3105. AWNINGS AND CANOPIES

3105 AWNINGS AND CANOPIES Strike Section 3105.1 of the International Building Code in its entirety and insert new Section 3105.1 to the Building Code in its place to read as follows: 3105.1 General. Awnings and canopies shall comply with the requirements of this Section 3105, other applicable sections of the Construction Codes, the Zoning Regulations and other applicable requirements. Awnings or canopies projecting over or into public space shall also comply with Section 3202.12. [no change to Sections 3105.2, 3105.3, and 3105.4] Insert new Sections 3105.5, 3105.6, 3105.7 and 3105.8 in the Building Code to read as follows: 3105.5 Fixed or permanent awnings. The minimum clearance from the sidewalk or any other space used by the public to the lowest part of any fixed or permanent awning shall be 8 feet (2438 mm). Fixed or permanent awnings installed above the first story shall not project more than 5 feet (1524 mm) from the face of the building. Exception: Above doors on detached one and two family dwellings, and townhouses not more than three stories above grade in height with a separate means of egress, the minimum clearance from the sidewalk or any other space used by the public to the lowest part of the awning shall be 80 inches (2032 mm). 3105.6 Retractable awnings. The minimum clearance from the sidewalk or any other space used by the public to the lowest part of any retractable awning shall be 8feet (2438 mm). Retractable awnings shall be securely fastened to the building and, in the fully extended position, no part of the awning shall be closer than 12 inches (305 mm) to the vertical plane of the lot line. Retractable awnings shall be equipped with a mechanism or device for raising and holding the awning in a retracted or closed position against the face of the building. Exception: Above doors on detached one and two family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade in height with a separate means of egress, the minimum clearance from the sidewalk or any other space used by the public to the lowest part of the awning shall be 80 inches (2032 mm). 3105.7 Canopies. Canopies shall not extend closer than 2 feet (610 mm) from the lot line. The minimum clearance from the sidewalk or any other space used by the public to the lowest part of any canopy shall be 8 feet (2438 mm). 3105.8 Lettering on awnings or canopies. Lettering on awnings or canopies shall comply with Appendix N or any superseding regulations adopted pursuant to the Sign Legislation. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 5690 (May 29, 2020 – Part 2). The District of Columbia Building Code (2017), referred to as the “Building Code,” consists of the 2015 edition of the International Building Code (International Building Code), published by the International Code Council (ICC), as amended by the Building Code Supplement of 2017 (12-A DCMR). The International Building Code is copyrighted by the ICC and therefore is not republished here. However, a copy of the text may be obtained at: https://codes.iccsafe.org/public/document/IBC2015. District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Building Code Supplement of 2017 12-A DCMR § 3105