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DC Code Check: Residential Life Safety Systems

8/19/2022

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Single-family homes, townhouses, and duplexes in Washington, DC are subject to the following codes:
  • 2012 ICC Residential Code (IRC)
  • 2017 DC Construction Code
  • 2017 DC Existing Building Code (if we're talking about a renovation and/or addition)
The three types of life safety systems most likely to be required  are sprinklers, smoke detectors/alarms, and carbon monoxide detectors/alarms (which are often combined with smoke alarms). 
See the 3 flowcharts below to determine whether your project requires each of these. 
If sprinklers are required, their design must follow NFPA 13D or ICC P2904, which are fed from a domestic water system and are much simpler than NFPA 13 or NFPA 13R systems for commercial and low/midrise multifamily buildings, respectively.
FAQ: Alterations under the existing building code are categorized as Level 1 (remove and replace), Level 2 (reconfigure up to 50%) or level 3 (reconfigure over 50%).
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  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • Our Approach
    • Design Process
    • Our Team
  • PROJECTS
    • Residential - Single Family >
      • Murdock Mountain Outdoor Living
      • Lakeview Kitchen
      • Porch + Pergola
      • Townhouse Redefinition
      • Cottage Renovation
      • Rocky Mountain House
      • Forest Home
      • Entry Expansion + Kitchen
    • Residential - Multifamily >
      • Bellefonte Apartments
      • Savannah @ Park Place
      • Concord Park @ Russett
      • 2nd Northwest
      • Patrick Henry Place
      • Cascade Park
      • Sligo
    • Community >
      • Sandy Spring Museum Lighting
      • YMCA of Frederick County
      • Linganore Wine Cellars
      • Fire Temple Prayer Room
      • Sukkah
  • SCOTT'S THOUGHTS
  • CONTACT