House moves

[mtlogcabin]

When relocating a house within the same jurisdiction do you require compliance with current codes even when no work is being done. Say egress windows, rise and run on stairs, handrails and similar items. Most of the homes are 40 to 50 years old when no codes where adopted

 

[Mule]

Re: House moves

Short answer Yes. We actually have ordinances adopted specifying that any structure moved into or within the city must meet current zoning and building codes.

 

[brat]

Re: House moves

At this point in time we only require plans for the foundation or basement that it is to be placed on. The code does require moved structures to meet current code, but that seems like one of those provisions that would be next to impossible to comply with. As an example, I look back on the house that I grew up in. It's almost 60 years old, well built, and still sound. It would cost a great deal to bring it up to current code, but it would be a shame to crush it if it needeed to be moved out of the way for some project.

IMHO, It seems that the actual scope of work is the new foundation and attachment of the moved structure to it. That is where the code should be applied.

 

[fatboy]

Re: House moves

We do require compliance with all codes, except we do make allowance for the limited stair openings, that most of the time will not allow rise/run, and many times headroom compliance. As far as the rest, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, EERO's........yes.

 

[JBI]

Re: House moves

Been holding off on this one. A few excerpts from the NYSRC Appendix J...

SECTION AJ2 DEFINITIONS

RELOCATION. Relocated buildings include any building or structure which is relocated from its existing foundation to a new foundation.

SECTION AJ308 RELOCATED BUILDINGS

AJ308.1 Scope. Relocated buildings provisions shall apply to relocated buildings as defined in Section AJ202.

AJ308.2 Application. Relocated buildings shall comply with the provisions of Section AJ10.

SECTION AJ10 RELOCATED OR MOVED BUILDINGS

SECTION AJ1001 GENERAL

AJ1001.1 Scope. Relocated or moved buildings as described in Section AJ308 shall comply with this section. Relocated or moved historic buildings shall comply with Section AJ9.

AJ1001.2 Compliance. The building shall comply with the provisions of the Fire Code of New York State and the Property Maintenance Code of New York State as applicable. Any repair, alteration, or change of occupancy undertaken within the moved structure shall comply with the requirements of this appendix applicable to the work being performed. Any field-fabricated elements shall comply with the requirements of this code as applicable.

AJ1001.3 Location on the lot. The building shall be located on the lot in accordance with the requirements of Section R302.

AJ1001.4 Flood hazard areas. If relocated or moved into a flood hazard area, buildings shall comply with Section R323.

SECTION AJ1002 BUILDING ELEMENTS AND MATERIALS

AJ1002.1 Foundation. The foundation system of relocated buildings shall comply with this code as applicable.

AJ1002.1.1 Connection to the foundation. The connection of the relocated building to the foundation shall comply with this code as applicable.

SECTION AJ1003 FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY PROTECTION

AJ1003.1 Scope. Relocated or moved buildings shall comply with this section.

AJ1003.2 Smoke alarms. Smoke alarms, located as required for new dwellings, shall be provided; the smoke alarms shall be interconnected and hard wired.

Exception: In other than bed and breakfast dwellings, smoke alarms in existing areas shall not be required to be interconnected and hard wired where interior wall or ceiling finishes are not removed to expose the structure.

AJ1003.2.1 Power source. Smoke alarms shall be permitted to be battery operated when installed in buildings without commercial power or an on-site electrical power system, or in buildings where existing interior wall or ceiling finishes are not removed to expose the structure.

AJ1003.2.2 Interconnection. Smoke alarms shall not be required to be interconnected where battery operated alarms are permitted.

AJ1003.3 Carbon monoxide alarms. At least one carbon monoxide alarm shall be provided in each dwelling unit in compliance with Section R313.4.

SECTION AJ1004 STRUCTURAL

AJ1004.1 Required inspection and repairs. The code official shall be authorized to inspect, or to require approved professionals to inspect at the expense of the owner, the various structural parts of a relocated building to verify that structural components and connections have not sustained structural damage. Any repairs required by the code official as a result of such inspection shall be made prior to the final approval.

AJ1004.2 Wind loads. Buildings shall comply with the wind provisions of this code as applicable.

Exceptions:

1. Detached one- and two-family dwellings where wind loads at the new location are not higher than those at the previous location.

2. Structural elements whose stress is not increased by more than 5 percent.

AJ1004.3 Seismic loads. Buildings shall comply with the seismic provisions of this code at the new location as applicable.

Exceptions:

1. Where the seismic loads at the new location are not higher than those at the previous location.

2. Structural elements whose stress is not increased by more than 5 percent.

AJ1004.4 Snow loads. Buildings shall comply with the snow loads provisions of this code as applicable where snow loads at the new location are higher than those at the previous location.

Exception: Structural elements whose stress is not increased by more than 5 percent.

Maybe the 2012 I-Codes will include something like them... :?: :idea:

 

[jim baird]

Re: House moves

short answer, no.

If new systems are installed, re electric, HVAC, plumbing fixtres etc, those have to meet.

Otherwise, buyer beware.

 

[RJJ]

Re: House moves

YES! to new foundation,Electrical, gas etc. If it is a Historic structure our HARB deals with most issues. Stairs other then new one can remain the same.