It doesn't block the stairs or any doorways and it sticks out a maximum of 5-6 inches from the railing. My landlord is telling me that it is okay to have chairs, tables, tv's and barbeques, but not a bike. I live in Sacramento CA. and am having major trouble researching this online. Please Help.
2006-08-21 12:22:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Assuing by "bike" you mean bicycle and not a motorized bike, and assuming your "porch" is considered a path of egress, then,
According to ICC firecode 1003.3.4 - "CLEAR WIDTH - Protruding objects shall not reduce the minimum clear witdth of accessable routes..."
Basically, if the opening out of your apartment is, let's say 36" wide, then a 36" wide path must be maintained all the way through and out of the building. If you bike is blocking this path, it could be an issue. If it's not, I am not aware of any nationally recognized code or standard that would not allow you to have a bike tied to the side railing. AS you have stated, it's no more of an obstruction than tables and chairs, which are permissible. Usually, the only thing the fire dept. is concerned about is something that can cause/add to a fire. (Gas Grills, anything with fuels, etc.) However, local ordinances could be in effect that might add this requirement. You best bet is, as some have suggested, to contact your local fire department and ask.
Good luck.
2006-08-25 06:59:32 · answer #1 · answered by todvango 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of this before. Sounds like the guy just doesn't want the bike out there and this is the only way he can tell you.
If there's nothing about it in your lease, then ask him what fire codes you are violating and to give you the statue number to look up for yourself. He'll probably back down at that point.
Also, go to the nearest fire department and ask them the same question. Take a picture with you to show them.
2006-08-21 19:29:21 · answer #2 · answered by freetronics 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not. I had a landlord in San Jose who wouldn't let us put anything on the porch. You can contact Project Sentinal for help on that. Also, Nolo Press puts out some excellent books on renter's rights and the laws.
Good luck
2006-08-25 17:09:37 · answer #3 · answered by jmiller 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your local fire dept and ask them, don't call the emergency number though.
2006-08-21 19:29:53 · answer #4 · answered by tikitiki 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't live in CA but i would say no as long as it don't block any walkways or doors
2006-08-21 19:43:01 · answer #5 · answered by dalmation60 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋