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A. New Construction – Mandatory to Install. There are no mandatory installations related to a primary entrance in a visitable residential dwelling.

B. New Construction – Mandatory to Offer. The following options for the accessible entrance on the primary entry level shall be offered and, if accepted, installed at the request and cost of the purchaser/owner, if requested when installation is consistent with SMC 15.80.140:

1. An exterior accessible route that is either:

a. Consistent with the requirements of CBC Chapter 11A; or

b. Not be less than 40 inches wide and not have a slope greater than one unit vertical in 20 units horizontal.

2. The accessible primary entrance that is consistent with the requirements of CBC Chapter 11A.

3. The floor or landing at and on the exterior and interior side of the accessible entrance door that is either of the following:

a. Consistent with the requirements of CBC Chapter 11A; or

b. The width of the level area on the side to which the accessible entrance door swings shall extend 24 inches past the strike edge of the door.

4. The exterior accessible entry door that is either:

a. Consistent with the requirements of CBC Chapter 11A; or

b. Have a 34-inch net clear opening.

5. A second exterior door that is installed in a manner so that it is accessible as provided in this subsection with a 32-inch net clear opening.

6. Where at least one eyehole is provided in the accessible entry door one shall be at standard height and a second one that is between 42 inches and 44 inches from the finished floor.

7. Where at least one doorbell is provided for the accessible entry door one that is between 42 inches and 48 inches from the finished floor must be offered.

C. Substantial Rehabilitation. Any substantial rehabilitation of the primary external entrance shall comply with the requirements of subsection B of this section and all of the requirements and options in SMC 15.80.120 applicable to the primary entrance shall be offered and, if accepted, installed at the request and cost of the purchaser/owner if requested when installation is consistent with SMC 15.80.130.