Title 16 - Buildings and Construction

16.300.100 Building Code - Incorporation

16.300.105.2

Section 105.2 of the International Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Building:

1.

One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided that the floor area is not greater than 200 square feet (18 m²).
2.

Re-siding the dwelling or structure with materials other than stucco or EIFS.
3.

Oil derricks.
4.

Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or IIIA liquids.
5.

Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity is not greater than 5,000 gallons (18 925 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width is not greater than 2:1.
6.

Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above adjacent grade, and not over any basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route. Note: right-of-way work permits are required for sidewalk or driveway installation or replacement in the public right-of-way.
7.

Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.
8.

Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
9.

Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy that are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep, are not greater than 5,000 gallons (18 925 L) and are installed entirely above ground.
10.

Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems.
11.

Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two-family dwellings.
12.

Window awnings in Group R-3 and U occupancies, supported by an exterior wall that do not project more than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.
13.

Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches (1753 mm) in height.
14.

Arbors or shade structures which are a minimum 50 percent open at the top with no member wider than 2 inches in a horizontal plane and incapable of accumulating ice or snow.
15.

Moving buildings or structures with a floor area of 200 square feet or less.
16.

Re-roofing.
17.

Decks not exceeding 200 square feet in area that are not attached to a building, not more than 30 inches above grade measured 36 inches out from the perimeter of the deck at any point and do not serve the exit door required by Section R318.2 of the International Residential Code.

Electrical:

1.

Repairs and maintenance: Minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles.
2.

Radio and television transmitting stations: The provisions of this code shall not apply to electrical equipment used for radio and television transmissions, but do apply to equipment and wiring for a power supply and the installations of towers and antennas.
3.

Temporary testing systems: A permit shall not be required for the installation of any temporary system required for the testing or servicing of electrical equipment or apparatus.
4.

Listed cord and plug connected decorative lighting.
5.

Reinstallation of attachment plug receptacles but not the outlet thereof.
6.

Repair or replacement of electrical wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus or equipment operating at less than 25 volts, not capable of supplying more than 50 watts of energy, and not part of a fire alarm system.
7.

The installation of portable generators complying with the National Electrical Code Section 250.34 (A) used to provide temporary power.

105.2.2 Repairs. Application or notice to the building official is not required for ordinary repairs to structures, replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles. Such repairs shall not include the cutting away of any wall, partition or portion thereof, the removal or cutting of any structural beam or load-bearing support, the removal or change of any required means of egress, or the rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the egress requirements; nor shall ordinary repairs include addition to, alteration of, replacement or relocation of any standpipe, water supply, sewer, drainage, drain leader, gas, soil, waste, vent or similar piping, electric wiring or mechanical or other work affecting public health or general safety.

(History: Ord. No. BC-3499, §9, 2026; Ord. No. BC-3286 §7, 2020; Ord. No. BC-2936 §7, 2012; Ord. No. BC-2635 §10, 2007; Ord. No. BC-2459 §8, 2004; Ord. No. BC-2237 §1, 2001; Source or prior law: 16.04.345 (part); Ord. No. BC-1824 §5, 94)

Effective on: 1/1/1901