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    Elevated Buildings in flood zone and exit access and exit discharge

    First post - wanted to make a good one. I am trying to interpret a few things mainly including "Building" and "exit discharge". Quick code items = type II-B, full concrete construction, fully sprinklered, Business occupancy, 462 total occupants, 24,217 total SF (1st & 2nd floors), V-22 flood...
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    Elevated SFR in HVHZ (V-Zone) lowest level counts as a story?

    We are building a 3 story (finished) elevated SFR with parking underneath that is located in a V-zone in the panhandle of FL. Elevation requirements vary, but all new construction has to be BFE +3'. The lot is zoned as AE-9 where the house is being placed, however because its within 200' of the...
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