1.
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The provisions of this code shall not apply to residential accessory
structures not more than one story in height and that are 200 square
feet or less in area and are not classified as Use Group H, High Hazard.
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14.
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The provisions of this code shall not apply to the construction,
alteration or modification of an agricultural building, as defined
in Section 202 and as identified in Appendix C, Subsection C101.1.
A legally existing agricultural building shall not be considered as
a "change of occupancy" that requires a building permit if the subordinate
use is in accordance with the limitations set forth in Sections 302.2,
302.2.1 and any code sections referenced therein of the 2003 International
Building Code.
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15.
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One-story detached accessory structures to Use Group R-3, provided
the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet.
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16.
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Construction trailers as defined in Chapter 2 of the International
Building Code as adopted.
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SECTION 117
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EMERGENCY MEASURES
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117.1 Imminent danger. When, in the opinion of
the Building Official, there is imminent danger of failure or collapse
of a building or structure or any part thereof which endangers life,
or when any structure or part of a structure has fallen and life is
endangered by the occupation of the building or structure, the Building
Official is hereby authorized and empowered to order and require the
occupants to vacate the same forthwith. The Building Official shall
post at each entrance of such structure a notice reading as follows:
"This structure is unsafe and its occupancy has been prohibited by
the Building Official. It shall be unlawful for any person to enter
such structure except for the purpose of making the required repairs
or of demolishing the same."
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117.2 Temporary safeguards. When, in the opinion
of the Building Official, there is imminent danger due to an unsafe
condition, the Building Official shall cause the necessary work to
be done to render such structure temporarily safe, whether or not
the legal procedure herein described has been instituted.
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117.3 Closing streets. When necessary for public
safety, the Building Official shall temporarily close structures and
close, or order the authority having jurisdiction to close, sidewalks,
streets, public ways and places adjacent to unsafe structures and
prohibit the same from being used.
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117.4 Emergency repairs. For the purposes of this
section, the Building Official shall employ the necessary labor and
materials to perform the required work as expeditiously as possible.
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117.5 Cost of emergency repairs. Costs incurred
in the performance of emergency work shall be paid from the treasury
of the jurisdiction on approval of the Building Official. The legal
counsel of the jurisdiction shall institute appropriate action against
the owner of the premises where the unsafe structure is or was located.
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117.6 Unsafe equipment. Equipment deemed unsafe
by the Building Official shall not be operated after the date stated
in the written notice unless the required repairs or changes have
been made and the equipment has been approved or unless an extension
of time has been secured from the Building Official in writing.
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117.6.1 Authority to seal equipment. In the case
of an emergency, the Building Official shall have the authority to
immediately seal out of service any unsafe device or equipment regulated
by this code.
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117.6.2 Unlawful to remove seal. Any device or
equipment sealed out of service by the Building Official shall be
plainly identified in an approved manner. The identification shall
not be tampered with, defaced or removed except by the Building Official
and shall indicate the reason for such sealing.
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CONSTRUCTION TRAILER. A single-unit industrialized
building that meets all of the following criteria:
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1.
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Has a body width of no more than 12 feet and has a body length
not to exceed 60 feet; and
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2.
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The unit must be placed on an active construction site and removed
within 30 days of completion of the construction; and
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3.
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The unit shall not be open to the public and shall be for the
exclusive use of the on-site contractors to conduct necessary business
or to store construction materials related to the construction project;
and
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4.
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All applicable electrical and plumbing installations have approved
temporary permits and have received appropriate inspections and occupancy
approvals.
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FIRE SEPARATION DISTANCE. The distance measured
from the building face to one of the following:
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1.
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To the closest interior lot line.
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2.
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To the center line of a street, an alley or public way.
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3.
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To an imaginary line between two buildings on the lot.
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4.
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To an exclusive use easement line.
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All portions of attached decks and open roof covered decks.
Open roof covered decks may have a maximum opaque wall surface area
of 50%.
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Not allowed
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N/A
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<2 feet
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All portions of attached decks and open roof covered decks.
Open roof covered decks may have a maximum opaque wall surface area
of 50%.
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Not allowed
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N/A
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<2 feet
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1.
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An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be
required for additions or alterations to existing buildings that are
not already provided with an automatic residential sprinkler system.
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2.
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An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be
required for a new one- or two-family dwelling constructed on a lot
served by an existing service line from a water main to the property
line that is less than a nominal one-inch size or a lot subject to
a valid, unexpired Public Works agreement that was executed prior
to March 1, 2011. For a property to qualify for an exemption due to
an undersized existing water service line, the water service line
must be:
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(1)
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Approved and owned by the public or private water system that
owns the mains.
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(2)
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Installed prior to March 1, 2011.
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(3)
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Fully operational from the public or private water main to a
curb stop or meter pit located at the property line.
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R703.9.3 Special inspections. Special inspections
shall be required for all EIFS (exterior insulation finish system)
applications.
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Exceptions:
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(1)
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Special inspections shall not be required for EIFS applications
installed over a water-resistive barrier with a means of draining
moisture to the exterior.
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(2)
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Special inspections shall not be required for EIFS applications
installed over masonry or concrete walls.
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Except as provided for in the:
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(I)
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Simulated performance path listed in Subsection N1105 (R405);
and
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(II)
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Energy rating index compliance alternative in Subsection N1106
(R406).
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106.3.1.1 Plans and specifications.
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a)
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Plans and specifications for the installation of all heating,
ventilation, air-conditioning or refrigeration systems shall:
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1.
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Be approved by a licensed Maryland HVACR master, HVACR master
restricted licensed for the system being installed, or a Maryland
licensed professional engineer or architect; and
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2.
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Have affixed to them the name and license number of the Maryland
HVACR master, HVACR master restricted licensed for the system being
installed, or Maryland licensed professional engineer or architect.
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b)
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For installations other than one-family and two-family dwellings,
adequate details of mechanical and electrical work, including computations,
diagrams and other essential technical data, shall be filed. All engineering
plans and computations shall bear the signature and license number
of the licensed engineer, architect or mechanical licensee responsible
for the design. For one-family and two-family dwellings, a residential
heat gain and loss load calculation (for example, a Manual J evaluation
or equivalent supporting documentation acceptable to the Department)
shall be filed for new installations at the time of permit application.
For replacement of a condensing unit, air-handling unit, furnace or
boiler in an existing HVACR system in one-family and two-family dwellings
the permit application shall be accompanied with documentation reflecting
calculations by which the sizing of the equipment to be installed
was determined. A signed and dated copy of this document shall be
retained by the contractor, and a copy shall be left with the homeowner
upon completion of the work. Plans shall indicate how required structural
and fire resistance rating integrity will be maintained and where
penetrations will be made for electrical, mechanical, plumbing and
communication conducts, pipes and systems.
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