Strike Sections 308.3.1 and 308.3.2 of the International Building Code and insert new Sections 308.3.1 and 308.3.2 in the Building Code to read as follows.

308.3.1 Six or fewer persons receiving care. A facility such as the above with six or fewer persons receiving such care shall be classified as Group R-3 or shall comply with the Residential Code provided an automatic sprinkler system is installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 or with Section P2904 of the Residential Code.

308.3.2 Seven to sixteen persons receiving care. A facility such as above, housing not fewer than seven and not more than 16 persons receiving such care, shall be classified as Group R-4.

Strike Section 308.4 of the International Building Code and insert new Section 308.4 in the Building Code to read as follows.

308.4 Institutional Group I-2. This occupancy shall include buildings and structures used for medical care on a 24-hour basis for more than six persons who are incapable of self-preservation. This group shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Foster care facilities;

2. Detoxification facilities;

3. Hospitals;

4. Nursing homes; and

5. Psychiatric hospitals.

308.4.1 Six or fewer persons receiving care. A facility such as the above with six or fewer persons receiving such care shall be classified as Group R-3 or shall comply with the Residential Code; provided, that an automatic sprinkler system is installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 or with Section P2904 of the Residential Code.

308.6.3 Five or fewer persons receiving care. A facility having five or fewer persons receiving custodial care in a facility other than a dwelling unit within the scope of Section 308.6.4 shall be classified as part of the primary occupancy.

308.6.4 Persons receiving custodial care in a dwelling unit. A facility providing custodial care in a dwelling unit within either (1) a detached one- or two-family dwelling or townhouse within the scope of the Residential Code or (2) an R-3 dwelling, shall comply with Appendix M of the Residential Code.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 61 DCR 2782 (March 28, 2014 – Part 2); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 66 DCR 7152 (June 14, 2019).

The District of Columbia Building Code (2013), referred to as the “Building Code,” consists of the 2012 edition of the International Building Code as amended by the District of Columbia Building Code Supplement (2013)(12 DCMR A). The International Building Code is copyrighted by the International Code Council and therefore is not republished here. However, a copy of the text may be obtained at: http://publicecodes.cyberregs.com/icod/ibc/2012/index.htm?bu=IC-P-2012-000001&bu2=IC-P-2012-000019.