D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 12-A3201

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 24, June 14, 2024
Rule 12-A3201 - GENERAL

Strike Section 3201.1 of the International Building Code in its entirety and insert new Section 3201.1 in the Building Code in its place to read as follows:

3201.1

Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the encroachment of structures or any portion thereof into the public right-of-way, public space or building restriction area. Such encroachments are referred to as projections in this chapter.

Insert new Section 3201.1.1 in the Building Code to read as follows:

3201.1.1

Other requirements. All projections shall also comply with other applicable requirements, including DDOT regulations set forth in 24 DCMR, and D.C. Official Code, Title 10, Subtitle III, Chapter 11.

[No change to Sections 3201.2 through 3201.4 of the International Building Code]

Insert new Sections 3201.5, 3201.6 and 3201.7 in the Building Code to read as follows:

3201.5

Code Official authority. The code official is authorized to approve the projections expressly which meet the parameters set forth in Section 3202, in acting upon permit applications required by Section 105 of the Building Code, unless approval of the Public Space Committee and/or DDOT is expressly required. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a separate public space permit issued by DDOT shall be obtained for any excavation in public space or changes to grade of public space.

3201.6

Vaults. Construction or alteration of vaults shall also require a public space permit.

3201.7

Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chapter 2:

AREAWAY

AWNING

BAY WINDOW (for Chapter 32).

BUILDING RESTRICTION LINE.

BUILDING RESTRICTION AREA.

CANOPY

COLONNADE.

EMBELLISHMENT

MARQUEE

ORIEL WINDOW

PORCH (for Chapter 32).

PORTE-COCHERE

PROJECTIONS (for Chapter 32)

PUBLIC PARKING

PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY

PUBLIC SPACE

SHOW WINDOW (for Chapter 32).

STORY ABOVE GRADE PLANE

STREET (for Chapter 32).

TERRACE (for Chapter 32).

TOWER (for Chapter 32).

VAULT (for Chapter 32).

ZONE, COMMERCIAL.

ZONE, MIXED-USE.

ZONE, PRODUCTION, DISTRIBUTION AND REPAIR (PDR).

ZONE, RESIDENTIAL.

ZONE, SPECIAL PURPOSE.

D.C. Mun. Regs. r. 12-A3201

Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 5679 (5/29/2020)