D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 12. CONSTRUCTION CODES SUPPLEMENT OF 2013 |
SubTilte 12-J. EXISTING BUILDING CODE SUPPLEMENT OF 2013 |
Chapter 12-J9. ALTERATIONS - LEVEL 3 |
Section 12-J902. SPECIAL USE AND OCCUPANCY
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Strike Section 902.1 of the International Existing Building Code I its entirety and insert new Section 902.1 to the Existing Building Code in its place to read as follows:
902.1 High-rise buildings. Any building having occupied floors more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall comply with the requirements of Sections 902.1.1 and 902.1.2.
Exception: Existing high-rise buildings that are stripped of all systems and interior walls in all areas other than those used as a public garage, leaving no more than the structure, shaft walls and the exterior envelope assemblies, shall be rebuilt in full compliance with Section 403 of the Building Code, 12 DCMR A.
Maintain Sections 902.1.1 and 902.1.2 of the International Existing Building Code.