§ 4-185. Exterior Walls; Section 1406, Combustible Materials on the Exterior Side of Exterior Walls.

(a)

Section 1406.3.1 is amended to read as follows: "Balconies and Similar Projections." Existing balconies which are subject to repair or replacement due to deterioration or damage shall comply with this Section.

(b)

Section 1406.5 is added to read as follows: "Soffits of Roof Projections." Exterior walls in R-1 and R-2 occupancies meeting the requirements of Section 705 shall be provided soffits comprised of noncombustible material one-half (1/2) inch in thickness. No soffit screens or openings are permitted within the soffits.

Exception: Buildings equipped with an automatic sprinkler system in habitable areas are permitted to have unlimited soffit vents.

(CB-87-1979; CB-121-1985; CB-97-1989; CB-98-1991; CB-63-1995; CB-54-2002; CB-13-2009; CB-45-2012)