Reglamento 6059

The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico's Regulations and Permits Administration issued document 6059 on December 15, 1999, establishing the 1999 Puerto Rico Building Code, effective December 8, 1999. Approved by the Secretary of State, Angel Morey, this document outlines specific amendments to Volumes 1, 2, and 3 of the Uniform Building Code (UBC-97). It details administrative provisions such as penalties, the repeal of Planning Regulation #7, validity clauses, and grace periods. Key modifications include changes to enforcement agency roles, building official responsibilities, submittal document requirements, and fee refunds. Furthermore, the code introduces new sections and modifications related to building features like lactation and diaper change facilities, rat-proof construction, additional fire protection, and free and occupied areas. Structural amendments address wind speed, partition loads, special roof loads, basic load combinations, and foundation requirements, ensuring the code is tailored to local conditions and needs.