Sec. 4-241. Building Planning; Section R-303, Light, Ventilation, Sound and Heating
Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 4-241 (2026)
Sec. 4-241. Building Planning; Section R-303, Light, Ventilation, Sound and HeatingLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Section R-303.3.1 is added to read as follows: "Illumination of Toilet Rooms and Bathrooms." Illumination of toilet rooms and bathrooms is to be the equivalent of at least three (3) foot candles.
(b)
Section R-303.4.1 (IRC) is added to read as follows:
(1)
"Locations." Every door which opens directly from any one or two-family dwelling to the outdoors; fifty percent (50%) of the nominal area of every double-hung and horizontal sliding window, and that portion of every other type window normally used for ventilation; and all other openings, unless specifically exempt or modified by the Building Official in accordance with the hardship or modification provisions of this Subtitle and the IRC, shall be screened with not less than sixteen (16) mesh per inch material. In addition, every hinged screen door shall have a self-closing device in good working condition. Screen doors shall not be required on the main entrance door.
(2)
"Governing Code." Screens required by this Section shall be installed or be available to be installed on all dwelling units. The actual times that screens must be provided and installed for use on all dwellings will be governed by the Prince George's County Housing Code. These provisions shall be applicable to all dwelling structures irrespective of the date of construction.
(c)
Sound Transmission Class (STC) — Appendix AK is hereby adopted.
(d)
Section R-303.7.2 is added to read as follows: "Minimum Illumination of Stairwells." Minimum illumination of stairwells is to be the equivalent of at least three (3) foot candles. In all one- and two-family dwellings, at least one (1) light illuminating a stair shall be controlled by wall switches at each end of the stair. All exterior steps shall be provided with a light controlled by a switch on the interior.