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 Fort Lauderdale
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 14. FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
 Article I. IN GENERAL

  § 14-7. Inspections.  

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  • (a)

    General. Development for which a floodplain development permit or approval is required shall be subject to inspection.

    (1)

    Development other than buildings and structures. The floodplain administrator shall inspect all development to determine compliance with the requirements of this chapter and the conditions of issued floodplain development permits or approvals.

    (2)

    Buildings, structures and facilities exempt from the Florida Building Code. The floodplain administrator shall inspect buildings, structures and facilities exempt from the Florida Building Code to determine compliance with the requirements of this chapter and the conditions of issued floodplain development permits or approvals.

    a.

    Buildings, structures and facilities exempt from the Florida Building Code, lowest floor inspection. Upon placement of the lowest floor, including basement, and prior to further vertical construction, the owner of a building, structure or facility exempt from the Florida Building Code, or the owner's authorized agent, shall submit to the floodplain administrator the certification of elevation of the lowest floor prepared and sealed by a Florida licensed professional surveyor.

    b.

    Buildings, structures and facilities exempt from the Florida Building Code, final inspection. As part of the final inspection, the owner or owner's authorized agent shall submit to the floodplain administrator a final certification of elevation of the lowest floor or final documentation of the height of the lowest floor above the highest adjacent grade; such certifications and documentations shall be prepared as specified in section 14-7(a)(2)a of this chapter.

    (3)

    Manufactured homes. The floodplain administrator shall inspect manufactured homes that are installed or replaced in flood hazard areas to determine compliance with the requirements of this chapter and the conditions of the issued permit. Upon placement of a manufactured home, certification of the elevation of the lowest floor shall be submitted to the floodplain administrator.

( Ord. No. C-14-26, § 2, 6-17-14 )