mobile home, with two additional ties per side at intermediate locations and mobile homes less than 50 feet long requiring one additional tie per side;
(2) Frame ties be provided at each corner of the home with five additional ties per side at intermediate points and mobile homes less than 50 feet long requiring four additional ties per side;
(3) All components of the anchoring systems be capable of carrying a force of 4,800 pounds; and
(4) Any additions to the mobile home be similarly anchored.
(Ord. passed 7-7-1982)