§ 4.4.7.4. Compliance Required at Field Inspection Verification

A.

Exterior Visitable Route

1.

The minimum width of the exterior visitable route is 36 inches.

2.

Alternative Method of Compliance and Modifications of approved plans - A modification to the approved plans may be field approved provided the proposed method of compliance meets the intent of the code. Documentation shall be provided for the permit record.

3.

Property owners will not be required to redesign or relocate the structure to comply after the plans have been approved for building permit.

B.

Visitable light switches, receptacles, and environmental controls

1.

Light switches and environmental controls shall be a maximum of 48 inches above the floor. This measurement is from the top of the device or box to the unfinished floor at rough inspection.

2.

Outlets must be a minimum of 15 inches above the floor. This measurement is from the bottom of the device or box to the unfinished floor at rough inspection.

3.

Floor outlets are an acceptable alternative where installation of compliant wall outlets is not feasible.

C.

Threshold No Step Entrance code interpretation CI2013-0002 is an approved method of compliance as is an approved manufactured barrier-free access system pertaining to the threshold. A permanent site built ramp against the threshold with less than one-half inch in vertical rise, that doesn't exceed 12 inches in length, located on the exterior side, doesn't exceed 8.3% slope and has landing will be an approved transition at the exterior entry at the visitable dwelling entrance.