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PREFACE
EFFECTIVEUSEOFTHE
INTERNATIONALBUILDINGCODE
LEGISLATION
CHAPTER1SCOPEAND
ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER2DEFINITIONS
CHAPTER3USEANDOCCUPANCY
CLASSIFICATION
CHAPTER4SPECIALDETAILED
REQUIREMENTSBASEDONUSE
ANDOCCUPANCY
CHAPTER5GENERALBUILDING
HEIGHTSANDAREAS
CHAPTER6TYPESOF
CONSTRUCTION
CHAPTER7FIREANDSMOKE
PROTECTIONFEATURES
CHAPTER8INTERIORFINISHES
CHAPTER9FIREPROTECTION
SYSTEMS
CHAPTER10MEANSOFEGRESS
CHAPTER11ACCESSIBILITY
CHAPTER12INTERIOR
ENVIRONMENT
CHAPTER13ENERGYEFFICIENCY
CHAPTER14EXTERIORWALLS
CHAPTER15ROOFASSEMBLIES
ANDROOFTOPSTRUCTURES
CHAPTER16STRUCTURAL
DESIGN
CHAPTER17SPECIAL
INSPECTIONSANDTESTS
CHAPTER18SOILSAND
FOUNDATIONS
CHAPTER19CONCRETE
CHAPTER20ALUMINUM
CHAPTER21MASONRY
CHAPTER22STEEL
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TableofContents

CHAPTER23WOOD
CHAPTER24GLASSAND
GLAZING
CHAPTER25GYPSUMBOARD,
GYPSUMPANELPRODUCTSAND
PLASTER
CHAPTER26PLASTIC
CHAPTER27ELECTRICAL
CHAPTER28MECHANICAL
SYSTEMS
CHAPTER29PLUMBINGSYSTEMS
CHAPTER30ELEVATORSAND
CONVEYINGSYSTEMS
CHAPTER31SPECIAL
CONSTRUCTION
CHAPTER32ENCROACHMENTS
INTOTHEPUBLICRIGHTOFWAY
CHAPTER33SAFEGUARDS
DURINGCONSTRUCTION
CHAPTER34RESERVED
CHAPTER35REFERENCED
STANDARDS
APPENDIXAEMPLOYEE
QUALIFICATIONS
APPENDIXBBOARDOFAPPEALS
APPENDIXCGROUPU
AGRICULTURALBUILDINGS
APPENDIXDFIREDISTRICTS
APPENDIXESUPPLEMENTARY
ACCESSIBILITYREQUIREMENTS
APPENDIXFRODENTPROOFING
APPENDIXGFLOODRESISTANT
CONSTRUCTION
APPENDIXHSIGNS
APPENDIXIPATIOCOVERS
APPENDIXJGRADING
APPENDIXKADMINISTRATIVE
PROVISIONS
APPENDIXLEARTHQUAKE
RECORDINGINSTRUMENTATION
APPENDIXMTSUNAMI
GENERATEDFLOODHAZARD

CHAPTER1SCOPEANDADMINISTRATION
Usernote:CodechangeproposalstothischapterwillbeconsideredbytheAdministrativeCodeDevelopment
Committeeduringthe2016(GroupB)CodeDevelopmentCycle.Seeexplanationonpageiv.
PART1SCOPEANDAPPLICATION
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SECTION101GENERAL
[A]101.1Title.
TheseregulationsshallbeknownastheBuildingCodeof[NAMEOFJURISDICTION],hereinafterreferred
toasthiscode.
[A]101.2Scope.
Theprovisionsofthiscodeshallapplytotheconstruction,alteration,relocation,enlargement,replacement,
repair,equipment,useandoccupancy,location,maintenance,removalanddemolitionofeverybuildingor
structureoranyappurtenancesconnectedorattachedtosuchbuildingsorstructures.
Exception:Detachedoneandtwofamilydwellingsandmultiplesinglefamilydwellings(townhouses)not
morethanthreestoriesabovegradeplaneinheightwithaseparatemeansofegress,andtheiraccessory
structuresnotmorethanthreestoriesabovegradeplaneinheight,shallcomplywiththeInternational
ResidentialCode.
[A]101.2.1Appendices.
Provisionsintheappendicesshallnotapplyunlessspecificallyadopted.
[A]101.3Intent.
Thepurposeofthiscodeistoestablishtheminimumrequirementstoprovideareasonablelevelofsafety,public
healthandgeneralwelfarethroughstructuralstrength,meansofegressfacilities,stability,sanitation,adequate
lightandventilation,energyconservation,andsafetytolifeandpropertyfromfireandotherhazardsattributed
tothebuiltenvironmentandtoprovideareasonablelevelofsafetytofirefightersandemergencyresponders
duringemergencyoperations.
[A]101.4Referencedcodes.
TheothercodeslistedinSections101.4.1through101.4.7andreferencedelsewhereinthiscodeshallbe
consideredpartoftherequirementsofthiscodetotheprescribedextentofeachsuchreference.
[A]101.4.1Gas.
TheprovisionsoftheInternationalFuelGasCodeshallapplytotheinstallationofgaspipingfromthepointof
delivery,gasappliancesandrelatedaccessoriesascoveredinthiscode.Theserequirementsapplytogaspiping
systemsextendingfromthepointofdeliverytotheinletconnectionsofappliancesandtheinstallationand
operationofresidentialandcommercialgasappliancesandrelatedaccessories.
[A]101.4.2Mechanical.
TheprovisionsoftheInternationalMechanicalCodeshallapplytotheinstallation,alterations,repairsand
replacementofmechanicalsystems,includingequipment,appliances,fixtures,fittingsand/orappurtenances,
includingventilating,heating,cooling,airconditioningandrefrigerationsystems,incineratorsandotherenergy
relatedsystems.
[A]101.4.3Plumbing.
TheprovisionsoftheInternationalPlumbingCodeshallapplytotheinstallation,alteration,repairand
replacementofplumbingsystems,includingequipment,appliances,fixtures,fittingsandappurtenances,and
whereconnectedtoawaterorsewagesystemandallaspectsofamedicalgassystem.Theprovisionsofthe
InternationalPrivateSewageDisposalCodeshallapplytoprivatesewagedisposalsystems.
[A]101.4.4Propertymaintenance.
TheprovisionsoftheInternationalPropertyMaintenanceCodeshallapplytoexistingstructuresandpremises
equipmentandfacilitieslight,ventilation,spaceheating,sanitation,lifeandfiresafetyhazardsresponsibilities
ofowners,operatorsandoccupantsandoccupancyofexistingpremisesandstructures.
[A]101.4.5Fireprevention.
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TheprovisionsoftheInternationalFireCodeshallapplytomattersaffectingorrelatingtostructures,processes
andpremisesfromthehazardoffireandexplosionarisingfromthestorage,handlingoruseofstructures,
materialsordevicesfromconditionshazardoustolife,propertyorpublicwelfareintheoccupancyofstructures
orpremisesandfromtheconstruction,extension,repair,alterationorremovaloffiresuppression,automatic
sprinklersystemsandalarmsystemsorfirehazardsinthestructureoronthepremisesfromoccupancyor
operation.
[A]101.4.6Energy.
TheprovisionsoftheInternationalEnergyConservationCodeshallapplytoallmattersgoverningthedesign
andconstructionofbuildingsforenergyefficiency.
[A]101.4.7Existingbuildings.
TheprovisionsoftheInternationalExistingBuildingCodeshallapplytomattersgoverningtherepair,
alteration,changeofoccupancy,additiontoandrelocationofexistingbuildings.
SECTION102APPLICABILITY
[A]102.1General.
Wherethereisaconflictbetweenageneralrequirementandaspecificrequirement,thespecificrequirement
shallbeapplicable.Where,inanyspecificcase,differentsectionsofthiscodespecifydifferentmaterials,
methodsofconstructionorotherrequirements,themostrestrictiveshallgovern.
[A]102.2Otherlaws.
Theprovisionsofthiscodeshallnotbedeemedtonullifyanyprovisionsoflocal,stateorfederallaw.
[A]102.3Applicationofreferences.
Referencestochapterorsectionnumbers,ortoprovisionsnotspecificallyidentifiedbynumber,shallbe
construedtorefertosuchchapter,sectionorprovisionofthiscode.
[A]102.4Referencedcodesandstandards.
Thecodesandstandardsreferencedinthiscodeshallbeconsideredpartoftherequirementsofthiscodetothe
prescribedextentofeachsuchreferenceandasfurtherregulatedinSections102.4.1and102.4.2.
[A]102.4.1Conflicts.
Whereconflictsoccurbetweenprovisionsofthiscodeandreferencedcodesandstandards,theprovisionsofthis
codeshallapply.
[A]102.4.2Provisionsinreferencedcodesandstandards.
Wheretheextentofthereferencetoareferencedcodeorstandardincludessubjectmatterthatiswithinthe
scopeofthiscodeortheInternationalCodeslistedinSection101.4,theprovisionsofthiscodeorthe
InternationalCodeslistedinSection101.4,asapplicable,shalltakeprecedenceovertheprovisionsinthe
referencedcodeorstandard.
[A]102.5Partialinvalidity.
Intheeventthatanypartorprovisionofthiscodeisheldtobeillegalorvoid,thisshallnothavetheeffectof
makingvoidorillegalanyoftheotherpartsorprovisions.
[A]102.6Existingstructures.
Thelegaloccupancyofanystructureexistingonthedateofadoptionofthiscodeshallbepermittedtocontinue
withoutchange,exceptasotherwisespecificallyprovidedinthiscode,theInternationalExistingBuildingCode,
theInternationalPropertyMaintenanceCodeortheInternationalFireCode.
[A]102.6.1Buildingsnotpreviouslyoccupied.
Abuildingorportionofabuildingthathasnotbeenpreviouslyoccupiedorusedforitsintendedpurposein
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accordancewiththelawsinexistenceatthetimeofitscompletionshallcomplywiththeprovisionsofthe
InternationalBuildingCodeorInternationalResidentialCode,asapplicable,fornewconstructionorwithany
currentpermitforsuchoccupancy.
[A]102.6.2Buildingspreviouslyoccupied.
Thelegaloccupancyofanybuildingexistingonthedateofadoptionofthiscodeshallbepermittedtocontinue
withoutchange,exceptasotherwisespecificallyprovidedinthiscode,theInternationalFireCodeor
InternationalPropertyMaintenanceCode,orasisdeemednecessarybythebuildingofficialforthegeneral
safetyandwelfareoftheoccupantsandthepublic.
PART2ADMINISTRATIONANDENFORCEMENT
SECTION103DEPARTMENTOFBUILDINGSAFETY
[A]103.1Creationofenforcementagency.
TheDepartmentofBuildingSafetyisherebycreatedandtheofficialinchargethereofshallbeknownasthe
buildingofficial.
[A]103.2Appointment.
Thebuildingofficialshallbeappointedbythechiefappointingauthorityofthejurisdiction.
[A]103.3Deputies.
Inaccordancewiththeprescribedproceduresofthisjurisdictionandwiththeconcurrenceoftheappointing
authority,thebuildingofficialshallhavetheauthoritytoappointadeputybuildingofficial,therelatedtechnical
officers,inspectors,planexaminersandotheremployees.Suchemployeesshallhavepowersasdelegatedbythe
buildingofficial.Forthemaintenanceofexistingproperties,seetheInternationalPropertyMaintenanceCode.
SECTION104DUTIESANDPOWERSOFBUILDINGOFFICIAL
[A]104.1General.
Thebuildingofficialisherebyauthorizedanddirectedtoenforcetheprovisionsofthiscode.Thebuilding
officialshallhavetheauthoritytorenderinterpretationsofthiscodeandtoadoptpoliciesandproceduresin
ordertoclarifytheapplicationofitsprovisions.Suchinterpretations,policiesandproceduresshallbein
compliancewiththeintentandpurposeofthiscode.Suchpoliciesandproceduresshallnothavetheeffectof
waivingrequirementsspecificallyprovidedforinthiscode.
[A]104.2Applicationsandpermits.
Thebuildingofficialshallreceiveapplications,reviewconstructiondocumentsandissuepermitsforthe
erection,andalteration,demolitionandmovingofbuildingsandstructures,inspectthepremisesforwhichsuch
permitshavebeenissuedandenforcecompliancewiththeprovisionsofthiscode.
[A]104.2.1Determinationofsubstantiallyimprovedorsubstantiallydamagedexistingbuildingsand
structuresinfloodhazardareas.
Forapplicationsforreconstruction,rehabilitation,repair,alteration,additionorotherimprovementofexisting
buildingsorstructureslocatedinfloodhazardareas,thebuildingofficialshalldetermineiftheproposedwork
constitutessubstantialimprovementorrepairofsubstantialdamage.Wherethebuildingofficialdeterminesthat
theproposedworkconstitutessubstantialimprovementorrepairofsubstantialdamage,andwhererequiredby
thiscode,thebuildingofficialshallrequirethebuildingtomeettherequirementsofSection1612.
[A]104.3Noticesandorders.
Thebuildingofficialshallissuenecessarynoticesororderstoensurecompliancewiththiscode.
[A]104.4Inspections.
Thebuildingofficialshallmaketherequiredinspections,orthebuildingofficialshallhavetheauthorityto
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acceptreportsofinspectionbyapprovedagenciesorindividuals.Reportsofsuchinspectionsshallbeinwriting
andbecertifiedbyaresponsibleofficerofsuchapprovedagencyorbytheresponsibleindividual.Thebuilding
officialisauthorizedtoengagesuchexpertopinionasdeemednecessarytoreportuponunusualtechnicalissues
thatarise,subjecttotheapprovaloftheappointingauthority.
[A]104.5Identification.
Thebuildingofficialshallcarryproperidentificationwheninspectingstructuresorpremisesintheperformance
ofdutiesunderthiscode.
[A]104.6Rightofentry.
Whereitisnecessarytomakeaninspectiontoenforcetheprovisionsofthiscode,orwherethebuildingofficial
hasreasonablecausetobelievethatthereexistsinastructureoruponapremisesaconditionthatiscontraryto
orinviolationofthiscodethatmakesthestructureorpremisesunsafe,dangerousorhazardous,thebuilding
officialisauthorizedtoenterthestructureorpremisesatreasonabletimestoinspectortoperformtheduties
imposedbythiscode,providedthatifsuchstructureorpremisesbeoccupiedthatcredentialsbepresentedtothe
occupantandentryrequested.Ifsuchstructureorpremisesisunoccupied,thebuildingofficialshallfirstmakea
reasonableefforttolocatetheownerorotherpersonhavingchargeorcontrolofthestructureorpremisesand
requestentry.Ifentryisrefused,thebuildingofficialshallhaverecoursetotheremediesprovidedbylawto
secureentry.
[A]104.7Departmentrecords.
Thebuildingofficialshallkeepofficialrecordsofapplicationsreceived,permitsandcertificatesissued,fees
collected,reportsofinspections,andnoticesandordersissued.Suchrecordsshallberetainedintheofficial
recordsfortheperiodrequiredforretentionofpublicrecords.
[A]104.8Liability.
Thebuildingofficial,memberoftheboardofappealsoremployeechargedwiththeenforcementofthiscode,
whileactingforthejurisdictioningoodfaithandwithoutmaliceinthedischargeofthedutiesrequiredbythis
codeorotherpertinentlaworordinance,shallnottherebybecivillyorcriminallyrenderedliablepersonallyand
isherebyrelievedfrompersonalliabilityforanydamageaccruingtopersonsorpropertyasaresultofanyactor
byreasonofanactoromissioninthedischargeofofficialduties.
[A]104.8.1Legaldefense.
Anysuitorcriminalcomplaintinstitutedagainstanofficeroremployeebecauseofanactperformedbythat
officeroremployeeinthelawfuldischargeofdutiesandundertheprovisionsofthiscodeshallbedefendedby
legalrepresentativesofthejurisdictionuntilthefinalterminationoftheproceedings.Thebuildingofficialorany
subordinateshallnotbeliableforcostinanyaction,suitorproceedingthatisinstitutedinpursuanceofthe
provisionsofthiscode.
[A]104.9Approvedmaterialsandequipment.
Materials,equipmentanddevicesapprovedbythebuildingofficialshallbeconstructedandinstalledin
accordancewithsuchapproval.
[A]104.9.1Usedmaterialsandequipment.
Theuseofusedmaterialsthatmeettherequirementsofthiscodefornewmaterialsispermitted.Used
equipmentanddevicesshallnotbereusedunlessapprovedbythebuildingofficial.
[A]104.10Modifications.
Wheretherearepracticaldifficultiesinvolvedincarryingouttheprovisionsofthiscode,thebuildingofficial
shallhavetheauthoritytograntmodificationsforindividualcases,uponapplicationoftheownerortheowners
authorizedagent,providedthatthebuildingofficialshallfirstfindthatspecialindividualreasonmakesthestrict
letterofthiscodeimpractical,themodificationisincompliancewiththeintentandpurposeofthiscodeandthat
suchmodificationdoesnotlessenhealth,accessibility,lifeandfiresafetyorstructuralrequirements.Thedetails
ofactiongrantingmodificationsshallberecordedandenteredinthefilesofthedepartmentofbuildingsafety.
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[A]104.10.1Floodhazardareas.
Thebuildingofficialshallnotgrantmodificationstoanyprovisionrequiredinfloodhazardareasasestablished
bySection1612.3unlessadeterminationhasbeenmadethat:
1.Ashowingofgoodandsufficientcausethattheuniquecharacteristicsofthesize,configurationortopography
ofthesiterendertheelevationstandardsofSection1612inappropriate.
2.Adeterminationthatfailuretograntthevariancewouldresultinexceptionalhardshipbyrenderingthelot
undevelopable.
3.Adeterminationthatthegrantingofavariancewillnotresultinincreasedfloodheights,additionalthreatsto
publicsafety,extraordinarypublicexpense,causefraudonorvictimizationofthepublic,orconflictwith
existinglawsorordinances.
4.Adeterminationthatthevarianceistheminimumnecessarytoaffordrelief,consideringthefloodhazard.
5.Submissiontotheapplicantofwrittennoticespecifyingthedifferencebetweenthedesignfloodelevationand
theelevationtowhichthebuildingistobebuilt,statingthatthecostoffloodinsurancewillbecommensurate
withtheincreasedriskresultingfromthereducedfloorelevation,andstatingthatconstructionbelowthedesign
floodelevationincreasesriskstolifeandproperty.
[A]104.11Alternativematerials,designandmethodsofconstructionandequipment.
Theprovisionsofthiscodearenotintendedtopreventtheinstallationofanymaterialortoprohibitanydesign
ormethodofconstructionnotspecificallyprescribedbythiscode,providedthatanysuchalternativehasbeen
approved.Analternativematerial,designormethodofconstructionshallbeapprovedwherethebuilding
officialfindsthattheproposeddesignissatisfactoryandcomplieswiththeintentoftheprovisionsofthiscode,
andthatthematerial,methodorworkofferedis,forthepurposeintended,notlessthantheequivalentofthat
prescribedinthiscodeinquality,strength,effectiveness,fireresistance,durabilityandsafety.Wherethe
alternativematerial,designormethodofconstructionisnotapproved,thebuildingofficialshallrespondin
writing,statingthereasonswhythealternativewasnotapproved.
[A]104.11.1Researchreports.
Supportingdata,wherenecessarytoassistintheapprovalofmaterialsorassembliesnotspecificallyprovided
forinthiscode,shallconsistofvalidresearchreportsfromapprovedsources.
[A]104.11.2Tests.
Wheneverthereisinsufficientevidenceofcompliancewiththeprovisionsofthiscode,orevidencethata
materialormethoddoesnotconformtotherequirementsofthiscode,orinordertosubstantiateclaimsfor
alternativematerialsormethods,thebuildingofficialshallhavetheauthoritytorequiretestsasevidenceof
compliancetobemadeatnoexpensetothejurisdiction.Testmethodsshallbeasspecifiedinthiscodeorby
otherrecognizedteststandards.Intheabsenceofrecognizedandacceptedtestmethods,thebuildingofficial
shallapprovethetestingprocedures.Testsshallbeperformedbyanapprovedagency.Reportsofsuchtestsshall
beretainedbythebuildingofficialfortheperiodrequiredforretentionofpublicrecords.
SECTION105PERMITS
[A]105.1Required.
Anyownerorownersauthorizedagentwhointendstoconstruct,enlarge,alter,repair,move,demolishor
changetheoccupancyofabuildingorstructure,ortoerect,install,enlarge,alter,repair,remove,convertor
replaceanyelectrical,gas,mechanicalorplumbingsystem,theinstallationofwhichisregulatedbythiscode,or
tocauseanysuchworktobeperformed,shallfirstmakeapplicationtothebuildingofficialandobtainthe
requiredpermit.
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[A]105.1.1Annualpermit.
Insteadofanindividualpermitforeachalterationtoanalreadyapprovedelectrical,gas,mechanicalor
plumbinginstallation,thebuildingofficialisauthorizedtoissueanannualpermituponapplicationthereforto
anyperson,firmorcorporationregularlyemployingoneormorequalifiedtradepersonsinthebuilding,structure
oronthepremisesownedoroperatedbytheapplicantforthepermit.
[A]105.1.2Annualpermitrecords.
Thepersontowhomanannualpermitisissuedshallkeepadetailedrecordofalterationsmadeundersuch
annualpermit.Thebuildingofficialshallhaveaccesstosuchrecordsatalltimesorsuchrecordsshallbefiled
withthebuildingofficialasdesignated.
[A]105.2Workexemptfrompermit.
Exemptionsfrompermitrequirementsofthiscodeshallnotbedeemedtograntauthorizationforanyworktobe
doneinanymannerinviolationoftheprovisionsofthiscodeoranyotherlawsorordinancesofthis
jurisdiction.Permitsshallnotberequiredforthefollowing:
Building:
1.Onestorydetachedaccessorystructuresusedastoolandstoragesheds,playhousesandsimilaruses,provided
thefloorareaisnotgreaterthan120squarefeet(11m2).
2.Fencesnotover7feet(2134mm)high.
3.Oilderricks.
4.Retainingwallsthatarenotover4feet(1219mm)inheightmeasuredfromthebottomofthefootingtothe
topofthewall,unlesssupportingasurchargeorimpoundingClassI,IIorIIIAliquids.
5.Watertankssupporteddirectlyongradeifthecapacityisnotgreaterthan5,000gallons(18925L)andthe
ratioofheighttodiameterorwidthisnotgreaterthan2:1.
6.Sidewalksanddrivewaysnotmorethan30inches(762mm)aboveadjacentgrade,andnotoveranybasement
orstorybelowandarenotpartofanaccessibleroute.
7.Painting,papering,tiling,carpeting,cabinets,countertopsandsimilarfinishwork.
8.Temporarymotionpicture,televisionandtheaterstagesetsandscenery.
9.PrefabricatedswimmingpoolsaccessorytoaGroupR3occupancythatarelessthan24inches(610mm)
deep,arenotgreaterthan5,000gallons(18925L)andareinstalledentirelyaboveground.
10.Shadeclothstructuresconstructedfornurseryoragriculturalpurposes,notincludingservicesystems.
11.Swingsandotherplaygroundequipmentaccessorytodetachedoneandtwofamilydwellings.
12.WindowawningsinGroupR3andUoccupancies,supportedbyanexteriorwallthatdonotprojectmore
than54inches(1372mm)fromtheexteriorwallanddonotrequireadditionalsupport.
13.Nonfixedandmovablefixtures,cases,racks,countersandpartitionsnotover5feet9inches(1753mm)in
height.
Electrical:
Repairsandmaintenance:Minorrepairwork,includingthereplacementoflampsortheconnectionof
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approvedportableelectricalequipmenttoapprovedpermanentlyinstalledreceptacles.
Radioandtelevisiontransmittingstations:Theprovisionsofthiscodeshallnotapplytoelectricalequipment
usedforradioandtelevisiontransmissions,butdoapplytoequipmentandwiringforapowersupplyandthe
installationsoftowersandantennas.
Temporarytestingsystems:Apermitshallnotberequiredfortheinstallationofanytemporarysystem
requiredforthetestingorservicingofelectricalequipmentorapparatus.
Gas:
1.Portableheatingappliance.
2.Replacementofanyminorpartthatdoesnotalterapprovalofequipmentormakesuchequipmentunsafe.
Mechanical:
1.Portableheatingappliance.
2.Portableventilationequipment.
3.Portablecoolingunit.
4.Steam,hotorchilledwaterpipingwithinanyheatingorcoolingequipmentregulatedbythiscode.
5.Replacementofanypartthatdoesnotalteritsapprovalormakeitunsafe.
6.Portableevaporativecooler.
7.Selfcontainedrefrigerationsystemcontaining10pounds(4.54kg)orlessofrefrigerantandactuatedby
motorsof1horsepower(0.75kW)orless.
Plumbing:
1.Thestoppingofleaksindrains,water,soil,wasteorventpipe,provided,however,thatifanyconcealedtrap,
drainpipe,water,soil,wasteorventpipebecomesdefectiveanditbecomesnecessarytoremoveandreplacethe
samewithnewmaterial,suchworkshallbeconsideredasnewworkandapermitshallbeobtainedand
inspectionmadeasprovidedinthiscode.
2.Theclearingofstoppagesortherepairingofleaksinpipes,valvesorfixturesandtheremovaland
reinstallationofwaterclosets,providedsuchrepairsdonotinvolveorrequirethereplacementorrearrangement
ofvalves,pipesorfixtures.
[A]105.2.1Emergencyrepairs.
Whereequipmentreplacementsandrepairsmustbeperformedinanemergencysituation,thepermitapplication
shallbesubmittedwithinthenextworkingbusinessdaytothebuildingofficial.
[A]105.2.2Repairs.
Applicationornoticetothebuildingofficialisnotrequiredforordinaryrepairstostructures,replacementof
lampsortheconnectionofapprovedportableelectricalequipmenttoapprovedpermanentlyinstalled
receptacles.Suchrepairsshallnotincludethecuttingawayofanywall,partitionorportionthereof,theremoval
orcuttingofanystructuralbeamorloadbearingsupport,ortheremovalorchangeofanyrequiredmeansof
egress,orrearrangementofpartsofastructureaffectingtheegressrequirementsnorshallordinaryrepairs
includeadditionto,alterationof,replacementorrelocationofanystandpipe,watersupply,sewer,drainage,
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drainleader,gas,soil,waste,ventorsimilarpiping,electricwiringormechanicalorotherworkaffectingpublic
healthorgeneralsafety.
[A]105.2.3Publicserviceagencies.
Apermitshallnotberequiredfortheinstallation,alterationorrepairofgeneration,transmission,distributionor
meteringorotherrelatedequipmentthatisundertheownershipandcontrolofpublicserviceagenciesby
establishedright.
[A]105.3Applicationforpermit.
Toobtainapermit,theapplicantshallfirstfileanapplicationthereforinwritingonaformfurnishedbythe
departmentofbuildingsafetyforthatpurpose.Suchapplicationshall:
1.Identifyanddescribetheworktobecoveredbythepermitforwhichapplicationismade.
2.Describethelandonwhichtheproposedworkistobedonebylegaldescription,streetaddressorsimilar
descriptionthatwillreadilyidentifyanddefinitelylocatetheproposedbuildingorwork.
3.Indicatetheuseandoccupancyforwhichtheproposedworkisintended.
4.BeaccompaniedbyconstructiondocumentsandotherinformationasrequiredinSection107.
5.Statethevaluationoftheproposedwork.
6.Besignedbytheapplicant,ortheapplicantsauthorizedagent.
7.Givesuchotherdataandinformationasrequiredbythebuildingofficial.
[A]105.3.1Actiononapplication.
Thebuildingofficialshallexamineorcausetobeexaminedapplicationsforpermitsandamendmentsthereto
withinareasonabletimeafterfiling.Iftheapplicationortheconstructiondocumentsdonotconformtothe
requirementsofpertinentlaws,thebuildingofficialshallrejectsuchapplicationinwriting,statingthereasons
therefor.Ifthebuildingofficialissatisfiedthattheproposedworkconformstotherequirementsofthiscodeand
lawsandordinancesapplicablethereto,thebuildingofficialshallissueapermitthereforassoonaspracticable.
[A]105.3.2Timelimitationofapplication.
Anapplicationforapermitforanyproposedworkshallbedeemedtohavebeenabandoned180daysafterthe
dateoffiling,unlesssuchapplicationhasbeenpursuedingoodfaithorapermithasbeenissuedexceptthatthe
buildingofficialisauthorizedtograntoneormoreextensionsoftimeforadditionalperiodsnotexceeding90
dayseach.Theextensionshallberequestedinwritingandjustifiablecausedemonstrated.
[A]105.4Validityofpermit.
Theissuanceorgrantingofapermitshallnotbeconstruedtobeapermitfor,oranapprovalof,anyviolationof
anyoftheprovisionsofthiscodeorofanyotherordinanceofthejurisdiction.Permitspresumingtogive
authoritytoviolateorcanceltheprovisionsofthiscodeorotherordinancesofthejurisdictionshallnotbevalid.
Theissuanceofapermitbasedonconstructiondocumentsandotherdatashallnotpreventthebuildingofficial
fromrequiringthecorrectionoferrorsintheconstructiondocumentsandotherdata.Thebuildingofficialis
authorizedtopreventoccupancyoruseofastructurewhereinviolationofthiscodeorofanyotherordinances
ofthisjurisdiction.
[A]105.5Expiration.
Everypermitissuedshallbecomeinvalidunlesstheworkonthesiteauthorizedbysuchpermitiscommenced
within180daysafteritsissuance,oriftheworkauthorizedonthesitebysuchpermitissuspendedor
abandonedforaperiodof180daysafterthetimetheworkiscommenced.Thebuildingofficialisauthorizedto
grant,inwriting,oneormoreextensionsoftime,forperiodsnotmorethan180dayseach.Theextensionshall
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berequestedinwritingandjustifiablecausedemonstrated.
[A]105.6Suspensionorrevocation.
Thebuildingofficialisauthorizedtosuspendorrevokeapermitissuedundertheprovisionsofthiscode
whereverthepermitisissuedinerrororonthebasisofincorrect,inaccurateorincompleteinformation,orin
violationofanyordinanceorregulationoranyoftheprovisionsofthiscode.
[A]105.7Placementofpermit.
Thebuildingpermitorcopyshallbekeptonthesiteoftheworkuntilthecompletionoftheproject.
SECTION106FLOORANDROOFDESIGNLOADS
[A]106.1Liveloadsposted.
Incommercialorindustrialbuildings,foreachfloororportionthereofdesignedforliveloadsexceeding50psf
(2.40kN/m2),suchdesignliveloadsshallbeconspicuouslypostedbytheownerortheownersauthorized
agentinthatpartofeachstoryinwhichtheyapply,usingdurablesigns.Itshallbeunlawfultoremoveordeface
suchnotices.
[A]106.2Issuanceofcertificateofoccupancy.
AcertificateofoccupancyrequiredbySection111shallnotbeissueduntilthefloorloadsigns,requiredby
Section106.1,havebeeninstalled.
[A]106.3Restrictionsonloading.
Itshallbeunlawfultoplace,orcauseorpermittobeplaced,onanyfloororroofofabuilding,structureor
portionthereof,aloadgreaterthanispermittedbythiscode.
SECTION107SUBMITTALDOCUMENTS
[A]107.1General.
Submittaldocumentsconsistingofconstructiondocuments,statementofspecialinspections,geotechnicalreport
andotherdatashallbesubmittedintwoormoresetswitheachpermitapplication.Theconstructiondocuments
shallbepreparedbyaregistereddesignprofessionalwhererequiredbythestatutesofthejurisdictioninwhich
theprojectistobeconstructed.Wherespecialconditionsexist,thebuildingofficialisauthorizedtorequire
additionalconstructiondocumentstobepreparedbyaregistereddesignprofessional.
Exception:Thebuildingofficialisauthorizedtowaivethesubmissionofconstructiondocumentsandotherdata
notrequiredtobepreparedbyaregistereddesignprofessionalifitisfoundthatthenatureoftheworkapplied
forissuchthatreviewofconstructiondocumentsisnotnecessarytoobtaincompliancewiththiscode.
[A]107.2Constructiondocuments.
ConstructiondocumentsshallbeinaccordancewithSections107.2.1through107.2.6.
[A]107.2.1Informationonconstructiondocuments.
Constructiondocumentsshallbedimensionedanddrawnuponsuitablematerial.Electronicmediadocuments
arepermittedtobesubmittedwhereapprovedbythebuildingofficial.Constructiondocumentsshallbeof
sufficientclaritytoindicatethelocation,natureandextentoftheworkproposedandshowindetailthatitwill
conformtotheprovisionsofthiscodeandrelevantlaws,ordinances,rulesandregulations,asdeterminedbythe
buildingofficial.
[A]107.2.2Fireprotectionsystemshopdrawings.
Shopdrawingsforthefireprotectionsystem(s)shallbesubmittedtoindicateconformancetothiscodeandthe
constructiondocumentsandshallbeapprovedpriortothestartofsysteminstallation.Shopdrawingsshall
containallinformationasrequiredbythereferencedinstallationstandardsinChapter9.
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[A]107.2.3Meansofegress.
Theconstructiondocumentsshallshowinsufficientdetailthelocation,construction,sizeandcharacterofall
portionsofthemeansofegressincludingthepathoftheexitdischargetothepublicwayincompliancewiththe
provisionsofthiscode.InotherthanoccupanciesinGroupsR2,R3,andI1,theconstructiondocumentsshall
designatethenumberofoccupantstobeaccommodatedoneveryfloor,andinallroomsandspaces.
[A]107.2.4Exteriorwallenvelope.
Constructiondocumentsforallbuildingsshalldescribetheexteriorwallenvelopeinsufficientdetailto
determinecompliancewiththiscode.Theconstructiondocumentsshallprovidedetailsoftheexteriorwall
envelopeasrequired,includingflashing,intersectionswithdissimilarmaterials,corners,enddetails,control
joints,intersectionsatroof,eavesorparapets,meansofdrainage,waterresistivemembraneanddetailsaround
openings.
Theconstructiondocumentsshallincludemanufacturersinstallationinstructionsthatprovidesupporting
documentationthattheproposedpenetrationandopeningdetailsdescribedintheconstructiondocuments
maintaintheweatherresistanceoftheexteriorwallenvelope.Thesupportingdocumentationshallfullydescribe
theexteriorwallsystemthatwastested,whereapplicable,aswellasthetestprocedureused.
[A]107.2.5Siteplan.
Theconstructiondocumentssubmittedwiththeapplicationforpermitshallbeaccompaniedbyasiteplan
showingtoscalethesizeandlocationofnewconstructionandexistingstructuresonthesite,distancesfromlot
lines,theestablishedstreetgradesandtheproposedfinishedgradesand,asapplicable,floodhazardareas,
floodways,anddesignfloodelevationsanditshallbedrawninaccordancewithanaccurateboundaryline
survey.Inthecaseofdemolition,thesiteplanshallshowconstructiontobedemolishedandthelocationand
sizeofexistingstructuresandconstructionthataretoremainonthesiteorplot.Thebuildingofficialis
authorizedtowaiveormodifytherequirementforasiteplanwheretheapplicationforpermitisforalterationor
repairorwhereotherwisewarranted.
[A]107.2.5.1Designfloodelevations.
Wheredesignfloodelevationsarenotspecified,theyshallbeestablishedinaccordancewithSection1612.3.1.
[A]107.2.6Structuralinformation.
TheconstructiondocumentsshallprovidetheinformationspecifiedinSection1603.
[A]107.3Examinationofdocuments.
Thebuildingofficialshallexamineorcausetobeexaminedtheaccompanyingsubmittaldocumentsandshall
ascertainbysuchexaminationswhethertheconstructionindicatedanddescribedisinaccordancewiththe
requirementsofthiscodeandotherpertinentlawsorordinances.
[A]107.3.1Approvalofconstructiondocuments.
Whenthebuildingofficialissuesapermit,theconstructiondocumentsshallbeapproved,inwritingorbystamp,
asReviewedforCodeCompliance.Onesetofconstructiondocumentssoreviewedshallberetainedbythe
buildingofficial.Theothersetshallbereturnedtotheapplicant,shallbekeptatthesiteofworkandshallbe
opentoinspectionbythebuildingofficialoradulyauthorizedrepresentative.
[A]107.3.2Previousapprovals.
Thiscodeshallnotrequirechangesintheconstructiondocuments,constructionordesignatedoccupancyofa
structureforwhichalawfulpermithasbeenheretoforeissuedorotherwiselawfullyauthorized,andthe
constructionofwhichhasbeenpursuedingoodfaithwithin180daysaftertheeffectivedateofthiscodeand
hasnotbeenabandoned.
[A]107.3.3Phasedapproval.
Thebuildingofficialisauthorizedtoissueapermitfortheconstructionoffoundationsoranyotherpartofa
buildingorstructurebeforetheconstructiondocumentsforthewholebuildingorstructurehavebeensubmitted,
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providedthatadequateinformationanddetailedstatementshavebeenfiledcomplyingwithpertinent
requirementsofthiscode.Theholderofsuchpermitforthefoundationorotherpartsofabuildingorstructure
shallproceedattheholdersownriskwiththebuildingoperationandwithoutassurancethatapermitforthe
entirestructurewillbegranted.
[A]107.3.4Designprofessionalinresponsiblecharge.
Whereitisrequiredthatdocumentsbepreparedbyaregistereddesignprofessional,thebuildingofficialshallbe
authorizedtorequiretheownerortheownersauthorizedagenttoengageanddesignateonthebuildingpermit
applicationaregistereddesignprofessionalwhoshallactastheregistereddesignprofessionalinresponsible
charge.Ifthecircumstancesrequire,theownerortheownersauthorizedagentshalldesignateasubstitute
registereddesignprofessionalinresponsiblechargewhoshallperformthedutiesrequiredoftheoriginal
registereddesignprofessionalinresponsiblecharge.Thebuildingofficialshallbenotifiedinwritingbythe
ownerortheownersauthorizedagentiftheregistereddesignprofessionalinresponsiblechargeischangedor
isunabletocontinuetoperformtheduties.
Theregistereddesignprofessionalinresponsiblechargeshallberesponsibleforreviewingandcoordinating
submittaldocumentspreparedbyothers,includingphasedanddeferredsubmittalitems,forcompatibilitywith
thedesignofthebuilding.
[A]107.3.4.1Deferredsubmittals.
Deferralofanysubmittalitemsshallhavethepriorapprovalofthebuildingofficial.Theregistereddesign
professionalinresponsiblechargeshalllistthedeferredsubmittalsontheconstructiondocumentsforreviewby
thebuildingofficial.
Documentsfordeferredsubmittalitemsshallbesubmittedtotheregistereddesignprofessionalinresponsible
chargewhoshallreviewthemandforwardthemtothebuildingofficialwithanotationindicatingthatthe
deferredsubmittaldocumentshavebeenreviewedandfoundtobeingeneralconformancetothedesignofthe
building.Thedeferredsubmittalitemsshallnotbeinstalleduntilthedeferredsubmittaldocumentshavebeen
approvedbythebuildingofficial.
[A]107.4Amendedconstructiondocuments.
Workshallbeinstalledinaccordancewiththeapprovedconstructiondocuments,andanychangesmadeduring
constructionthatarenotincompliancewiththeapprovedconstructiondocumentsshallberesubmittedfor
approvalasanamendedsetofconstructiondocuments.
[A]107.5Retentionofconstructiondocuments.
Onesetofapprovedconstructiondocumentsshallberetainedbythebuildingofficialforaperiodofnotless
than180daysfromdateofcompletionofthepermittedwork,orasrequiredbystateorlocallaws.
SECTION108TEMPORARYSTRUCTURESANDUSES
[A]108.1General.
Thebuildingofficialisauthorizedtoissueapermitfortemporarystructuresandtemporaryuses.Suchpermits
shallbelimitedastotimeofservice,butshallnotbepermittedformorethan180days.Thebuildingofficialis
authorizedtograntextensionsfordemonstratedcause.
[A]108.2Conformance.
TemporarystructuresandusesshallcomplywiththerequirementsinSection3103.
[A]108.3Temporarypower.
Thebuildingofficialisauthorizedtogivepermissiontotemporarilysupplyandusepowerinpartofanelectric
installationbeforesuchinstallationhasbeenfullycompletedandthefinalcertificateofcompletionhasbeen
issued.Thepartcoveredbythetemporarycertificateshallcomplywiththerequirementsspecifiedfortemporary
lighting,heatorpowerinNFPA70.
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[A]108.4Terminationofapproval.
Thebuildingofficialisauthorizedtoterminatesuchpermitforatemporarystructureoruseandtoorderthe
temporarystructureorusetobediscontinued.
SECTION109FEES
[A]109.1Paymentoffees.
Apermitshallnotbevaliduntilthefeesprescribedbylawhavebeenpaid,norshallanamendmenttoapermit
bereleaseduntiltheadditionalfee,ifany,hasbeenpaid.
[A]109.2Scheduleofpermitfees.
Onbuildings,structures,electrical,gas,mechanical,andplumbingsystemsoralterationsrequiringapermit,a
feeforeachpermitshallbepaidasrequired,inaccordancewiththescheduleasestablishedbytheapplicable
governingauthority.
[A]109.3Buildingpermitvaluations.
Theapplicantforapermitshallprovideanestimatedpermitvalueattimeofapplication.Permitvaluationsshall
includetotalvalueofwork,includingmaterialsandlabor,forwhichthepermitisbeingissued,suchas
electrical,gas,mechanical,plumbingequipmentandpermanentsystems.If,intheopinionofthebuilding
official,thevaluationisunderestimatedontheapplication,thepermitshallbedenied,unlesstheapplicantcan
showdetailedestimatestomeettheapprovalofthebuildingofficial.Finalbuildingpermitvaluationshallbeset
bythebuildingofficial.
[A]109.4Workcommencingbeforepermitissuance.
Anypersonwhocommencesanyworkonabuilding,structure,electrical,gas,mechanicalorplumbingsystem
beforeobtainingthenecessarypermitsshallbesubjecttoafeeestablishedbythebuildingofficialthatshallbe
inadditiontotherequiredpermitfees.
[A]109.5Relatedfees.
Thepaymentofthefeefortheconstruction,alteration,removalordemolitionforworkdoneinconnectiontoor
concurrentlywiththeworkauthorizedbyabuildingpermitshallnotrelievetheapplicantorholderofthepermit
fromthepaymentofotherfeesthatareprescribedbylaw.
[A]109.6Refunds.
Thebuildingofficialisauthorizedtoestablisharefundpolicy.
SECTION110INSPECTIONS
[A]110.1General.
Constructionorworkforwhichapermitisrequiredshallbesubjecttoinspectionbythebuildingofficialand
suchconstructionorworkshallremainaccessibleandexposedforinspectionpurposesuntilapproved.Approval
asaresultofaninspectionshallnotbeconstruedtobeanapprovalofaviolationoftheprovisionsofthiscode
orofotherordinancesofthejurisdiction.Inspectionspresumingtogiveauthoritytoviolateorcancelthe
provisionsofthiscodeorofotherordinancesofthejurisdictionshallnotbevalid.Itshallbethedutyofthe
ownerortheownersauthorizedagenttocausetheworktoremainaccessibleandexposedforinspection
purposes.Neitherthebuildingofficialnorthejurisdictionshallbeliableforexpenseentailedintheremovalor
replacementofanymaterialrequiredtoallowinspection.
[A]110.2Preliminaryinspection.
Beforeissuingapermit,thebuildingofficialisauthorizedtoexamineorcausetobeexaminedbuildings,
structuresandsitesforwhichanapplicationhasbeenfiled.
[A]110.3Requiredinspections.
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Thebuildingofficial,uponnotification,shallmaketheinspectionssetforthinSections110.3.1through
110.3.10.
[A]110.3.1Footingandfoundationinspection.
Footingandfoundationinspectionsshallbemadeafterexcavationsforfootingsarecompleteandanyrequired
reinforcingsteelisinplace.Forconcretefoundations,anyrequiredformsshallbeinplacepriortoinspection.
Materialsforthefoundationshallbeonthejob,exceptwhereconcreteisreadymixedinaccordancewith
ASTMC94,theconcreteneednotbeonthejob.
[A]110.3.2Concreteslabandunderfloorinspection.
Concreteslabandunderfloorinspectionsshallbemadeafterinslaborunderfloorreinforcingsteeland
buildingserviceequipment,conduit,pipingaccessoriesandotherancillaryequipmentitemsareinplace,but
beforeanyconcreteisplacedorfloorsheathinginstalled,includingthesubfloor.
[A]110.3.3Lowestfloorelevation.
Infloodhazardareas,uponplacementofthelowestfloor,includingthebasement,andpriortofurthervertical
construction,theelevationcertificationrequiredinSection1612.5shallbesubmittedtothebuildingofficial.
[A]110.3.4Frameinspection.
Framinginspectionsshallbemadeaftertheroofdeckorsheathing,allframing,fireblockingandbracingarein
placeandpipes,chimneysandventstobeconcealedarecompleteandtheroughelectrical,plumbing,heating
wires,pipesandductsareapproved.
[A]110.3.5Lath,gypsumboardandgypsumpanelproductinspection.
Lath,gypsumboardandgypsumpanelproductinspectionsshallbemadeafterlathing,gypsumboardand
gypsumpanelproducts,interiorandexterior,areinplace,butbeforeanyplasteringisappliedorgypsumboard
andgypsumpanelproductjointsandfastenersaretapedandfinished.
Exception:Gypsumboardandgypsumpanelproductsthatarenotpartofafireresistanceratedassemblyora
shearassembly.
[A]110.3.6Fireandsmokeresistantpenetrations.
Protectionofjointsandpenetrationsinfireresistanceratedassemblies,smokebarriersandsmokepartitions
shallnotbeconcealedfromviewuntilinspectedandapproved.
[A]110.3.7Energyefficiencyinspections.
InspectionsshallbemadetodeterminecompliancewithChapter13andshallinclude,butnotbelimitedto,
inspectionsfor:envelopeinsulationRandUvalues,fenestrationUvalue,ductsystemRvalue,andHVACand
waterheatingequipmentefficiency.
[A]110.3.8Otherinspections.
InadditiontotheinspectionsspecifiedinSections110.3.1through110.3.7,thebuildingofficialisauthorizedto
makeorrequireotherinspectionsofanyconstructionworktoascertaincompliancewiththeprovisionsofthis
codeandotherlawsthatareenforcedbythedepartmentofbuildingsafety.
[A]110.3.9Specialinspections.
Forspecialinspections,seeChapter17.
[A]110.3.10Finalinspection.
Thefinalinspectionshallbemadeafterallworkrequiredbythebuildingpermitiscompleted.
[A]110.3.10.1Floodhazarddocumentation.
Iflocatedinafloodhazardarea,documentationoftheelevationofthelowestfloorasrequiredinSection
1612.5shallbesubmittedtothebuildingofficialpriortothefinalinspection.
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[A]110.4Inspectionagencies.
Thebuildingofficialisauthorizedtoacceptreportsofapprovedinspectionagencies,providedsuchagencies
satisfytherequirementsastoqualificationsandreliability.
[A]110.5Inspectionrequests.
Itshallbethedutyoftheholderofthebuildingpermitortheirdulyauthorizedagenttonotifythebuilding
officialwhenworkisreadyforinspection.Itshallbethedutyofthepermitholdertoprovideaccesstoand
meansforinspectionsofsuchworkthatarerequiredbythiscode.
[A]110.6Approvalrequired.
Workshallnotbedonebeyondthepointindicatedineachsuccessiveinspectionwithoutfirstobtainingthe
approvalofthebuildingofficial.Thebuildingofficial,uponnotification,shallmaketherequestedinspections
andshalleitherindicatetheportionoftheconstructionthatissatisfactoryascompleted,ornotifythepermit
holderorhisorheragentwhereinthesamefailstocomplywiththiscode.Anyportionsthatdonotcomplyshall
becorrectedandsuchportionshallnotbecoveredorconcealeduntilauthorizedbythebuildingofficial.
SECTION111CERTIFICATEOFOCCUPANCY
[A]111.1Useandoccupancy.
Abuildingorstructureshallnotbeusedoroccupied,andachangeintheexistinguseoroccupancy
classificationofabuildingorstructureorportionthereofshallnotbemade,untilthebuildingofficialhasissued
acertificateofoccupancythereforasprovidedherein.Issuanceofacertificateofoccupancyshallnotbe
construedasanapprovalofaviolationoftheprovisionsofthiscodeorofotherordinancesofthejurisdiction.
Exception:CertificatesofoccupancyarenotrequiredforworkexemptfrompermitsinaccordancewithSection
105.2.
[A]111.2Certificateissued.
Afterthebuildingofficialinspectsthebuildingorstructureanddoesnotfindviolationsoftheprovisionsofthis
codeorotherlawsthatareenforcedbythedepartmentofbuildingsafety,thebuildingofficialshallissuea
certificateofoccupancythatcontainsthefollowing:
1.Thebuildingpermitnumber.
2.Theaddressofthestructure.
3.Thenameandaddressoftheownerortheownersauthorizedagent.
4.Adescriptionofthatportionofthestructureforwhichthecertificateisissued.
5.Astatementthatthedescribedportionofthestructurehasbeeninspectedforcompliancewiththe
requirementsofthiscodefortheoccupancyanddivisionofoccupancyandtheuseforwhichtheproposed
occupancyisclassified.
6.Thenameofthebuildingofficial.
7.Theeditionofthecodeunderwhichthepermitwasissued.
8.Theuseandoccupancy,inaccordancewiththeprovisionsofChapter3.
9.ThetypeofconstructionasdefinedinChapter6.
10.Thedesignoccupantload.
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11.Ifanautomaticsprinklersystemisprovided,whetherthesprinklersystemisrequired.
12.Anyspecialstipulationsandconditionsofthebuildingpermit.
[A]111.3Temporaryoccupancy.
Thebuildingofficialisauthorizedtoissueatemporarycertificateofoccupancybeforethecompletionofthe
entireworkcoveredbythepermit,providedthatsuchportionorportionsshallbeoccupiedsafely.Thebuilding
officialshallsetatimeperiodduringwhichthetemporarycertificateofoccupancyisvalid.
[A]111.4Revocation.
Thebuildingofficialisauthorizedto,inwriting,suspendorrevokeacertificateofoccupancyorcompletion
issuedundertheprovisionsofthiscodewhereverthecertificateisissuedinerror,oronthebasisofincorrect
informationsupplied,orwhereitisdeterminedthatthebuildingorstructureorportionthereofisinviolationof
anyordinanceorregulationoranyoftheprovisionsofthiscode.
SECTION112SERVICEUTILITIES
[A]112.1Connectionofserviceutilities.
Apersonshallnotmakeconnectionsfromautility,sourceofenergy,fuelorpowertoanybuildingorsystem
thatisregulatedbythiscodeforwhichapermitisrequired,untilreleasedbythebuildingofficial.
[A]112.2Temporaryconnection.
Thebuildingofficialshallhavetheauthoritytoauthorizethetemporaryconnectionofthebuildingorsystemto
theutility,sourceofenergy,fuelorpower.
[A]112.3Authoritytodisconnectserviceutilities.
Thebuildingofficialshallhavetheauthoritytoauthorizedisconnectionofutilityservicetothebuilding,
structureorsystemregulatedbythiscodeandthereferencedcodesandstandardssetforthinSection101.4in
caseofemergencywherenecessarytoeliminateanimmediatehazardtolifeorpropertyorwheresuchutility
connectionhasbeenmadewithouttheapprovalrequiredbySection112.1or112.2.Thebuildingofficialshall
notifytheservingutility,andwhereverpossibletheownerandoccupantofthebuilding,structureorservice
systemofthedecisiontodisconnectpriortotakingsuchaction.Ifnotnotifiedpriortodisconnecting,theowner
oroccupantofthebuilding,structureorservicesystemshallbenotifiedinwriting,assoonaspractical
thereafter.
SECTION113BOARDOFAPPEALS
[A]113.1General.
Inordertohearanddecideappealsoforders,decisionsordeterminationsmadebythebuildingofficialrelative
totheapplicationandinterpretationofthiscode,thereshallbeandisherebycreatedaboardofappeals.The
boardofappealsshallbeappointedbytheapplicablegoverningauthorityandshallholdofficeatitspleasure.
Theboardshalladoptrulesofprocedureforconductingitsbusiness.
[A]113.2Limitationsonauthority.
Anapplicationforappealshallbebasedonaclaimthatthetrueintentofthiscodeortheruleslegallyadopted
thereunderhavebeenincorrectlyinterpreted,theprovisionsofthiscodedonotfullyapplyoranequallygoodor
betterformofconstructionisproposed.Theboardshallnothaveauthoritytowaiverequirementsofthiscode.
[A]113.3Qualifications.
Theboardofappealsshallconsistofmemberswhoarequalifiedbyexperienceandtrainingtopassonmatters
pertainingtobuildingconstructionandarenotemployeesofthejurisdiction.
SECTION114VIOLATIONS
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[A]114.1Unlawfulacts.
Itshallbeunlawfulforanyperson,firmorcorporationtoerect,construct,alter,extend,repair,move,remove,
demolishoroccupyanybuilding,structureorequipmentregulatedbythiscode,orcausesametobedone,in
conflictwithorinviolationofanyoftheprovisionsofthiscode.
[A]114.2Noticeofviolation.
Thebuildingofficialisauthorizedtoserveanoticeofviolationororderonthepersonresponsibleforthe
erection,construction,alteration,extension,repair,moving,removal,demolitionoroccupancyofabuildingor
structureinviolationoftheprovisionsofthiscode,orinviolationofapermitorcertificateissuedunderthe
provisionsofthiscode.Suchordershalldirectthediscontinuanceoftheillegalactionorconditionandthe
abatementoftheviolation.
[A]114.3Prosecutionofviolation.
Ifthenoticeofviolationisnotcompliedwithpromptly,thebuildingofficialisauthorizedtorequestthelegal
counselofthejurisdictiontoinstitutetheappropriateproceedingatlaworinequitytorestrain,correctorabate
suchviolation,ortorequiretheremovalorterminationoftheunlawfuloccupancyofthebuildingorstructurein
violationoftheprovisionsofthiscodeoroftheorderordirectionmadepursuantthereto.
[A]114.4Violationpenalties.
Anypersonwhoviolatesaprovisionofthiscodeorfailstocomplywithanyoftherequirementsthereoforwho
erects,constructs,altersorrepairsabuildingorstructureinviolationoftheapprovedconstructiondocumentsor
directiveofthebuildingofficial,orofapermitorcertificateissuedundertheprovisionsofthiscode,shallbe
subjecttopenaltiesasprescribedbylaw.
SECTION115STOPWORKORDER
[A]115.1Authority.
Wherethebuildingofficialfindsanyworkregulatedbythiscodebeingperformedinamannereithercontraryto
theprovisionsofthiscodeordangerousorunsafe,thebuildingofficialisauthorizedtoissueastopworkorder.
[A]115.2Issuance.
Thestopworkordershallbeinwritingandshallbegiventotheownerofthepropertyinvolved,theowners
authorizedagentorthepersonperformingthework.Uponissuanceofastopworkorder,thecitedworkshall
immediatelycease.Thestopworkordershallstatethereasonfortheorderandtheconditionsunderwhichthe
citedworkwillbepermittedtoresume.
[A]115.3Unlawfulcontinuance.
Anypersonwhoshallcontinueanyworkafterhavingbeenservedwithastopworkorder,exceptsuchworkas
thatpersonisdirectedtoperformtoremoveaviolationorunsafecondition,shallbesubjecttopenaltiesas
prescribedbylaw.
SECTION116UNSAFESTRUCTURESANDEQUIPMENT
[A]116.1Conditions.
Structuresorexistingequipmentthatareorhereafterbecomeunsafe,insanitaryordeficientbecauseof
inadequatemeansofegressfacilities,inadequatelightandventilation,orthatconstituteafirehazard,orare
otherwisedangeroustohumanlifeorthepublicwelfare,orthatinvolveillegalorimproperoccupancyor
inadequatemaintenance,shallbedeemedanunsafecondition.Unsafestructuresshallbetakendownand
removedormadesafe,asthebuildingofficialdeemsnecessaryandasprovidedforinthissection.Avacant
structurethatisnotsecuredagainstentryshallbedeemedunsafe.
[A]116.2Record.
Thebuildingofficialshallcauseareporttobefiledonanunsafecondition.Thereportshallstatetheoccupancy
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ofthestructureandthenatureoftheunsafecondition.
[A]116.3Notice.
Ifanunsafeconditionisfound,thebuildingofficialshallserveontheowner,agentorpersonincontrolofthe
structure,awrittennoticethatdescribestheconditiondeemedunsafeandspecifiestherequiredrepairsor
improvementstobemadetoabatetheunsafecondition,orthatrequirestheunsafestructuretobedemolished
withinastipulatedtime.Suchnoticeshallrequirethepersonthusnotifiedtodeclareimmediatelytothebuilding
officialacceptanceorrejectionofthetermsoftheorder.
[A]116.4Methodofservice.
Suchnoticeshallbedeemedproperlyservedifacopythereofis(a)deliveredtotheownerpersonally(b)sent
bycertifiedorregisteredmailaddressedtotheowneratthelastknownaddresswiththereturnreceiptrequested
or(c)deliveredinanyothermannerasprescribedbylocallaw.Ifthecertifiedorregisteredletterisreturned
showingthattheletterwasnotdelivered,acopythereofshallbepostedinaconspicuousplaceinoraboutthe
structureaffectedbysuchnotice.Serviceofsuchnoticeintheforegoingmannerupontheownersagentorupon
thepersonresponsibleforthestructureshallconstituteserviceofnoticeupontheowner.
[A]116.5Restoration.
Wherethestructureorequipmentdeterminedtobeunsafebythebuildingofficialisrestoredtoasafecondition,
totheextentthatrepairs,alterationsoradditionsaremadeorachangeofoccupancyoccursduringthe
restorationofthestructure,suchrepairs,alterations,additionsandchangeofoccupancyshallcomplywiththe
requirementsofSection105.2.2andtheInternationalExistingBuildingCode.

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