(Effective until July 1, 2020)

PDFWAC 51-50-481204

Alterations.

1204.1 Accessibility requirements. The provisions of Sections 705, 806, and 906, as applicable, shall apply to facilities designated as historic structures that undergo alterations, unless technically infeasible. Where compliance with the requirements for accessible routes, entrances, or toilet rooms would threaten or destroy the historic significance of the building or facility, as determined by the professional responsible for the historical documentation of the project, the alternative requirements of Sections 1204.1.1 through 1204.1.4 for that element shall be permitted.
EXCEPTION:
Type B dwelling or sleeping units required by Section 1107 of the International Building Code are not required to be provided in historical buildings.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-067, § 51-50-481204, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.]
(Effective July 1, 2020)

PDFWAC 51-50-481204

Change of occupancy.

1204.1 General. Historic buildings shall comply with the applicable structural provisions for the work as classified in Chapter 4 or 5.
EXCEPTION:
The code official shall be authorized to accept existing floors and existing live loads and to approve operational controls that limit the live load on any floor.
1204.10 One-hour fire-resistant assemblies. Where one-hour fire-resistance-rated construction is required by these provisions, it need not be provided, regardless of construction or occupancy, where the existing wall and ceiling finish is wood lath or metal lath and plaster.
1204.14 Natural light. When it is determined by the professional responsible for the historical documentation of the project that compliance with the natural light requirements of Section 1011.1 will lead to loss of historic character or historic materials in the building, the existing level of natural lighting shall be considered acceptable.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and 19.27.074. WSR 20-01-090, § 51-50-481204, filed 12/12/19, effective 7/1/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 19.27.031 and chapters 19.27 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 13-04-067, § 51-50-481204, filed 2/1/13, effective 7/1/13.]