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PLIMIC WORKS <br /> ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION <br /> May 18, 2000 <br /> PROJECT: Nautica <br /> 2818 Grand Avenue <br /> B9912-047 <br /> SUBJECT: Clear Floor Space for bathtubs in Type B Dwelling Units. <br /> CODE: Washington State Amendments to the 1997 Uniform Building Code <br /> SECTION: Exception 12 to Section 1106.27.1 <br /> Interpretation: A clear floor space with minimum dimensions of 48" long, by 30" <br /> wide is required at one bathtub within Type B Dwelling Units. The <br /> 48" long dimension shall be parallel with the tub, and the 30" wide <br /> portion shall be measured perpendicular to the tub. <br /> Findings: <br /> 1. Although not specified in Section 1106.27.1, Exception 12 is an exception to Section <br /> 1106.11.9.1 (clear floor space for bathtubs within Type B Dwelling Units. The 48" <br /> long dimension shall be parallel with the tub, and the 30" wide portion shall be <br /> measured perpendicular to the tub. <br /> 2. This interpretation is in keeping with SBCC Interpretation No. 97-09 (see attached). <br /> 3. This interpretation has widespread acceptance throughout the Puget Sound region. <br /> 4. This interpretation is in keeping with the non-state amended UBC provisions under <br /> Section 1106.6.4.1.3. Type B Dwelling Unit requirements introduced into the 1997 <br /> UBC were instated to bring residential provisions in line with HUD's Fair Housing <br /> guidelines per the 1997 UBC Handbook. <br /> 5. The proposed orientation of 48" perpendicular to a bathtub and 30" parallel may not <br /> be accepted as an alternate method per Section 1101.4 as it has not been shown that <br /> this rie tation will provide for substantially equivalent or greater accessibility. <br /> Building Official <br /> CITY OF EVERETT• 3200 Cedar Street • Everett, WA 98201 • (425) 257-8800 • Fax(425) 257-8856 <br />