§ 3.1003. Applicability; exceptions.

(a)

Applicability. Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the following new construction shall comply with the requirements of this subtitle:

(1)

New construction of a publicly funded building with 10,000 square feet or more of gross floor area; and

(2)

New construction of buildings that are not publicly funded and have 50,000 square feet or more of gross floor area, or in downtown Columbia 10,000 square feet or more of gross floor area, in the following occupancy categories:

(i)

Assembly Group A;

(ii)

Business Group B;

(iii)

Institutional Group I;

(iv)

Mercantile Group M;

(v)

Mixed occupancies if:

a.

A majority of the use is an occupancy included in this subsection; and

b.

The building is two stories or more; and

(vi)

The following residential occupancies:

a.

Residential R-1; and

b.

Residential R-2.

(b)

Exceptions. The requirements of this subtitle shall not apply to:

(1)

New construction of a publicly funded building in the E or I-3 occupancy categories;

(2)

New construction of a nonpublicly funded building in the R-2 occupancy that is:

(i)

Made up of only residential dwelling units; and

(ii)

Less than five stories in height;

(3)

New construction of a building that does not have an HVAC system; and

(4)

Other new construction as may be set forth by regulation of the Director.

(C.B. 47, 2007, § 1; C.B. 14, 2010, § 2)