14.06.105.2 Work exempt from permit.

Section R105.2 (Work Exempt from Permit) of the IRC is amended and replaced with the following:

105.2 Work Exempt from Permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Unless otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits may be required for any of the following exempted items. Permits shall not be required for the following:

1. One-story detached accessory structures, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet (11.15 m2).

2. Fences not over 6 feet (1,829 mm) high.

3. Retaining walls which do not support more than 4 feet of unbalanced fill or a surcharge.

4. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18,925 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1.

5. Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade and not over any basement or story below.

6. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.

7. Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep.

8. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to a one- or two-family dwelling.

9. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches (1,372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.

10. Minor construction and alteration activities for which the total valuation as determined in Section 108.3 does not exceed fifteen hundred dollars; provided, that the construction and/or alteration activity does not affect any structural components, or reduce existing egress, light, air, and ventilation conditions. The permit exemption does not include electrical, plumbing, or mechanical activities which will require separate permit(s).

11. Floating structures and bridges.

12. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which does not project more than 54 inches (1,372 mm) from the wall.

13. Signs less than or equal to eight feet in height above grade.

(Sec. 4 (Exh. C) of Ord. 2004-06-04; amended by Sec. 1 (Exh. A) of Ord. 2006-05-01; amended by Sec. 13 of Ord. 2007-06-19)