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General Requirements

Heat req’d in habitable rooms 68° 3ft. above floor . . . . .[303.6] {310.11}
Min. one room =>120sq.ft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[304.1] {310.6.2}
Other habitable rooms
70sq.ft. min. 7ft. min. dimension except kit . . . . . . . .[304.2,3] {310.6.2,3}
Kitchen min. 50sq.ft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[304.2X] {n/a} {local}

Final Inspection

General
Paperwork--special inspection reports on file . . . .T-b11 [109.2] {1701.3}
Floor finishes that affect stairs or landings must be complete
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [109.1.6] {108.5.6}
Appliances and fixtures must be in place . . . . . . . . . .[109.1.6] {108.5.6}
Exterior pipe penetrations must be caulked . . . . . . . . .[2606.1] {1402.2}
Wood siding and trim 6in. from earth . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[323.1] {2306.8}
Smoke detectors installed and operational . . . . . .F-b24 [317.1] {310.9.1.1}
Exterior doors and windows must be weather tight [1102.1.10] {1402.2}

Building Address
Numbers or addresses legible from street . . . . . . . . . . [325.1] {local}
Illuminated numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[local] {local}

Tempered Glass in Bathrooms (see p.8)
Req’d for glazing with lower edge <5ft. above tub or pan [308.4] {2406.4}
Req’d for all shower/tub doors & enclosures . . . . . . . . .[308.4] {2406.4}
Hinged shower door must open outward . . . . . . . . . . .[2708.1] {2407}

Dwelling/Garage Separation
Solid 1sin. or 20-minute fire-rated door . . . . . . . . . . . [309.1] {302.4X}
Self-closing door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[n/a] {302.4X}
Garage walls common to house covered w/2in. {din.} gyp. [309.2] {302.4X}

Swimming-Pool Barriers

Applies to all pools or spas >24in. deep . . . . . . . . . . .[AG102] {420}
Min. 48in. height, bottom max. 2in. above grade . . . .[AG105.2] {421.1#1}
Max. 4in. openings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[AG105.2] {421.1#1}
Difficult to climb over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[AG105.2] {421.1#1}
Lockable, self-closing, open away from pool . . . . . . .[AG105.2] {421.1#4}
If latch <54in. high: Must be poolside-- min. 3in. below top,
no openings >2in. within 18in. .........................................[AG105.2] {421.1#4}
Doors & screens with direct pool access req. alarm audible for 30 seconds throughout house ..........................................................[AG105.2] {421.1#5X}
Alarm control min. 54in. high, must reset automatically [AG105.2] {421.1#5X}

Smoke Detectors

New construction hard wired with battery backup . . . . .[317.2] {310.9.1.3}
Req’d in each bedroom & adjoining hall . . . . . . . .F-b24 [317.1] {310.9.1.4}
At least one req'd each story & basement . . . . . .F-b24 [317.1] {310.9.1.4}
Must be interconnected and audible from sleeping rooms .. . . .[317.1] {310.9.1.4}
Compliance req'd for interior remodeling requiring permit {if >$1,000}
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [317.1.1] {310.9.1.2}
Battery operated OK if no finishes removed . . .[317.1.1X] {310.9.1.2}