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Variance Details |
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Code Name: |
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2014 IFC |
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1030.6 |
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Conditions: |
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The doors are on the Memory Care Unit. The doors currently are disguised like bookcases. |
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DEMONSTRATION THAT PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE ARE PROTECTED: |
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1=Non-compliance with the rule will not be adverse to the public health, safety or w |
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1 |
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2= Applicant will undertake alternative actions in lieu of compliance with the rule to ensure that granting of the variance will not be adverse to public health, safety, or welfare. Explain why alternative actions would be adequate (be specific).
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Facts: |
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The doors that are disguised like bookcases keep the residents from trying to exit. The Memory Care Unit serves residents with Alzheimer's Disease. Safety is the most important item when dealing with these residents.
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DEMONSTRATION OF UNDUE HARDSHIP OR HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT STRUCTURE: |
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Imposition of the rule would result in an undue hardship (unusual difficulty) because of physical limitations of the construction site or its utility services.
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Y |
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Imposition of the rule would result in an undue hardship (unusual difficulty) because of major operational problems in the use of the building or structure.
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Imposition of the rule would result in an undue hardship (unusual difficulty) because of excessive costs of additional or altered construction elements.
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Imposition of the rule would prevent the preservation of an architecturally or a historically significant part of the building or structure
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Facts: |
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The residents on the Memory Care Unit, are unable to communicate where they live and may have the opportunity to get out of the facility in inclement weather which may cause harm to these seniors. The bookcase doors help disguise the exits so safety is maintained at all times.
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