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D105.1 General.
The preceding provisions of this appendix shall not apply in the following instances:
1. Temporary platforms, reviewing stands, and similar miscellaneous structures used for a limited period of time, subject to the approval of the commissioner.
2. Fences not over 6 feet (1829 mm) high.
3. Water towers, tank structures, and trestles may be constructed of wood planking and timbers of dimensions not less than as required for Type IV construction when not over 35 feet (10 668 mm) high and having an exterior separation of at least 30 feet (9144 mm).
4. Detached greenhouses accessory to a one- or two-family dwelling located on the same lot at least 6 feet (1829 mm) from any lot line or building walls and not exceeding 14 feet (4267 mm) in height.
5. Porches on dwellings not over one story in height, and not over 10 feet (3048 mm) wide from the face of the building, provided such porch does not come within 5 feet (1524 mm) of any property line.
6. Sheds open on a long side not over 15 feet (4572 mm) high and 500 square feet (46 m
2
) in area.
7. Existing one- and two-family dwellings of a type of construction not permitted in the fire district can be extended 25 percent of the floor area existing at the time of inclusion in the fire district by any type of construction permitted by this code.
8. Wood decks less than 600 square feet (56 m
2
) where constructed of 2-inch (51 mm) nominal wood, pressure treated for exterior use.
9. 9. One- or two-family detached or semidetached dwellings of two stories or less in height and 2,500 square feet (232 m
2
) or less in area per story located within Zoning Districts R-2 through R-5 may be constructed or reconstructed of construction Type VA, or if damaged for any cause only the damaged portions shall be required to be reconstructed to conform to Type VA construction. In addition, one-family dwellings located within Zoning District R-1 anywhere in the city, may be constructed of Type VB construction in conformance with the area and height limits established by Tables 504.3, 504.4 and 506.2 of this code.
10. An accessory building or structure used as an office or similar use for an open parking lot located on the same lot, may be constructed of Type VA or VB construction provided its area shall be limited to 150 square feet (14 m
2
) and height of 10 feet (3048 mm) maximum. Such structure shall be located not less than 6 feet (1829 mm) from any lot line or buildings on the same lot.
11. Temporary fences, sidewalk sheds, signs, and other safeguards installed in accordance with Chapter 33.
12. One- or two-family detached, zero lot line or semi-detached dwellings of three stories in height and 2,500 square feet (232 m
2
) or less in area per story located within Zoning Districts R-1 through R-5 within Lower Density Growth Management Areas as defined by the New York City Zoning Resolution may be constructed or reconstructed of construction Type VA where such buildings are equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, or if damaged for any cause only the damaged portions shall be required to be reconstructed to conform to Type VA construction where such buildings are equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. In addition, no portion of a one- or two-family detached, zero lot line or semi-detached dwellings located within Zoning Districts R-1, R-2 or R-5 within Lower Density Growth Management Areas shall exceed a maximum building height of 35 feet (10 668 mm) above the grade plane.
D106.1 Fire district maps.
Within the boroughs of Staten Island (Richmond County) and Queens, the fire districts shall comprise such areas indicated on the "fire district maps" as per Figures D106.1(1) and D106.1(2).
E101.1 Scope.
The provisions of this appendix shall control the supplementary requirements for the design and construction of facilities for accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
E101.2 Design.
Technical requirements for items herein shall comply with this code and ICC A117.1.
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