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// CODE SNIPPET

Section 1103 Alterations to Existing Building Sites

Green Construction Code 2012 of Maryland > 11 Existing Building Site Development > 1103 Alterations to Existing Building Sites
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1103.1 General

Alterations to existing portions or site improvements on building sites shall be in accordance with the provisions of this code for those portions or building site improvements being altered. Unaltered portions and site improvements of the building site shall be in accordance with the provisions of the code in force at the time of their construction. Alterations shall be such that the existing building site is no less conforming to the provisions of this code than the existing building site was prior to the alteration.

Unaltered portions and site improvements of a building site shall be in accordance with the provisions of the code in force at the time of their construction or preservation.

Exception: Where, in the opinion of the code official, there is no significant compromise of the intent of this code, the code official shall have the authority to approve materials and assemblies that perform in a manner that is at least the equivalent of those being replaced.

1103.2 Changes to Hardscapes and Surface Vehicle Parking

Where existing hardscapes are altered, the alterations shall comply with the provisions of this code.
Exceptions:
  1. Existing hardscapes and vegetation are permitted to be replaced with materials shown in previously approved construction documents.
  2. Where existing vehicle surface parking lots are altered without changing parking space configuration or increasing the number of parking spaces, the altered parking lot shall not be required to comply with Section 407.4.

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