D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 12-A308
Strike Sections 308.3.3 and 308.3.4 of the International Building Code and insert new Sections 308.3.3 and 308.3.4 in the Building Code in their place to read as follows.
Seven to 16 persons receiving custodial care. A facility housing not fewer than seven and not more than 16 persons receiving custodial care shall be classified as Group R-4.
Six or fewer persons receiving custodial care. A facility with six or fewer persons receiving custodial care shall be classified as Group R- 3 or shall comply with the International Residential Code provided an automatic sprinkler system is installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 or Section P2904 of the International Residential Code.
Strike Section 308.4 of the International Building Code and insert new Section 308.4 in the Building Code in its place to read as follows.
Institutional Group I-2. Institutional Group I- 2 occupancy shall include buildings and structures used for medical care on a 24-hour basis for more than six persons who are incapable of self-preservation. This group shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
[No change to Section 308.4.1]
Strike Section 308.4.2 of the International Building Code and insert new Section 308.4.2 in the Building Code in its place to read as follows.
Six or fewer persons receiving medical care. A facility with six or fewer persons receiving medical care shall be classified as Group R- 3 or shall comply with the Residential Code provided, that an automatic sprinkler system is installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 or with Section P2904 of the Residential Code.
Strike Sections 308.6.3 and 308.6.4 of the International Building Code and insert new Sections 308.6.3 and 308.6.4 in the Building Code in their place to read as follows.
Five or fewer persons receiving care. A facility having five or fewer persons receiving custodial care in a facility other than a dwelling unit within the scope of Section 308.6.4, shall be classified as part of the primary occupancy.
Persons receiving custodial care in a dwelling unit. A facility providing custodial care in a dwelling unit within either (1) a detached one- or two- family dwelling or townhouse within the scope of the Residential Code, or (2) an R- 3 dwelling, shall comply with Appendix M of the Residential Code.
D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 12-A308