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Where it is technically infeasible to comply with the new construction standards for any of these requirements for a change of occupancy, the change of occupancy shall conform to the requirements for new construction to the maximum extent technically feasible. The alterations and additions shall comply with this section and Sections 18-11-1117.3.1, 18-11-1117.3.2 and 18-11-1117.3.5 as applicable. If an area of primary function is altered concurrently with a change of occupancy, Section 18-11-1117.3.4 shall apply.
Exception: In residential occupancies covered by Sections 18-11-1107.5.2 through 18-11-1107.5.3 and 18-11-1107.5.7*, accessibility is not required in alterations that do not involve a change of occupancy.
(Amend Coun. J. 7-26-06, p. 81373, § 1)
* Editor's note – As set forth in Coun. J. 7-26-06, p. 81373, §1; Section 18-11-1107.5.7 does not exist.