The following are hereby amended to Section 1031.2 exception 3 of the International Building Code add exceptions:
EXCEPTION: 3. Basements used exclusively for the service of buildings and which do not exceed 300 square feet.
R303.1 add exception #5. Basements shall be provided with glazed areas of not less than 2% of the floor area.
Section R310.1 Exceptions: Basements used only to house mechanical equipment and not exceeding total floor area of 300 square feet.
Section R310.7 add exception #2: In existing single family residential occupancies other than apartments, a sleeping room may be added in an existing basement if the following conditions are met:
(1) The sleeping room must have an openable window.
(2) Smoke detectors have been installed in the sleeping room, the furnace room, and in the exitway of the basement.
(Amended by Ordinance No. 8955, effective 03-31-2005) (Amended by Ordinance No. 9162, effective 05-01-2008) (Amended by Ordinance No. 9365, effective 03-30-2012) (Amended by Ordinance No. 9661, effective 01-01-2018)
HISTORY
Amended by Ord. 9958 on 12/20/2023