Pursuant to Idaho Code 39-4116(4), the Codes adopted in Section 7-1-2 are added to, or amended to read as follows:
01: International Building Code, 2018 Edition with the following amendments.
A. Title:
Section 101.1 Title: These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of Blaine County, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
B. Referenced Code:
Section 101.4.3 Plumbing: The provisions of the Idaho State Plumbing Code (ISPC) as adopted and incorporated by reference with amendments as prescribed by the Idaho Plumbing Board shall apply to the installation, alterations, repairs and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage system and all aspects of a medical gas system. The number of required plumbing fixtures shall be determined by using IBC Table 2902.1 and as per the International Plumbing Code as referenced in the table.
Section 101.4.8 Electrical: The provisions of the National Electrical Code (NEC), 2017 edition as adopted by the state of Idaho shall apply to the installation of electrical systems, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances thereto.
C. Required Permits: Required building permit applications shall be made on forms furnished by Blaine County and approval shall be in accordance with Sections 9-3-5
and 9-3-6
of Blaine County Code, Title 9 (Zoning Regulations); and in accordance with Section 105, Permits, of 2018 IBC, and as amended by the following additional Sections:
Section 105.1.3 Moved Structures: Permit applications for moved structures shall be specific to the proposed new location within unincorporated Blaine County. Moved structures shall meet the requirements set forth in the 2018 International Existing Building Code.
Section 105.1.4 Manufactured Homes: Permits are required for manufactured homes being placed both within and outside of mobile home parks in unincorporated Blaine County, pursuant to I.C. 44-2202 and this code.
Section 105.1.5 Demolition Permits: Permit applications for demolitions shall be specific to the location from which a structure is being deconstructed, moved, or destroyed. Demolition shall include moving a structure from one site to another and destruction/demolition of a structure for disposal. Permit applications shall include owner, address, property descriptions, phone number, description of the scope of the demolition and a timeframe. Written acknowledgement that the utility companies serving the property, the Blaine County Assessor's office and the jurisdiction's Building Official, if other than Blaine County, have been notified. Permits shall be valid for 90 days.
Section 105.1.6 Re-roofing Permits: Permit applications for re-roofs shall include identification of the existing structural roof system, e.g. roof rafters, size, spacing, and span, or truss system as constructed. Older, existing residential structures that have not been built to current County snow load standards shall be required to maintain, at the minimum, the existing structural integrity of the roof system. This exception to the snow load standards contained in this code shall be limited to one- and two-family dwellings and shall not apply to new residential construction or any commercial structures. Owners of pre-existing residential structures exempted from the snow load requirements under this provision shall be responsible for maintaining the roof, e.g. shoveling snow therefrom.
Section 105.1.7 Agricultural Building Setback Permits: Pursuant to Idaho Code 39-4116(5), agricultural buildings as defined in 7-1-3 (I), and located within the zoning districts set forth in 9-3-5(B) of this code, shall qualify for an agricultural setback permit. To protect the public health, safety, and welfare, applications for setback permits shall include approval by the applicable fire district for, but not limited to, required fire protection, water supply, and access.
Section 105.1.8 Excavation or Grading: Natural grade shall be documented and preserved to establish overall building height prior to excavation. Natural grade shall be site specific and be expressed in feet above mean sea level. Excavation or grading for residential or commercial buildings shall constitute start of construction. Construction shall not commence prior to obtaining approvals from Blaine County Land Use and Building Services. Applicants shall provide architectural elevation and topographic contours, state ownership, and site description. Approvals for excavating and grading shall be granted on forms provided by Blaine County.
D. Permit Expiration:
Section 105.5 Expiration: All issued Building Permits shall expire after 30 months from the date of payment of permit fees. Building permits may be extended one time for 6 months upon written request for extension to the Building Department. If the project is not completed within the above timeframe including the one-time 6 month extension (36 months total), the Building Permit shall expire. Expired Building Permits shall be renewed by paying 10% of the original permit fee line item only of the original Building Permit application. Renewed Building Permits shall be valid for the above stated timeline including the opportunity for an additional one time 6 month extension. Failure to renew a required Building Permit within 30 days of expiration may be considered abandonment, and the building official or director may record with the County Recorder a written notice of non-compliance. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced.
E. Submittal documents:
Section 107.1 Submittal documents: Construction documents, special inspection and structural observation programs, geotechnical reports and other data as required by Blaine County submittal checklists shall be submitted in two (2) or more sets with each application for a permit. These plans and specifications shall be prepared, signed and sealed by an architect licensed by the State of Idaho under Section 54-309, Idaho Code.
For buildings or structures, not principally architectural, the design of which involves principally engineering considerations, the plans and specifications may be prepared, signed and sealed by a professional engineer licensed by the State of Idaho and qualified in the engineering specialty involved.
Exception: The building official is authorized to waive the submission of construction documents and other data not required to be prepared by a registered design professional if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that review of construction documents is not necessary to obtain compliance with this code.
F. Fees:
Section 109.4 Work Commencing Before Permit Issuance: Any person who commences any work on a building including excavation or grading, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to a fee that shall be in addition to the required permit fees which shall be charged as an investigation fee. Investigation fees shall be charged on an hourly basis pursuant to the Blaine County Building Permit Fees Table adopted by resolution of the Board and specified as "Other Inspection and fees". Exception: Structural investigation to determine structural integrity as required by the design professional in charge.
Section 109.6 Refunds: Refund requests shall be considered on a case by case basis by the Land Use and Building Services Director, with approval from the Board of County Commissioners, upon written request by the applicant stating their case. Refunds shall not exceed 80% of the total of Building Permit fees paid. All refundable deposits will be returned to the payee. Fire District and South Central Public Health District fees are excluded from any refund request to Blaine County. Those refund requests must be directed to their respective agencies accordingly. Refund requests must be received within 180 days from the Building Permit payment date.
Section 109.7 Fees and Deposits: Pursuant to Idaho Code, 2018 IBC, and Blaine County Code, for buildings, structures and other improvements requiring a building or other permit under this chapter, fees and deposits shall be paid to Blaine County as specified herein. Fees shall be charged utilizing the Blaine County Building Permit Fees Table 1 as adopted by resolution of the Board. In addition, 65% of the building permit fee shall be paid as a plan check fee and 40% of the plan check fee shall be paid for the fire district plan check fee.
Section 109.7.1 Building Permits: For projects with valuations in excess of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00) a partial payment of fifteen hundred dollars ($1,500.00) shall be made at the time the building permit application is submitted to Blaine County. Said partial payment shall be credited to the total amount of the building permit fee, but shall be subject to a 20% cancellation of the total amount of the building permit if the building permit is not obtained by the applicant within 180 days of permit approval.
Section 109.7.2 Moved Structures: Fees shall be based on 50% of the assessed value of the structure plus the value of on-site additions and remodels utilizing Building Permit Fee Table 1 as adopted by resolution of the Board.
Section 109.7.3 Manufactured Homes: Fees shall be based on the value of the on-site elements constructed, not the home itself.
Section 109.7.4 Demolition: Fee shall be $ 50.00 and shall be due at the time the application is submitted to Blaine County.
Section 109.7.5 Re-Roof: Fee shall be calculated using Blaine County Building Permit Fee Table 1. Valuation shall be based on scope of the work and materials.
Section 109.7.6 Agricultural Building Setback Permit: Fee shall be $25.00 and shall be due at the time the application is submitted to Blaine County.
Section 109.7.7 Refundable Deposit for Final Inspection: In addition to building permit fees above, a deposit shall be collected to ensure final inspection. Deposit for final inspections shall be a minimum of $1500 or 10% of the total of the permit fees whichever is greater and shall be made at the time of the building permit application is submitted. Deposit for final inspection shall be released to the depositor upon a successful final inspection and the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy or if the project is withdrawn.
Section 109.7.8 Cancellation Fee: Building permit applications that are withdrawn after approval by the County or that are not obtained within 180 days of approval by the County shall be subject to a cancellation fee of 20% of the total amount of the building permit fee including all plan check fees. If a partial payment of $1,500.00 has been paid pursuant to Section 109.7.1, said partial payment shall be credited toward the cancellation fee.
G. Required Inspections:
Section 110.3.9.1 Manufactured Homes: Inspections are required for manufactured homes placed in Blaine County, pursuant to I.C. 44-2202 and this Code.
H. Building Code Board of Appeals:
Section 113.3.1 Board Membership: The Board of County Commissioners will appoint a three (3) person Board to stand as the Building Code Board of Appeals, as needed, with membership to be selected from but not limited to the following list of professionals in the various fields of expertise in the building industry:
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The City of Ketchum, Idaho Building Official;
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The City of Sun Valley, Idaho Building Official;
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The City of Hailey, Idaho Building Official;
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The Ketchum Rural Fire District Fire Chief or Assistant Chief;
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The Wood River Rural Fire District Fire Chief or Assistant Chief;
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General Contractor associated with the Building Contractors Association of the Wood River Valley;
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A licensed Idaho Architect; and,
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A licensed Idaho Engineer.
Section 113.4 Appeals To The Building Code Board Of Appeals:
A. Application for appeal: Any applicant for a permit, whose application has been rejected by the Building Official, or any person who has been ordered by the Building Official to modify, alter, remove or install any building code provisions as required by Blaine County Code may within ten (10) calendar days thereafter, appeal by filing notice in writing with the Building Official. The Building Official shall deliver such notice, to the Board of County Commissioners, at the next available date the Board of County Commissioners shall appoint the Building Code Board of Appeals and a date will be set for the appeal hearing. At the hearing the Building Code Board of Appeals may, by a majority vote, affirm, reverse or modify the action of the County. If the actions of the County are modified or reversed, a permit shall be issued in accordance with the determination of the Building Code Board of Appeals.
B. Appeal fee: Any person appealing a decision of the County shall include payment of an appeal fee in the amount of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00). In the event the appeal is granted, the appeal fee shall be returned to the appellant.
Section 113.5 Appeal procedure: The Building Code Board of Appeals may receive all evidence on appeal, in accordance with the following procedure:
A. The Building Official or designee shall present background information on the project in question, including relevant code sections and their interpretation. The Building Code Board of Appeals may ask questions during or after each presentation.
B. Applicant shall present any information or applicable code sections to support a reversal of the Building Official's decision. The applicant shall have up to twenty (20) minutes to present such evidence.
C. The Chair shall open the hearing to receive aggrieved parties testimony, if any. Each aggrieved party wishing to provide public testimony shall be given up to five (5) minutes to do so.
D. Following the close of aggrieved parties testimony, the Building Official or designee shall be allowed up to ten (10) minutes for response.
E. The Applicant then shall have up to ten (10) minutes for rebuttal and any final comments.
F. The Chairman of the Building Code Board of Appeals may allocate equivalent additional time to the applicant and the Building Official or his designee if the clarity of the issue at hand can be enhanced by receiving additional testimony.
G. Following the hearing, the Building Code Board of Appeals may: deliberate and render a decision, request more information before a decision is made, or take the matter under advisement and reconvene at a reasonable time not to exceed fifteen (15) calendar days to make their decision. Following a vote, a final written decision shall be prepared, approved, and a copy provided to the Applicant and any parties of record.
Section 113.6 Appeal to Board of County Commissioners: Any order, decision or ruling of the Building Code Board of Appeals may be appealed, by filing notice in writing to the Board of County Commissioners within fourteen (14) calendar days of such order, decision or ruling. Appeals to the Board of County Commissioners shall be in accordance with, section 9-32-4
of this Code.
I. Definitions:
Section 202 Agricultural Building: A structure designed and constructed to house farm implements, hay, grain, poultry, livestock, or other horticultural products. This structure shall not be a place of human habitation or a place of employment where agricultural products are processed, treated, or packaged, nor shall it be a place used by the public.
Section 202 Building Height: The vertical distance measured from the highest point of the roof directly to natural grade. Parapet walls required by code shall not be included in the measurement of height. This provision does not apply to accessory fixtures such as flag poles, lightning rods, weather vanes, antennas (not including satellite dishes), chimneys, air conditioners, or solar collectors. Buildings located in the floodplain shall be measured from the Intermediate Regional Flood elevation, where base flood elevations are available. (see also Title 9, Chapter 2)
Section 202 BuildSmart: 2012 International Energy Code (IECC) Amendments: These above-code energy amendments pertaining to residential construction, Chapter 4 of the 2012 IECC, are set out in Title 7, Chapter 6.
Section 202 Yurt: A yurt is a semi-permanent tent system built on a platform foundation incorporating structural elements to resist snow loads and wind loading which must be insulated as per the manufacturer's specifications. Yurts shall be permitted only as an accessory use (U-1) to an existing single family residence (R-3), accessory to a commercial lodging use or as part of another conditional use permit per Title 9 of Blaine County Code. Yurts shall not exceed 452 sq. feet excluding an entry vestibule of 30 sq. feet. No kitchen or plumbing is permitted. Minimum snow load design shall be site specific, shall be anchored to a foundation system to meet 90 mph wind speed, exposure B. Yurts shall be reviewed and approved on a case by case basis for location and Life Safety issues and for compliance with Title 9, Zoning Regulations of the Blaine County Code.
J. Vertical Openings:
Section 712.1.8 Masonry chimney: Approved vertical openings for masonry chimneys shall be permitted where the annular space is fire-blocked at each floor level in accordance with Section 718.2.5. All chimneys shall have approved spark arrestors installed at the point of termination.
Section 712.1.17 Factory-built solid fuel burning appliance chimney chase: If a factory-built solid fuel burning appliance is enclosed within a shaft or chase, it shall be protected on the interior (flue) side as required for one-hour fire-resistive construction. All factory-built chimneys shall have approved spark arrestors installed at the point of termination.
K. Seismic Dead Load Calculations:
Section 1605.3.1 Basic load combinations: Exception 2. Flat roof snow loads of 30 psf or less and roof live loads of 30 psf or less need not be combined with seismic loads. Where flat roof snow loads exceed 30 psf, 35% shall be combined with seismic loads. Stamped engineering design calculations may be requested by the Building Official. Refer to section P. of this code for site specific roof live snow loads.
L. Live Load Requirements for Balconies and Decks 30" or greater above grade:
Table 1607.1, Occupancy or Use Item 5, Exterior Balconies and Decks: Uniform Load (psf) shall be equal to the roof live snow load when exposed to snow loading or table 1607.1 whichever is greater.
M. Roof Live Snow Load Requirements:
Section 1608.2.1 Special roof loads. Roof live snow load requirements for all structures, including newly sited manufactured homes, in unincorporated areas of Blaine County are site specific and shall not be reduced without approval from the Building Official and shall be as follows:
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North Fork to Smiley Creek: 150 pounds roof live load per square foot
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North of Ketchum to North Fork: 125 pounds roof live load per square foot
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West of Ketchum to western end of platted Board's Lower Ranch: 110 pounds roof live load per square foot.
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West of western end of platted Lower Board Ranch: 125 pounds roof live load per square foot.
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East of Triumph: 125 pounds roof live load per square foot.
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North of Bellevue to south of Ketchum: 100 pounds roof live load per square foot.
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Picabo to south of Bellevue: 65 pounds roof live load per square foot.
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Carey Valley including south and East of Carey: 50 pounds roof live load per square foot.
Exception #1: A manufactured home or mobile home need not meet the roof snow load requirement if supplied with an approved, engineered Ramada roof which conforms to the required roof live snow load. New manufactured homes in an established mobile home park must meet minimum 80 pound per square foot roof live snow load. Used manufactured homes newly placed within an established mobile home park which do not meet the snow load requirement must present a signed and notarized lease agreement between the park owner and the tenant which provides for continuous snow removal from the roof structure.
N. Snow Hooks:
Section 1608.4 Snow hooks: Snow hooks are structural elements that are required on roof structures to protect pedestrians at all exit and similar areas and to protect glazed roof structures from snow and ice sliding from a roof overhead.
O. Foundations:
Section 1809.5 Frost protection. Except where otherwise protected from frost, foundations and other permanent supports of buildings and structures shall be protected from frost by one or more of the following methods:
1. Extending below the frost line of 32" below finished grade.
Exception: Plans stamped with a seal by an Idaho licensed engineer may differ from this provided all other Blaine County design specifications have been met.
2. Constructing in accordance with ASCE 32.
3. Erecting on solid rock.
Exception: Free-standing buildings meeting all of the following conditions shall not be required to be protected:
1. Assigned to Risk Category I.
2. Area of 600 square feet (56 m2) or less for light-frame construction or 400 square feet (37 m2) or less for other than light-frame construction.
3. Eave height of 10 feet (3048 mm) or less.
Shallow foundations shall not bear on frozen soil unless such frozen condition is of a permanent character.
02: International Residential Code, 2018 Edition with the following amendments.
A. Title:
Section R101.1 Title: These provisions shall be known as the Residential Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings of Blaine County, and shall be cited as such and will be referred to herein as "this code."
B. Required Permits: Required building permit applications shall be made on forms furnished by Blaine County and approval shall be in accordance with Sections 9-3-5
and 9-3-6
of Blaine County Code, Title 9 (Zoning Regulations); and in accordance with Section 105, Permits, of 2018 IRC, and as amended by the following additional Sections:
Section R105.1.1 Moved Structures: Permit applications for moved structures shall be specific to the proposed new location within unincorporated Blaine County. Moved structures shall meet the requirements set forth in the 2018 International Existing Building Code.
Section R105.1.2 Manufactured Homes: Permits are required for manufactured homes being placed both within and outside of mobile home parks in unincorporated Blaine County, pursuant to I.C. 44-2202 and this code.
Section R105.1.3 Demolition Permits: Permit applications for demolitions shall be specific to the location from which a structure is being deconstructed, moved, or destroyed. Demolition shall include moving a structure from one site to another and destruction/demolition of a structure for disposal. Permit applications shall include owner, address, property descriptions, phone number, description of the scope of the demolition and a timeframe. Written acknowledgement that the utility companies serving the property, the Blaine County Assessor's office and the jurisdiction's Building Official, if other than Blaine County, have been notified. Permits shall be valid for 90 days.
Section R105.1.4 Re-roofing Permits: Permit applications for re-roofs shall include identification of the existing structural roof system, e.g. roof rafters, size, spacing, and span, or truss system as constructed. Older, existing residential structures that have not been built to current County snow load standards shall be required to maintain, at the minimum, the existing structural integrity of the roof system. This exception to the snow load standards contained in this code shall be limited to one- and two-family dwellings and shall not apply to new residential construction or any commercial structures. Owners of pre-existing residential structures exempted from the snow load requirements under this provision shall be responsible for maintaining the roof, e.g. shoveling snow therefrom.
Section R105.1.5 Agricultural Building Setback Permits: Pursuant to Idaho Code 39-4116(5), agricultural buildings as defined in 7-1-3 (I), and located within the zoning districts set forth in 9-3-5(B) of this code, shall
qualify for an agricultural setback permit. To protect the public health, safety, and welfare, applications for setback permits shall include approval by the applicable fire district for, but not limited to, required fire protection, water supply, and access.
Section R105.1.6 Excavation or Grading: Natural grade shall be documented and preserved to establish overall building height prior to excavation. Natural grade shall be site specific and be expressed in feet above mean sea level. Excavation or grading for residential or commercial buildings shall constitute start of construction. Construction shall not commence prior to obtaining approvals from Blaine County Land Use and Building Services. Applicants shall provide architectural elevation and topo-graphic contours, state ownership, and site description. Approvals for excavating and grading shall be granted on forms provided by Blaine County.
C. Work exempt from permit:
Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit: Exemption from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of permits shall not be required for the following:
Building:
1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided that the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet (18.58 m2).
2. Fences not over 7 feet (2134 mm) high.
3. 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.
4. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18 927 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1.
5. Sidewalks and driveways.
6. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.
7. Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 48 inches (610 mm) deep.
8. Swings and other playground equipment.
9. Decks not exceeding 200 square feet (18.58 m2) in area, that are not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade at any point, are not attached to a dwelling and do not serve the exit door required by Section R311.4.
10. Flag Poles
D. Permit Expiration:
Section R105.5 Expiration: All issued Building Permits shall expire after 30 months from the date of payment of permit fees. Building permits may be extended one time for 6 months upon written request for extension to the Building Department. If the project is not completed within the above timeframe including the one-time 6 month extension (36 months total), the Building Permit shall expire. Expired Building Permits shall be renewed by paying 10% of the original permit fee line item only of the original Building Permit application. Renewed Building Permits shall be valid for the above stated timeline including the opportunity for an additional one time 6 month extension. Failure to renew a required Building Permit within 30 days of expiration may be considered abandonment, and the building official or director may record with the County Recorder a written notice of non-compliance. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced.
E. Submittal documents
R106.1 Submittal documents: Construction documents, special inspection and structural observation programs, and other data as required by Blaine County submittal checklists shall be submitted with each application for a permit. These plans and specifications shall be prepared, signed and sealed by an architect licensed by the State of Idaho under Section 54-309, Idaho Code, as amended.
For buildings or structures, not principally architectural, the design of which involves principally engineering considerations, the plans and specifications may be prepared, signed and sealed by a professional engineer licensed by the State of Idaho and qualified in the engineering specialty involved.
Exception: The building official is authorized to waive the submission of construction documents and other data not required to be prepared by a registered design professional if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that review of construction documents is not necessary to obtain compliance with this code.
F. Fees:
Section R108.5 Refunds: Refund requests shall be considered on a case by case basis by the Land Use and Building Services Director, with approval from the Board of County Commissioners, upon written request by the applicant stating their case. Refunds shall not exceed 80% of the total of Building Permit fees paid. All refundable deposits will be returned to the payee. Fire District and South Central Public Health District fees are excluded from any refund request to Blaine County. Those refund requests must be directed to their respective agencies accordingly. Refund requests must be received within 180 days from the Building Permit payment date.
Section R108.6 Work Commencing Before Permit Issuance: Any person who commences any work on a building including excavation or grading, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to a fee that shall be in addition to the required permit fees which shall be charged as an investigation fee. Investigation fees shall be charged on an hourly basis pursuant to the Blaine County Building Permit Fees Table adopted by resolution of the Board and specified as "Other Inspection and fees". Exception: Structural investigation to determine structural integrity as required by the design professional in charge.
Section R108.7 Fees, And Deposits: Pursuant to Idaho Code, 2018 IRC, and Blaine County Code, for buildings, structures and other improvements requiring a building or other permit under this chapter, fees and deposits shall be paid to Blaine County as specified herein. Fees shall be charged utilizing the Blaine County Building Permit Fees Table 1 as adopted by resolution of the Board. In addition, 65% of the building permit fee shall be paid as a plan check fee and 40% of the plan check fee shall be paid for the fire district plan check fee.
Section R108.7.1 Building Permits: For projects with valuations in excess of two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000.00) a partial payment of fifteen hundred dollars ($1,500.00) shall be made at the time the building permit application is submitted to Blaine County. Said partial payment shall be credited to the total amount of the building permit fee, but shall be subject to a 20% cancellation of the total amount of the building permit if the building permit is not obtained by the applicant within 180 days of permit approval.
Section R108.7.2 Moved Structures: Fees shall be based on 50% of the assessed value of the structure plus the value of on-site additions and remodels utilizing Building Permit Fee Table 1 as adopted by resolution of the Board.
Section R108.7.3 Manufactured Homes: Fees shall be based on the value of the on-site elements constructed, not the home itself.
Section R108.7.4 Demolition: Fee shall be $50.00 and shall be due at the time the application is submitted to Blaine County.
Section R108.7.5 Re-Roof: Fee shall be calculated using Blaine County Building Permit Fee Table 1. Valuation shall be based on scope of the work and materials.
Section R108.7.6 Agricultural Building Setback Permit: Fee shall be $25.00 and shall be due at the time the application is submitted to Blaine County.
Section R108.7.7 Refundable Deposit for Final Inspection: In addition to building permit fees above, a deposit shall be collected to ensure final inspection. Deposit for final inspections shall be a minimum of $1500 or 10% of the total of the permit fees whichever is greater and shall be made at the time of the building permit application is submitted. Deposit for final inspection shall be released to the depositor upon a successful final inspection and the issuance of Certificate of Occupancy or if the project is withdrawn.
Section R108.7.8 Cancellation Fee: Building permit applications that are withdrawn after approval by the County or that are not obtained within 180 days of approval by the County shall be subject to a cancellation fee of 20% of the total amount of the building permit fee including all plan check fees. If a partial payment of $1,500.00 has been paid pursuant to Section 108.7.1, said partial payment shall be credited toward the cancellation fee.
G. Required Inspections:
Section R109.1.7 Manufactured Homes: Inspections are required for manufactured homes placed in Blaine County, pursuant to I.C. 44-2202 and this Code.
H. Building Code Board of Appeals:
Section R112.3.1 Board Membership: The Board of County Commissioners will appoint a three (3) person Board to stand as the Building Code Board of Appeals, as needed, with membership to be selected from but not limited to the following list professionals in the various fields of expertise in the building industry:
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The City of Ketchum, Idaho Building Official;
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The City of Sun Valley, Idaho Building Official;
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The City of Hailey, Idaho Building Official;
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The Ketchum Rural Fire District Fire Chief or Assistant Chief;
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The Wood River Rural Fire District Fire Chief or Assistant Chief;
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General Contractor associated with the Building Contractors Association of the Wood River Valley;
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A licensed Idaho Architect; and,
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A licensed Idaho Engineer.
Section R113.5 Appeals To The Building Code Board Of Appeals:
A. Application for appeal: Any applicant for a permit, whose application has been rejected by the Building Official, or any person who has been ordered by the Building Official to modify, alter, remove or install any building code provisions as required by Blaine County Code may within ten (10) calendar days thereafter, appeal by filing notice in writing with the Building Official. The Building Official shall deliver such notice, to the Board of County Commissioners, at the next available date the Board of County Commissioners shall appoint the Building Code Board of Appeals and a date will be set for the appeal hearing. At the hearing the Building Code Board of Appeals may, by a majority vote, affirm, reverse or modify the action of the County. If the actions of the County are modified or reversed, a permit shall be issued in accordance with the determination of the Building Code Board of Appeals.
B. Appeal fee: Any person appealing a decision of the County shall include payment of an appeal fee in the amount of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00). In the event the appeal is granted, the appeal fee shall be returned to the appellant.
Section R113.6 Appeal procedure: The Building Code Board of Appeals may receive all evidence on appeal, in accordance with the following procedure:
A. The Building Official or designee shall present background information on the project in question, including relevant code sections and their interpretation. The Building Code Board of Appeals may ask questions during or after each presentation.
B. Applicant shall present any information or applicable code sections to support a reversal of the Building Official's decision. The applicant shall have up to twenty (20) minutes to present such evidence.
C. The Chair shall open the hearing to receive aggrieved parties testimony, if any. Each aggrieved party wishing to provide public testimony shall be given up to five (5) minutes to do so.
D. Following the close of aggrieved parties testimony, the Building Official or designee shall be allowed up to ten (10) minutes for response.
E. The Applicant then shall have up to ten (10) minutes for rebuttal and any final comments.
F. The Chairman of the Building Code Board of Appeals may allocate equivalent additional time to the applicant and the Building Official or his designee if the clarity of the issue at hand can be enhanced by receiving additional testimony.
G. Following the hearing, the Building Code Board of Appeals may: deliberate and render a decision, request more information before a decision is made, or take the matter under advisement and reconvene at a reasonable time not to exceed fifteen (15) calendar days to make their decision. Following a vote, a final written decision shall be prepared, approved, and a copy provided to the Applicant and any parties of record.
Section R113.7 Appeal to Board of County Commissioners: Any order, decision or ruling of the Building Code Board of Appeals may be appealed, by filing notice in writing to the Board of County Commissioners within fourteen (14) calendar days of such order, decision or ruling. Appeals to the Board of County Commissioners shall be in accordance with, section 9-32-4
of this Code.
I. Definitions:
Section 202 Agricultural Building: A structure designed and constructed to house farm implements, hay, grain, poultry, livestock, or other horticultural products. This structure shall not be a place of human habitation or a place of employment where agricultural products are processed, treated, or packaged, nor shall it be a place used by the public.
Section 202 Building Height: The vertical distance measured from the highest point of the roof directly to natural grade. Parapet walls required by code shall not be included in the measurement of height. This provision does not apply to accessory fixtures such as flag poles, lightning rods, weather vanes, antennas (not including satellite dishes), chimneys, air conditioners, or solar collectors. Buildings located in the floodplain shall be measured from the Intermediate Regional Flood elevation, where base flood elevations are available. (see also Title 9, Chapter 2)
Section 202 BuildSmart: 2012 International Energy Code (IECC) Amendments: These above-code energy amendments pertaining to residential construction Chapter 4 of the 2012 IECC, are set forth in Title 7, Chapter 6 of Blaine County Code.
Section 202 Yurt: A yurt is a semi-permanent tent system built on a platform foundation incorporating structural elements to resist snow loads and wind loading which must be insulated as per the manufacturer's specifications. Yurts shall be permitted only as an accessory use (U-1) to an existing single family residence (R-3), accessory to a commercial lodging use or as part of another conditional use permit per Title 9 of Blaine County Code. Yurts shall not exceed 452 sq. feet excluding an entry vestibule of 30 sq. feet. No kitchen or plumbing is permitted. Minimum snow load design shall be site specific, shall be anchored to a foundation system to meet 90 mph wind speed, exposure B. Yurts shall be reviewed and approved on a case by case basis for location and Life Safety issues related to Chapter 3, Section R314 Smoke Detectors, and R315 CO Detectors of the 2018 International Residential Code and for compliance with Title 9, Zoning Regulations of the Blaine County Code.
J. Table R301.2 (1) Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria
TABLE R301.2(1) CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA | ||||||
WIND DESIGN | ||||||
GROUND SNOW LOADO Site Specific Refer to 7-1-3,(0 1),M Section 1608.2.1 of this code | Speedd (mph) 90 MPH | Topographic Effectsk No | Special wind regionl No | Windbourne debris zonem No | SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORYF D or per IBC Chapter 16 | SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM |
Weatheriga Severe | ||||||
TABLE R301.2(1) CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA | ||||||
SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM | WINTER DESIGN TEMPe -20 | ICE BARRIER UNDERLAYMENT REQUIREDh Yes, 24" inside of warm side of exterior wall line | FLOOD HAZARDSg (a) 05/14/197 1 (b) 11/26/201 0 (c) 11/26/201 0 | AIR FREEZING INDEXi 2000 | MEAN ANNUAL TEMPi 40° F | |
Frost line depthb 32" | Termitec Slight to Moderate | |||||
MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIAn | |||
Elevation 4780'-9000' | Latitude 44°N | Winter Heating 70°F | Summer Cooling 75°F |
Cooling temperature difference 25°F | Wind velocity heating 15 mph | Wind velocity 7.5 mph | Coincident wet bulb 61 |
MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIAn | |||
Altitude correction factor 0.92 | Indoor design temperature 72°F | Design temperature cooling 75°F | Heating temperature difference 90°F |
Daily range H | Winter humidity 30% | Summer humidity 30% | |
K. Chimney clearances.
Section R1005.3.1, Factory-built solid fuel burning appliance chimney chase: If a factory-built solid fuel burning appliance is enclosed within a shaft or chase, it shall be protected on the interior (flue) side as required for one-hour fire-resistive construction. All factory-built chimneys shall have approved spark arrestors installed at the point of termination.
03: International Energy Conservation Code, 2018 Edition, commercial provisions, with the following amendments.
A. Title: Section C101.1 Title: This code shall be known as the International Energy Conservation Code of Blaine County, and shall be cited as such. It is referred to herein as "this code."
04: International Energy Conservation Code, 2012 Edition, residential provisions, with the following amendments.
A. Title: Section R101.1 Title: This code shall be known as the International Energy Conservation Code of Blaine County, and shall be cited as such. It is referred to herein as "this code."
B. Buildsmart:
Section R102.1.1.1 BuildSmart: 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) Amendments: These above-code amendments pertaining to residential construction, Chapter 4 of the 2012 IECC, are set forth in Title 7, Chapter 6 of this Code.
05: International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2018 Edition with the following amendments.
A. Title: Section 101.1 Title: These regulations shall be known as the Swimming Pool and Spa Code of Blaine County hereinafter referred as "this code".
06: International Existing Building Code, 2018 Edition with the following amendments.
A. Title: Section 101.1 Title: These regulations shall be known as the Existing Building Code of Blaine County, hereinafter referred to as "this code." (Ord. 2021-1, 1-5-2021)