Exception 6: Fire Separation Distance
a. The minimum fire separation distance for
improvement constructed on a lot shown on: [i] a recorded bonded or final
subdivision plat, or [ii] a sketch plan, site plan, plan of phased development
or preliminary plat approved by the local governing authority which was
recorded or approved prior to the implementation of IRC 2012 which shows or
describes lesser setbacks than the fire separation distances provided in Table
R302.1(1) shall be equal to the lesser setbacks, but in no event less than 3
feet.
b. The minimum fire
separation distance for improvements constructed on a lot where the local
governing authority has prior to the implementation of IRC 2012: [i] accepted
exactions or issued conditions, [ii] granted a special exception, [iii] entered
into a development agreement, [iv] approved a variance, [v] approved a planned
development district, or [vi] otherwise approved a specific development plan
which contemplated or provided for setbacks less than the fire separation
distances provided in Table R302.1(1) shall be equal to the lesser setback, but
in no event less than 3 feet.
Exception 7: Aesthetic roof and siding projections may extend
beyond the common wall of a townhouse unit over an adjoining unit's property
line as long as the construction of the projection does not damage the
integrity of the fire rated assembly, the projection is completely supported by
the common wall, the projection is protected by the one-hour construction or
fire retardant-treated wood, and the projection is limited to 18-inches. These
projections shall not contain any plumbing, electrical, or mechanical
installations. An easement may be required by the jurisdiction to ensure future
access to this projection for repair and maintenance.
Notes
S.C. Code Regs. §
8-1204
Added by
State Register Volume 37, Issue No. 6, eff June 28, 2013;
State
Register Volume 40, Issue No. 06, eff.
6/24/2016;
State
Register Volume 43, Issue No. 05, eff.
5/24/2019;
State
Register Volume 44, Issue No. 06, eff.
6/26/2020;
State
Register Volume 46, Issue No. 05, eff.
5/27/2022.
