D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 12, r. 12-J801

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 36, September 6, 2024

Rule 12-J801 - GENERAL

Strike Section 801.1 of the International Existing Building Code in its entirety and insert a new Section 801.1 into the Existing Building Code in its place to read as follows:

801.1

Scope. Level 2 alterations as described in Section 504 shall comply with the requirements of this chapter

Exceptions:

1. Buildings in which the reconfiguration is exclusively the result of compliance with the accessibility requirements of Section 705.2 shall be permitted to comply with Chapter 7.

2. Sections 803.2.1, 805.3 and 805.4 shall not be mandatory for Level 2 alteration work areas of less than 500 square feet (46.5 m²) provided:

2.1. There is no increase in hazard; and

2.2. The alterations do not adversely affect the existing means of egress or any required fire resistance rating.

Strike Section 801.3 of the International Existing Building Code in its entirety and insert a new Section 801.3 in the Existing Building Code in its place to read as follows:

801.3

Compliance. All new construction elements, components, systems and spaces shall comply with the requirements of the Building CodeExceptions:

1. Windows may be added without requiring compliance with the light and ventilation requirements of the Building Code.

2. Newly installed electrical equipment shall comply with the requirements of Section 808.

3. The length of dead-end corridors in newly constructed spaces shall only be required to comply with the provisions of Section 805.6.

4. The minimum ceiling height of the newly created habitable and occupiable spaces and corridors shall be 7 feet (2134 mm). A lower clearance than that set forth in Exceptions to Subsection 1208.2 of the Building Code is permitted in special cases where the code official determines that a lower clearance will pose no undue health or safety hazard to the occupants.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 12, r. 12-J801

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