675 IAC 14-4.4-7 Section R302.1; exterior walls

Sec. 7. Add EXCEPTIONS 6 and 7 to SECTION R302.1 to read as follows: 6. For building applications that have received local zoning approvals for plats or for preliminary concept or master plans prior to adoption of the Indiana Residential Code in 675 IAC 14-4.4, dwellings with a fire separation distance of less than three (3) feet from the property line shall be required to have at least a one hour fire resistance rating and exposure from both sides and openings shall not be permitted. Projections shall not extend to a point closer than two (2) feet to the property line. One hour fire resistive construction is required on the underside of projections when the projections are closer than three (3) feet to the property line. Penetrations shall comply with Section R302.4. 7. Separation distance requirements may be decreased when a recorded easement on the adjacent property permanently prohibits construction within ten (10) feet of the structure not in compliance with Table R302.1(1).