Chapter 05 Construction Administrative Code

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C ONSTRUCTION A DMINISTRATIVE C ODE§ 5-3-25 (1) Emergency building work including the repair of any legally erected existing structure that was damaged during an emergency. The damage resulting from the emergency must be to an extent that it requires immediate action to prevent substantial physical harm to persons or property. As used in this section, “repair” means any restoration, reconstruction, or other work performed to return a structure to its former condition that does not increase the floor area of the structure beyond that of the structure prior to the major disaster, and is in conformance with the construction code, flood hazard regulations, land use ordinances, and other applicable laws. (2) Emergency electrical work, including work on electrical wiring to restore electrical service to a building following a fire, to remedy a power failure, and to protect persons and property against short circuiting and open circuits. (3) Emergency plumbing work, including work to remedy leaks in drains, soil, waste, vent pipes, or conditions that are otherwise dangerous to human health or public welfare. (b) A one-time emergency inspection may be conducted to verify that the immediate threat to public health, life and safety has been remedied. Upon issuance of the emergency work permit pursuant to subsection (a), regular inspections shall be conducted pursuant to sections 5-8-4 and 5-8-5. (c) This section shall not be interpreted to authorize violation of other provisions of the construction code or other applicable laws. Structures or portions thereof that were illegally erected or constructed shall not be repaired under this section. (2020, ord 20-61, sec 2.) 5-3-25 Article 4. Permit Application. Division 1. Application. Section 5-4-1. Application for permit. (a) To obtain a permit, an applicant shall file an application in writing or online on a form furnished by the authority having jurisdiction for that purpose. Applications shall: (1) Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which the application is made and the owner of the property; (2) Describe the property on which the proposed work is to be done in sufficient detail to determine the precise location of the property involved, including legal description, tax map key number, street address, or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or work; (3) Indicate the use and occupancy for which the proposed work is intended; (4) Be accompanied by plans, specifications, construction documents and other information as required in this article; SUPP. 9 (1-2021) 5-17