FAQs for Code Enforcement
ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Requirements Per the 1999 BOCA Building and Land Use & Development Code
Setbacks – Check the setbacks requirements for your Zone.
Egress Windows – Sill height no more than 44” off floor net clear opening 5.7 square feet. The minimum net clear opening height is 24” and the net clear opening width dimension is 20”Grade Floor windows may have a minimum net clear opening of 5 square feet
Smoke Detectors – Must be hard wired and installed on all floors and 1 installed in each sleeping area.
Railings/Guard Rails- Must be at least 36” high (BOCA) 1999 /Sec.1021.2 and balusters no more than 4” apart (BOCA) 1021.3 for a residential unit and 42” (BOCA) 1021.2 high for commercial use.
Fire Separation – 5/8” sheet rock between garage and house (1 hour fire rated) and a 1 hour fire door with self closing hinges.
Garage Floor – Must have a 4” drop to garage floor when attached to a house
Chimney – NFPA 211 Code – Center chimney must have 2” clearance from wood and outside chimney must have 1” clearance when exiting roof the roof the chimney must continue 3’ higher and must be 2’ above anything within 10’ horizontal distance.
Access to Attics: A readily accessible access opening not less than 22 inches by 30 inches
Vents – Should be installed in crawl spaces, attics and for dryer installations
BOCA Code – Project must meet all 1999 BOCA Building Code specifications
Flood Elevation – Flood elevation level survey may be required if building is near water bodies
D.E.P. Approval – Needed if work is being done within 100’ of water bodies
Permit Life – Must start work within 6 months of issuance and finish within 18 months.
Deed Requirements – Such conditions that may differ from Town’s requirements
Front Setbacks – Measure from the edge of the road right-of-way (your front property line) not the pavement of edge of the traveled way.
Signs- All signs must be located on the premise
Treads and Risers – Residential – ~Maximum riser 8 1/4” Minimum tread 9”
Commercial – Maximum riser 7” Minimum tread 11”
Snow Loads- A total of 70 lbs. sq. ft. 42 lbs. sq. ft. Live Load 28 lbs. sq. ft Dead Load
Inspections - ~ THE FOLLOWING INSPECTIONS MUST BE CALLED FOR:
Foundations: Prior to backfilling (waterproofing must be completed and all drains and rocks in place. Framing and Rough in Electrical Sewer Connections Plumbing (all before closing in) (House to at the street line) Electrical Service Subsurface Wastewater System (Septic)(before backfilling) Final Inspection (for a Certificate of Occupancy)
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