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Inspector cites hallway bathroom outside unit; board discusses clearances and tenant lock
Summary
An inspector told the board the hallway bathroom was cited because it sits outside the rental unit; members debated fixture clearances, egress and whether installing a tenant‑only lock and updated measurements would address the code issues.
The building inspector on the case said the bathroom was cited because it is located in a hallway outside the rental unit rather than within the unit. "So, anyway, when I cited the bathroom because it was outside the unit," the staff member said while explaining the rationale for the citation and the options available to the owner (remodel, relocate, or reapply for a variance).
Board members and a contractor examined the photos and floor plan and raised concerns about clearance between fixtures and possible egress issues. One board member suggested that installing a tenant‑only lock and providing accurate measurements and clear photographs could form conditions for a future approval, subject to verification; staff agreed to obtain better documentation.
