Components, materials, finishes, equipment, fire protection systems and equipment, and appliances, other than plumbing fixtures:.The installation of new plumbing fixtures in a space within the structure where similar plumbing fixtures already exist, provided that the number of plumbing fixtures is not increased and provided any required backflow prevention and/or sewage ejection is provided in accordance with this appendix.The in-kind replacement of plumbing fixtures below the design flood elevation and.The following work to pre- FIRM construction, other than substantial improvements, shall not be deemed as an increase in the degree of noncompliance: Work that does not increase the degree of noncompliance.Any condition not addressed in Items 10.1.1 through 10.1.7 as determined by the commissioner.An alteration consisting of a change in use, occupancy or how such space is used in a building, or portion thereof, that results in a more restrictive flood design class per ASCE 24 and.The lowering of the elevation of a floor of a basement (for floodzone purposes), or a portion thereof located below the design flood elevation, except as permitted by Item 10.2.4.The installation of new components, materials, finishes, plumbing fixtures and equipment below the design flood elevation that are not permitted by this appendix to be located below the design flood elevation, where such similar items did not previously exist, except for new components, materials, finishes, and equipment as permitted by Item 10.2.2.The conversion of any space below the design flood elevation in a non- residential building (for flood zone purposes) to accessory (as such term is defined in NYC ZR) to a group R-1, R-2, or R-3 occupancy, when such space was not previously accessory to such occupancy.Where a dwelling unit already has space below the design flood elevation or has space with which the dwelling unit directly communicates that is below the design flood elevation, an increase in such space.The creation of a direct communication between a dwelling unit and a space below the design flood elevation.The conversion of any space below the design flood elevation from nonhabitable space into habitable space.Work to pre- FIRM construction deemed as an increase in the degree of noncompliance includes, but is not limited to: Work that increases the degree of noncompliance.The requirements of this Item 10 shall be deemed satisfied if the work would not increase the degree of noncompliance with this appendix. No increase in the degree of noncompliance with this appendix shall be permitted. This appendix shall apply to repair, alteration, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or additions to pre- FIRM buildings and structures. Other alterations to pre-FIRM construction.The existing portions of the structure shall not be required to comply, unless otherwise required because the alteration is deemed a substantial improvement and This appendix shall apply to horizontal enlargements of pre- FIRM buildings and structures to the extent of such horizontal enlargement, including but not limited to additions (whether above or below grade), decks, carports, or similar appendages. Horizontal enlargements of pre-FIRM construction.This appendix shall apply to substantial improvement of pre- FIRM buildings and structures, including restoration after damage, as if hereafter erected Substantial improvement of pre-FIRM construction.This appendix shall apply to repair, alteration, reconstruction, rehabilitation or additions to post-FIRM construction Alterations to post-FIRM construction.This appendix shall apply to post-FIRM construction This appendix shall apply to placement and replacement of prefabricated buildings and manufactured homes Prefabricated buildings and manufactured homes.

This appendix shall apply to site improvements, including but not limited to, temporary or permanent storage of materials, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavations, operations and other land disturbing activities This appendix shall apply to placement and replacement of Group U buildings as defined in Section 312 This appendix shall apply to the installation of utilities This appendix shall apply to the subdivision of land This appendix, in conjunction with the New York City Construction Codes, provides minimum requirements for development located, in whole or in part, in special flood hazard areas and shaded X-Zones within the jurisdiction of New York City, including:

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