From Decemeber 2008 Legal Report
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2. DCA08-DEC-207 by Anthony Apfelbeck, Fire
Marshall/Building Official, City of
Question 1: Does the rule apply only to new construction
of a new building, or does it also apply to additions or alterations as defined
in the FEBC?
Answer: The rule applies to all buildings for which a
permit for new construction is issued.
In this case, it would apply to construction of new buildings, additions
and level 3 but not level 1 or 2 alterations as defined in the
Question 2: If the rule applies to additions, does an
addition require the complete existing structure to comply with installing CO
detectors as prescribed in the rule? (hardwired and
battery back up)
For example: If an
attached garage or a screen enclosure is added to an existing home, are CO
detectors required to be installing within the complete existing structure?
Answer: No, unless the addition meets the
requirements for the Rule 9B-3.0472.
Question
3. If the rule applies to all alterations, does
it require the complete existing structure to comply with installing CO
detectors as prescribed in the rule? (hardwired and
battery back up)
Example #1: If a new gas
furnace is installed in an existing home, whereas it was electric before, are
CO detectors required to be installing within the complete existing
structure?
Example #2: If any type of
permit is issued on the existing structure are CO detectors required to be
installing within the complete existing structure?
Answer: No, it does not apply to all alterations, however it does apply to level 3 alterations.
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4. If the answer is yes to
the questions 2 or 3 above, must hardwired CO detectors be installed with a
battery backup?
Answer: No, if the addition requires a CO detector in
the existing building it may be battery powered.
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5. Does the rule apply to repairs, as defined by
the FEBC?
Answer: NO.
Question
6. Does the rule apply to a change in occupancy,
as defined by the FEBC?
Answer: YES, if the change of occupancy meets the
requirements or intent of Rule 9B-3.0472.
{NO
ACTION TAKEN – Postponed until next meeting so that legal can clarify whether
it meets the Declaratory statement Criteria}
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