902. SPECIAL USE AND OCCUPANCY

902 SPECIAL USE AND OCCUPANCY Strike Section 902.1 of the International Existing Building Code in its entirety and insert a new Section 902.1 into the Existing Building Code in its place to read as follows: 902.1 High-rise buildings. Any building having occupied floors more than 75 feet (22 860 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall comply with the requirements of Sections 902.1.1 and 902.1.2. Exception: Existing high-rise buildings that are stripped of all systems and interior walls in all areas other than those used as a parking garage (open or enclosed), leaving no more than the structure, shaft walls and the exterior envelope assemblies, shall be rebuilt in full compliance with Section 403 of the Building Code. Maintain Sections 902.1.1 and 902.1.2 of the International Existing Building Code. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 67 DCR 6491 (May 29, 2020 – Part 2). The District of Columbia Existing Building Code (2017), referred to as the “Existing Building Code,” consists of the 2015 edition of the International Existing Building Code (International Existing Building Code), published by the International Code Council (ICC), as amended by the Existing Building Code Supplement of 2017 (12-J DCMR). The International Existing 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/public/collections/. District of Columbia Municipal Regulations Existing Building Code Supplement of 2017 12-J DCMR § 902