Good point. For those of you that are in states with state adopted building codes and are prohibiting from amending the code, I would urge you to get an interpretation from the state. Hey, if they're on board with calling a room with a closet a bedroom, then you're covered.
If there is a policy in a jurisdiction to require people to do something that is not adopted by ordinance, and you intentionally continue to do it, knowing full well that you have no ordinance backing you, then I have every reason to contend that malfeasance will be called into question, as what I've described is the very essence of malfeasance.
If there is a policy in a jurisdiction to require people to do something that is not adopted by ordinance, and you intentionally continue to do it, knowing full well that you have no ordinance backing you, then I have every reason to contend that malfeasance will be called into question, as what I've described is the very essence of malfeasance.
mtlogcabin said:Well said texasbo however you do not always have to ammend a code to clarify a portion of it. For those who use the zoning or health or the tax appraisers office/department rules as a means to identify a bedroom within their jurisdiction can simply be a matter of policy that is consistent throughout the jurisdiction. It should be a written policy with justification of why. If you would choose to challenge the policy that would be your right and it may be overturned but I doubt malfeasance will come into question.R104.1 General.
The building official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this code. The building official shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code and to adopt policies and procedures in order to clarify the application of its provisions.
We are prohibted by the state from ammending the codes as adopted by them so a policy is our only option to clarify a provision