Appeal 33616
Appeal Summary
Status: Decision Rendered
Appeal ID: 33616
Submission Date: 12/11/24 1:37 PM
Hearing Date: 12/18/24
Case #: R-003
Appeal Type: Building
Project Type: residential
Building/Business Name:
Appeal Involves: Alteration of an existing structure
Proposed use: SFR with an ADU
Appeal Information Sheet
Appeal item 1
| Code Section | Accessory Dwelling Unit code guide D.2.b.3.c |
|---|---|
| Requires | An opening between living units will be considered on a case by case basis. |
| Code Modification or Alternate Requested | Allow for a one hour door to be installed in a one hour wall. |
| Proposed Design | A factory made solid core metal door with a metal frame will be installed in the required fire wall. The door will have a closer and smoke gasket. |
| Reason for alternative | The door will provide flexibility of use for the owners. |
Appeal Decision
Communicating door between ADU and main dwelling unit: Granted provided the separation wall is full 1 hour fire rated construction without reductions allowed in ADU Code Guide.
"The Administrative Appeal Board finds that the information submitted by the appellant demonstrates that the approved modifications or alternate methods are consistent with the intent of the code; do not lessen the health, safety, accessibility, life, fire safety or structural requirements; and that special conditions unique to this project make strict application of those code sections impractical.