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Section R302.2.6, Structural independence, is hereby deleted in its entirety and the following provisions shall be substituted therefor:

Each individual townhouse shall be structurally independent.

Exceptions:

1. Foundations supporting exterior walls or common walls.

2. Structural roof and wall sheathing from each unit may fasten to the common wall framing.

3. Nonstructural wall and roof coverings.

4. Flashing at termination of roof covering over common wall.

5. Townhouses separated by a common 2-hour fire-resistance-rated wall, or 1-hour fire-resistance-rated wall when equipped with an automatic sprinkler system as provided in Section R302.2.

(Ord. 20467 § 11, 12-5-23.)