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NEWS RELEASE from Hopewell Pointe

July 21, 2008

“NEW FIRE CODE HAS SOME POSITIVES FOR  HOPEWELL POINTE BUYERS”
 

        Baltimore County Council Bill 49-07  became effective on July 15, 2007 and changed the Baltimore County Building Code. For the Buyers at Hopewell Pointe II the new code translated into two major changes in fire safety.
 
        The new code now requires the entire attic of the building to have a sprinkler system. This change expands the fire coverage within a building from the decks, individual condominium units, and lobby to the attic as well. It was not required under the prior code.
 
        The second change requires the cavity between floor truss systems on each floor to be filled completely with 16” of insulation acting as a fire stop. Prior to the code change the cavity could not be completely filled.
 
        These changes not only provide added fire protection but also offer other side benefits as well.

         For a copy of the Baltimore County Building Code Legislation click the URL link below. Please note that you will need Adobe Reader to view the PDF file.

http://resources.baltimorecountymd.gov/Documents/Permits/Building_Plans_Review/bldgcode04907.pdf
 

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