D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 12. CONSTRUCTION CODES SUPPLEMENT OF 2013 |
SubTilte 12-A. BUILDING CODE SUPPLEMENT OF 2013 |
Chapter 12-A3. USE GROUP AND CLASSIFICATION |
Section 12-A308. INSTITUTIONAL GROUP I
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Strike Sections 308.3.1 and 308.3.2 of the International Building Code and insert new Sections 308.3.1 and 308.3.2 in the Building Code to read as follows.
308.3.1 Six or fewer persons receiving care. A facility such as the above with six or fewer persons receiving such care shall be classified as Group R-3 or shall comply with the Residential Code provided an automatic sprinkler system is installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 or with Section P2904 of the Residential Code.
308.3.2 Seven to sixteen persons receiving care. A facility such as above, housing not fewer than seven and not more than 16 persons receiving such care, shall be classified as Group R-4.
Strike Section 308.4 of the International Building Code and insert new Section 308.4 in the Building Code to read as follows.
308.4 Institutional Group I-2. This 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:
1.Foster care facilities;
2.Detoxification facilities;
3.Hospitals;
4.Nursing homes; and
5.Psychiatric hospitals.
308.4.1 Six or fewer persons receiving care. A facility such as the above with six or fewer persons receiving such 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.