§ 4-181. Interior Environment; Section 1203, Ventilation.

(a)

Section 1203.4.1.3 (IBC) is added to read as follows:

(1)

"Locations." Every door or window which opens directly from any dwelling unit of a multifamily dwelling to the outdoors; fifty percent (50%) of the nominal area of every double-hung and horizontal sliding window, and that portion of every other type window normally used for ventilation; and all other openings, unless specifically exempt or modified by the Building Official in accordance with the hardship or modification provisions of this Subtitle and the IBC, shall be screened with not less than sixteen (16) mesh per inch material. In addition, every hinged screen door shall have a self-closing device in good working condition; except that no screens shall be required for a dwelling unit on a floor above the fifth floor. Screen doors shall not be required on the main entrance door.

(2)

"Governing Code." Screens required by this Section shall be installed or be available to be installed on all dwelling units. The actual times that screens must be provided and installed for use on all dwellings will be governed by the Prince George's County Housing Code. These provisions shall be applicable to all dwelling structures irrespective of the date of construction.

(CB-45-2012)