SECTION 6 MINIMUM LIFE SAFETY GUIDELINES 6.1.0 GENERAL
SECTION 6 – MINIMUM LIFE SAFETY GUIDELINES6.1.0 GENERALThis section is informational and provides guidelines for citizens regarding minimum lifesafety requirements for the maintenance and repair of existing residential structures in compliancewith the adopted Residential Code, Building Code, Electric Code, Plumbing Code, MechanicalCode, Existing Building Code, Property Maintenance Code, and Fire Code.For more information on adopted codes and technical information, go to the City s section applies to legal complying and legal non-complying structures, single-familyand multi-family residences, and does not address zoning.6.2.0 Express Permits for compliance with the Property Maintenance Code1) Residential Express Permit process may be utilized for some residential projectsregulated by the International Residential Code, but may be limited to the 3.Window Replacement (size for size)Exterior door replacement (size for size)Adding/Removing SidingAdding/Removing Brick/veneerRoof repair (to the extent of replacing decking)Foundation repair (without increasing impervious cover)Bathroom remodel (tub/shower conversions)Kitchen remodelRampsDrywallProjects deemed to be similar in nature as determined by the Building officialPlumbing fixtures cannot be added. Walls cannot be relocated or removed.No zoning review takes place. Issuance of an Express Permit will notconstitute compliance with zoning code.Properties in the floodplain will require a floodplain review.Building Criteria Manual1
6.3.0 MAINTENANCE AND PERMITTING GUIDELINE BY COMPONENT CHARTSection 6.3 provides a reference chart for the minimum life safety maintenance requirement for abuilding to exist. Applies to all residential occupancies, and includes a guideline for the type ofwork requiring a Permit.The chart applies to existing residential structures and is organized by:1. Building Code Component or Feature in alphabetical order;2. The corresponding Minimum Property Maintenance Code Requirement for ExistingBuildings;3. Component Definition, Code Section or Reference;4. General Comments and/or Reference.BuildingComponent orFeatureMinimum Property Maintenance Coderequirement for Existing BuildingsDefinition, Code Section,or ReferenceBalconyBalconies must be properly attached andmaintained in sound condition and in goodrepair, and in accordance with the Code ineffect at the time of construction.Bathroom (oneor two- familydwelling)1) Bathrooms, Toilet Rooms, and Sinks –Every dwelling unit shall have a bathroomwith a tub and/or shower and a water closet(toilet). The lavatory (bathroom sink) must bein the bathroom or toilet room or near the doorleading to the bathroom or toilet room. 2)Every dwelling unit must have a kitchen sink,but the kitchen sink cannot substitute for thebathroom sink. All toilet rooms andbathrooms must provide privacy.Section 304 ExteriorStructure (IRC Ch.2):An exterior floorprojecting from andsupported by a structurewithout additionalindependent support.Section 502 RequiredFacilities (one- or twofamily dwelling unit)(UPC, IPMC): A groupof fixtures consisting of awater closet, one or twolavatories and either abathtub, a combinationbath/shower, or a shower,and may include a urinalor a bidet or an emergencyfloor drain. (UPC) Aroom containing plumbingfixtures including abathtub and a shower(IPMC)Building Criteria ManualRepairs on ExistingStructures (Permit orNO Permit) andgeneral comments(IEBC Section 101.4.1)for Legally OccupiedStructuresSee Permit ExemptionCode Reference, BCMSection 6.4See Permit ExemptionCode Reference, BCMSection 6.42
In rooming houses and boarding housesthere must be at least 1 toilet, bathroom sink,and bathtub and/or shower for every fourrooming or boarding units. In hotels- that donot provide private toilets, bathroom sinks,and/or tub showers, there must be one of eachof these plumbing fixtures for every 10occupants. The toilet rooms or bathrooms thatare not private must not be more than onefloor away from rooming units, boardingunits, or hotel rooms they serve. In allfacilities other than dwelling units,-the toiletroom floor must have a smooth, hard, nonabsorbent surface.All toilet rooms and bathrooms must provideprivacy, and interior locking must be providedfor the door for common or shared bathroomsin a multiple dwelling.Section 502 RequiredFacilities (not one- ortwo-family dwellingunit): See kitchen also.BedroomsMust contain at least 70 square feet. Abedroom may not be the only way to accessanother bedroom or habitable spaces unlessthe dwelling unit contains fewer than 2bedrooms. Every bedroom must have accessto at least 1 water closet (toilet) and onelavatory (bathroom sink) without passingthrough another bedroom, and the water closet(toilet) and lavatory (bathroom sink) must belocated on the same story as the bedroom.Kitchens and non habitable spaces may not beused for sleeping purposes.BoardingHousesMust meet the requirements of a dwellingunit.Ceiling Heights-MinimumIn general, the ceiling height of habitablespaces, hallways, corridors, laundry areas,bathrooms, toilet rooms, and habitablebasement areas must be at least 7 feet. Ceilingheight may comply with the exceptions listedin the International Property MaintenanceCode and/or the code adopted when thebuilding was constructed.Section 404 Bedrooms(IPMC): Any room orspace used or intended tobe used for sleepingpurposes in either adwelling or sleeping unit.Sleeping Unit refers to aroom used for sleeping,which may also includeprovisions for living,eating, and/or eithersanitation or bathingfacilities. (such as anefficiency apartment).Section 201.1 BoardingHouses (IPMC): Abuilding, other than ahotel, where lodging withmeals for more than six(6) unrelated persons isprovided forcompensation.Section 404.3 MinimumCeiling Heights (IPMC)Bathroom(Rooming units,Boarding units,and s)Building Criteria ManualSection 503.1 Privacy.See Common LifeSafety ComponentsChart, BCM Section6.5.3
ChimneyMust be properly attached and maintained insound condition and in good repair, and inaccordance with the Code in effect at the timeof construction.Clothes DryerExhaustClothes dryer exhausts may not be connectedto other ventilation systems and must beexhausted according to manufacturer’sspecifications.Every exterior deck shall be maintainedstructurally sound, in good repair, with properanchorage and capable of supporting theimposed loads.Structuralengineering may be required to verifyfootings, foundations and attachment tostructure.DeckDoorsExterior doors, door assemblies and hardwareshall be maintained in good condition, and thedoor and frame shall be kept in soundcondition, good repair and weather tight.Doors/ LocksLocks at all entrances to dwelling units andsleeping units shall tightly secure the door.Locks on means of egress doors shall bereadily openable from the side from whichegress is to be made without the need for keys,special knowledge* or effort, except wheredoor hardware conforms to that permitted bythe IBC.Building Criteria ManualSection 304 ExteriorStructure (Chimney)(IRC Ch. 2): A primaryvertical structurecontaining one or moreflues, for the purpose ofcarrying gaseous productsof combustion and airfrom a fuel-burningappliance to the outsideatmosphere.Section 403 (IPMC):See Permit ExemptionCode Reference, BCMSection 6.4Section 304 (IPMC) andChapter 2 (IRC) Anexterior floor systemsupported on at least twoopposing sides by anadjoining structure and/orposts, piers, or otherindependent supports.Section 304 (IPMC) Anentrance way, a barrierwhich swings, slides, tiltsor folds to enclose anopening in a wall.(ArchitecturalConstruction Dictionary)See Permit ExemptionCode Reference, BCMSection 6.4Section 304 and 702(IPMC) *Examples ofspecial knowledge includebut are not limited tocombination locks or anunlocking device in anunknown, unexpected orhidden location.Exterior doorreplacement whichincludes the doorframe/jamb requires apermit. For exceptionsfor door maintenance,See Permit ExemptionCode Reference, BCMSection 6.4Exterior doorreplacement whichincludes the doorframe/jamb requires apermit. For exceptionsfor door maintenance,See Permit ExemptionCode Reference, BCMSection 6.44
Doors/ BuildingSecurityMust be maintained in sound condition andweather tight. Doors in Dwelling Units –Doors that provide access to and/or egressfrom a dwelling unit shall be equipped with adeadbolt lock designed to open from insidethe dwelling unit without a key or specialknowledge*. A sliding bolt is not considereda deadbolt lock complying with this standard.The lock throw must not be less than one inchand shall tightly secure the door. Deadboltlocks shall be installed and maintained tomanufacturers’ specification. Every interiordoor must reasonably fit within its frame; becapable of being opened and closed; and beinstalled with hardware, jambs, and headers asintended by manufacturer’s specifications.Dwelling UnitDwelling UnitminimumplumbingfixturesDwelling UnitElectricalEquipmentEvery dwelling unit shall contain its ownbathtub or shower, lavatory, water closet andkitchen sink which shall be maintained in asanitary, safe working condition. The lavatoryshall be placed in the same room as the watercloset or located in close proximity to the doorleading directly into the room in which suchwater closed is located. A kitchen sick shallnot be used as a substitute for the requiredlavatory.All habitable space in every dwelling unitmust have receptacles, lights and switches asrequired by the applicable code at the time theunit was built. The receptacles and switchesmust meet accessibility height requirements inplace at time of original dwelling unitconstruction. In no case, may any space withina dwelling unit have less than two receptaclesthat are separate and remote from each other,and all habitable space must have at least onelight and switch. Every laundry area/roommust have one grounded-type receptacle or areceptacle with a ground-fault circuitinterrupter. Every bathroom must contain atleast one receptacle, and any new bathroomreceptacle shall have a ground-fault circuitinterrupter.Building Criteria ManualSection 304 (IPMC)*Examples of specialknowledge include but arenot limited to combinationlocks or an unlockingdevice in an unknown,unexpected or hiddenlocation.Section 202 IPMC. Asingle unit providingcomplete, independentliving facilities for one ormore persons, includingpermanent provisions forliving, sleeping, eating,cooking, and sanitation.Section 502 DwellingUnits (IPMC):Section 604 (IPMC)Exterior doorreplacement whichincludes the doorframe/jamb requires apermit. For exceptionsfor door maintenance,See Permit ExemptionCode Reference, BCMSection 6.4See Permit ExemptionCode Reference, BCMSection 6.4See Permit ExemptionCode Reference, BCMSection 6.45
Dwelling UnitEfficiencyElectricalSystem HazardsElevatorsEmployeeFacilitiesEgressAn efficiency unit can have 2 occupants if ithas a clear floor area of at least 220 squarefeet, and 320 square feet for 3 occupants. Thisclear floor area calculation excludes the areaof the kitchen sink, cooking appliance,refrigerator, and a separate bathroom thatcontains a water closet (toilet), lavatory(bathroom sink), and bathtub or shower. Thekitchen sink, cooking appliance, andrefrigerator must have a clear working spaceof at least 30 inches in front. Efficiency unitsmust maintain the required accessibilitystandards adopted when the dwelling unit wasbuilt. No more than 3 people can occupy anefficiency unit.All electrical and electrical service equipmentmust meet and be maintained to applicableElectrical Code standards and accessibilitystandards. All electrical hazards caused byinadequate service; improper fusing;insufficient receptacles and lighting outlets;improper wiring or installation; deteriorated ordamaged wiring must be abated as required bythe code official.Elevators - Elevators must be installed andmaintained to all applicable standards,including but not limited to, code andaccessibility standards.Employee Facilities – Employees must haveaccess to at least one water closet (toilet);bathroom sink; and drinking facility. Thetoilet rooms or bathrooms for employees musthave access from the employee work area;must not be more than one floor away fromthe employee work area; and the traveldistance to these employee facilities must notexceed 500 feet. All bathrooms, toilet rooms,and sinks must meet the accessibilitystandards adopted when the building wasbuilt.There must be a safe, continuous, andunobstructed path from any point of a buildingor structure to the public way. Means ofegress shall comply with the Fire Code.Section 404 EfficiencyUnit (IPMC)See Common LifeSafety ComponentsChart, BCM Section 6.5Section 604 ElectricalSystem Hazards (IPMC)See Permit ExemptionCode Reference, BCMSection 6.4.The State mandates legalrequirements for elaw.htm.Also see IBC IFCSection 502 and 503(IPMC)See Permit ExemptionCode Reference, BCMSection 6.4.Section 702 (IPMC)Applies to all residentialoccupancy.See Permit ExemptionCode Reference, BCMSection 6.4.See Permit ExemptionCode Reference, BCMSection 6.4.See Common LifeSafety ComponentsChart, BCM Section6.5.Building Criteria Manual6
Required emergency escape and rescueopenings shall be operational from the insideof the room without the use of keys or tools.Bars, grills, grates or similar devices arepermitted to be placed over emergency escapeand rescue openings, provided the minimumnet clear opening size complies with the codethat was in effect at the time of constructionand such devices shall be releaseable orremoveable from the inside without the use ofa key, tool or force greater than that which isrequired for normal operation of the escapeand rescue opening.Section 702 EmergencyEscape (IPMC)EgressEmergencyEscapeOpenings andAlternateMethods ofComplianceAlternative Methods (IPMC): 1)The ownerof residentially occupied building that has oneor more sleeping rooms that lack a windowwith the dimensions required by Sec.702 ofthe IPMC may comply through the use ofalternate methods. 2)The owner ofresidentially occupied building that has one ormore sleeping rooms in which the height ofthe sill for the window required by Sec.702 ofthe IPMC exceed the maximum permissibledistance from the floor may comply throughthe use of alternate methods.Section 702ExteriorSurfaces ProtectiveTreatment ofAll exterior surfaces of the building includingdoors, walls, roofs, windows, porches, etc.must be protected so that they are weatherresistant and water tight. Flaking or chippingpaint is not permitted.Must be weatherproof and waterproof and freefrom holes, breaks and rotted and/or damagedmaterial.All required fire resistance systems and allopenings in fire-resistance assemblies must beinstalled and maintained to the standardsrequired when the building was built.Required fire-resistance rating means therequired rating of walls or floors at the time ofconstruction. Fire doors and smoke barrierdoors shall not be blocked or obstructed orotherwise made inoperable.All systems, devices and equipment to detect afire, actuate and alarm, or suppress or controla fire or any combination thereof shall bemaintainedin an operable condition at all times inaccordance with the Fire Code.Section 304 (IPMC)See Permit ExemptionCode Reference, BCMSection 6.4Section 304 (IPMC):See Permit ExemptionCode Reference, BCMSection 6.4See Permit ExemptionCode Reference, BCMSection 6.4Egress,EmergencyEscapeOpeningsExterior WallsFire ResistanceFire SafetyFacilities andEquipmentSection 703 (IPMC):Section 704 (IPMC)(IFC) (see SmokeAlarms)Removal of bars, grillsor grates is exemptfrom permittingrequirement. See PermitExemption CodeReference, BCMSection 6.4.Replacing or installingany windows requires apermit. SeeReplacement WindowRequirements,Common Life SafetyComponents Chart,BCM Section 6.5.See ReplacementWindow Requirements,Common Life SafetyComponents Chart,BCM Section 6.5.Applies to R2, R3, orR4. See PermitExemption CodeReference, BCMSection 6.4.For Smoke Alarms, SeeCommon Life SafetyBuilding Criteria Manual7
Components Chart,BCM Section 6.5.FoundationWallsMust be maintained plumb and free from opencracks and breaks that could allow rodents andother pests to enter the building.Section 304 FoundationWalls (IPMC):GlazingGlazing – All glazing materials should bemaintained free from cracks and holes.Section 304 Glazing(IPMC)GuardrailsHandrailsHeating SystemsGuardrails – Must be maintained to the codestandards approved by the City when thebuilding was built and in compliance with theInternational Property Maintenance Code andlocal amendments. The rails must be firmlyfastened and capable of supporting normallyimposed loads. Guardrails that are at least 36inches high are required for landings, porches,decks, ramps and other walking surfaces thatare at least 30 inches above grade of theproperty.Section 304 Guard: Abuilding component or asystem of buildingcomponents located at ornear the open sides ofelevated walking surfacesthat minimizes thepossibility of a fall fromthe walking surface to alower level.Must be maintained to the code standardsapproved by the City when the building wasbuilt and in compliance with the InternationalProperty Maintenance Code and localamendments. The rails must be firmlyfastened and capable of supporting normallyimposed loads.Sections 304, 305, 307(IPMC)Heating Systems – The heating systems inevery dwelling unit must be capable ofcreating and maintaining a room temperatureof 68 degrees F in every habitable room,bathroom and toilet room. The heatingsystems in occupy-able work spaces must becapable of creating and maintaining a roomtemperature of 65 degrees F. Temperaturereadings are taken at 3 feet above the floornear the center of a room and two feet inwardfrom the center every exterior wall.Sections 602Building Criteria ManualRepairs to foundationsrequire a permit andapproveddocumentation from anengineer or architect.Replacement of glazing(not includingreplacement of any partof frame holding theglazing) is exempt frompermitting requirement.Replacement glazing inhazardous locationsshall comply w thesafety glazingrequirements of the IBCor IRC)See Permit ExemptionCode Reference, BCMSection 6.4.See Common LifeSafety ComponentsChart, BCM Section6.5.See Permit ExemptionCode Reference, BCMSection 6.4.See Common LifeSafety ComponentsChart, BCM Section6.5.See Permit ExemptionCode Reference, BCMSection 6.48
InfestationInteriorSurfacesKitchenAll structures must be kept free of rodent andinsect infestation. The owner must make thepremises free of infestation at time of initiallease. If there are two or more dwelling units,the owner remains responsible for preventingre-infestation through extermination. In singleoccupant buildings, the occupant isresponsible for preventing re-infestation. Theowner remains responsible for repairingbuilding defects that may cause infestation,and for preventing infestation until repairs arecompleted.Peeling, chipping, and flaking paint must beremoved and the surface must be repainted.This includes doors and windows. Decayedwood, cracked and loose plaster or stucco, andother deteriorating surfaces must be repairedor replaced.Kitchens and nonhabitable spaces shall not beused for sleeping purposes.Kitchen SinkEvery dwelling unit must have a kitchen sink,but the kitchen sink cannot substitute for thebathroom sink.Kitchen/CookingFacilitiesCooking is prohibited in Rooming units orDormitory units – Unless the certificate ofoccupancy allows cooking in a room in arooming unit or dormitory unit, occupants arelimited to devices such as coffee makers andmicrowave ovens.Must be maintained to the code standardsapproved by the City when the building wasbuilt and in compliance with the InternationalProperty Maintenance Code and localamendments. The landing
Bathroom (one- or two- family dwelling) 1) Bathrooms, Toilet Rooms, and Sinks – Every dwelling unit shall have a bathroom with a tub and/or shower and a water closet (toilet). The lavatory (bathroom sink) must be in the bathroom or toilet room or near the door leading to the bathroom or toilet room. 2) Every dwelling unit must have a kitchen .
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