Interpretation #6769

Published July 25, 2011

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Original Request

Code Version
2007
Code
BUILDING
Code Description
Building
Chapter
3
Section
310.1
Topic
Bed and Breakfast

Question

Is it the intent of this section to include bed and breakfast under 10 occupants to change the occupancy classification from R-3 to R-1. under the new contemplated revisions is it the states intent to reclassify Congregant living facilities under 10 occupants to remain under the R-3 classification. under this assumption a Bed and Breakfast under 10 occupants transient should be able to meet the same criteria and not be changed from r3 - to r1. please clafify the intent

Answer Published 07/25/2011 at 10:43 AM

Yes. The exception for congregate living facilities is
specific and stated in the R-2 and R-3 sections of 310.1.
There is no similar exeption for R-1.

Commentary

None.