Section 310. Residential Group R

{Note: The Building Code's "Residential Group R",with its "R-1" through "R-4" classifications, are distinct from and should not be confused with the Zoning Code's designation of Residential Zoning Districts "R-1A" through "R-10".}

310.1 to  310.3 {As in IBC}

310.4 Residential Group R-3.

Residential occupancies in which the occupants are primarily permanent in nature, that are not classified as R-1, R-2, R-4, or I, and that comply with the Baltimore City Zoning Code, including:

1. buildings that do not contain more than two dwelling units,

2. care facilities that provide accommodations for 5 or fewer persons receiving care,

3. congregate living facilities (nontransient) with 5 or fewer occupants, including:

boarding houses (nontransient)

convents

dormitories

fraternities and sororities

monasteries,

4. congregate living facilities (transient) with 5 or fewer occupants including:

boarding houses (transient),

5. lodging houses (transient) with 5 or fewer guest rooms and 5 or fewer occupants.

310.4.1 Permitted compliance with Residential Code.

The following facilities may be constructed in accordance with the International Residential Code, as long as an automatic fire sprinkler system is installed in accordance with § 313 {"Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems"} of that Code:

1. a care facility for 5 or fewer persons receiving care within a dwelling unit, and

2. an owner-occupied lodging house with 5 or fewer guestrooms and 5 or fewer total occupants.

310.4.2 Lodging houses. {Not Adopted}

310.5 Residential Group R-4. {As in IBC}