14.05.105.2 Work exempt from permit.

In addition to the provisions contained in Section 105.2 (Work Exempt from Permit) of the IBC, the following exemptions shall also be included:

14. Minor construction and alteration activities in Group R Division 3 or Group U buildings or structures, 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. This exemption does not include electrical, plumbing, or mechanical activities which will require separate permit(s). The permit exemption shall not otherwise exempt the construction or alteration from the substantive standards of the codes enumerated in RCW 19.27.070 as amended and maintained by the State Building Code Council.

15. Floating structures and floating bridges.

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

(Sec. 3 (Exh. B) of Ord. 2004-06-04; amended by Sec. 1 (Exh. A) of Ord. 2006-05-01; amended by Sec. 6 of Ord. 2007-06-19; amended by Sec. 1 of Ord. 2010-06-15; amended by Sec. 5 of Ord. 2016-09-04)