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a). The floodplain administrator may revoke a permit or approval, issued under the provisions of the Ordinance, in cases where there has been any false statement or misrepresentation as to the material fact in the application or plans on which the permit or approval was based. b). The floodplain administrator may revoke a permit upon determination by the floodplain administrator that the construction, erection, alteration, repair, moving, demolition, installation, or replacement of the structure for which the permit was issued is in violation of, or not in conformity with, the provisions of this Ordinance. (14) Inspect sites for compliance. For all new and/or substantially improved buildings constructed in the SFHA, inspect before, during and after construction. Authorized Town officials shall have the right to enter and inspect properties located in the SFHA. Article 5. Provisions for Flood Hazard Reduction. Section A. General Standards. In all SFHAs and known flood prone areas the following provisions are required: (1) New construction and substantial improvements shall be anchored to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral movement of the structure; (2) 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 requirements for resisting wind forces; • (3) New construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed with materials and utility equipment resistant to flood damage below the FPG; (4) New construction and substantial improvements shall be constructed by methods and practices that minimize flood damage; (5) Electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing, air conditioning equipment, utility meters, and other service facilities shall be located at/above the FPG or designed so as to prevent water from entering or accumulating within the components below the FPG. Water and sewer pipes, electrical and telephone lines, submersible pumps, and other waterproofed service facilities may be located below the FPG; (6) New and replacement water supply systems shall be designed to minimize or eliminate • infiltration of flood waters into the system; (7) New and replacement sanitary sewage systems shall be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the system; (8) On-site waste disposal systems shall be located and constructed to avoid impairment to them or contamination from them during flooding; (9) Any alteration, repair, reconstruction or improvements to a structure that is in compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance shall meet the requirements of "new construction" as contained in this Ordinance;and, (10) . Any alteration, repair, reconstruction or improvement to a structure that is not in compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance, shall be undertaken only if said non-conformity is not further, extended, or replaced. Page 14 of 22