A separate permit is required to commence or proceed with each operation regulated by or included under the provisions of this Building Code as follows (new or reconstruction):
(A) To construct or erect a building or structure;
(B) To construct or erect an addition to an existing building;
(C) To erect, re-erect, place, hang or in any manner display a sign or outdoor advertising display, except when the same is on the inside of a building;
(D) To make major alterations in or on a building or structure;
(E) To repair the structural parts of a building or structure;
(F) To erect a chimney, smokestack, flue, factory built fireplace or masonry fireplace when not included in a permit for a building or structure;
(G) To install electrical wiring, electric devices, low voltage and telecommunications wiring;
(H) To perform grading, paving, excavating or fill;
(I) To erect a fire escape or exterior stairs when not included in a permit for a building or structure;
(J) To install heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) systems and/or equipment;
(K) To construct a foundation in advance of a superstructure;
(L) To construct structural elements or building shell in the absence of complete plans;
(M) To erect a marquee or canopy;
(N) To move a building;
(O) To install plumbing and plumbing devices;
(P) To raise or lower a building;
(Q) To raze or demolish a building or part of a building;
(R) To recover the exterior walls and soffits of a building or structure with other than a liquid protective material;
(S) To install solar collectors or generating devices;
(T) To install energy conservation devices or materials (except storm doors and windows);
(U) To construct a retaining wall, the top of which will be more than three feet above the adjoining grade;
(V) To install sidewalk elevators or lifts;
(W) To install storm or sanitary sewers or laterals outside of public rights-of-way;
(X) To erect a tent or air supported structure of more than 400 square feet of area;
(Y) To construct a vault under a sidewalk;
(Z) To install ventilating and exhaust systems;
(AA) To occupy a portion of a roadway or a street;
(BB) To erect or replace a fence or wall over three feet high;
(CC) To erect, install, repair or alter any other structure, appliance or device for which a permit fee is required by this Building Code (except repairs to stairs leading to stoops less than 30 inches high);
(DD) Fire alarms, detection fire communications or suppression systems;
(EE) Installation of storage tanks and miscellaneous structures;
(FF) Removal of tanks; and
(GG) To tear off and replace all types of roofing materials.
(Prior Code, § 1444.02) (Ord. 54-1988, passed 3-28-1988; Ord. 79-2002, passed 6-10-2002)