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DPW/LRB
<br /> CONSTRUCTION CODE - DRAFT 5/26/20
<br /> For review and comment
<br /> "modification"means an exception to the provisions of the construction code that may be
<br /> granted in individual cases, by the authority having jurisdiction.
<br /> No modification from the strict application of any provision of the construction code shall
<br /> be granted by the authority having jurisdiction unless it finds all of the following:
<br /> (1) That an individual reason exists that in this instance renders compliance with the
<br /> strict letter of the construction code impractical;
<br /> (2) The modification will be consistent with the intent and purpose of the construction
<br /> code; and
<br /> (3) That the granting of the modification will not lessen health, accessibility, life and fire
<br /> safety, or structural requirements. {5-3(b), HCC and 104.10 IBC.)
<br /> (b) In granting a modification, the authority having jurisdiction may prescribe conditions that it
<br /> deems to be necessary or desirable.
<br /> (c) The details of actions granting modifications shall be recorded and entered in the files of
<br /> the authority having jurisdiction. {104.10IBC.)
<br /> Article 3. Permits; When Required.
<br /> Division 1. Permits required.
<br /> Section 5-3-1. Permit required; generally.
<br /> (a) Except as provided in division 2, no person shall perform any of the following work or
<br /> cause or permit the same to be done on any building or structure in the County, without
<br /> first obtaining a permit for this work from the authority having jurisdiction:
<br /> {5-19(a), 9-26.)
<br /> (1) Erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, relocate, improve, remove, convert, or
<br /> demolish any building or structure; {5-19(a), 5-3-2.)
<br /> (2) Erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert, or replace any electrical work; or
<br /> {9-26, HCC and 105.1, IBC.)
<br /> (3) Erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert, or replace any plumbing, fire
<br /> sprinkler, gas, or drainage piping work, or any fixture, gas appliance, water heating or
<br /> treating equipment.
<br /> (b) A permit shall be required for, but not limited to, the following:
<br /> (1) Gas tanks and piping.
<br /> Installation, removal, alteration, repair, or replacement of all gas tanks and piping on
<br /> private property.
<br /> (2) Handicap accessible routes.
<br /> Construction or renovation of handicap accessible routes from parking lot to building
<br /> or from building to building on a lot. {5-19(b)(3).)
<br /> (3) Retaining walls.
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