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INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE Section 103.3 is hereby repealed and replaced to read as follows:
103.3 Deputies. The code official, which may be either the chief plumbing inspector or the chief mechanical inspector, shall have the authority to designate deputy code officials, assistant inspectors/plans examiners, and code compliance officers as necessary. Such employees shall have such powers and authority as delegated by the Director and/or code official. The chief plumbing inspector, chief mechanical inspector, deputies, or assistant inspectors/plans examiners shall be knowledgeable in fuel gas installations and demonstrate knowledge of the provisions of this Chapter and rules. No deputy or inspector/plans examiner employed by the City of Boise shall be permitted to be engaged in or possess a financial interest in the business, trade, practice or work related to this Chapter, or sell any supplies connected to an HVAC, plumbing or fuel gas business, nor act as an agent, directly or indirectly, for any person, firm, co-partnership, association or corporation so engaged in HVAC, plumbing or fuel gas.
(Ord. 23-19, 6-11-2019; amd. Ord. 30-24, 11-12-2024)
INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE add Section 104.2.1 to read as follows:
104.2.1 Licensing Requirements. Any person or entity engaged in the business, trade, practice, or work involving fuel gas systems within the City of Boise shall hold a valid HVAC certificate of competency issued by the State of Idaho, Division of Building Safety or hold a valid certificate of competency as a journeyman plumber in the State of Idaho. No person or entity shall engage in work beyond that specifically authorized by said license. The code official, deputies, or assistant inspectors shall have the authority to request verification of any license required under this Chapter.
Exception: A license shall not be required if the work has been exempted by Idaho State Code including for work performed in a single-family residence or duplex, including accessory buildings, when the installations are performed by the owner or purchaser under contract. Unless specifically exempted, any person performing work under this subsection shall comply with the minimum requirements of all application state statutes, rules and, local adopted codes and ordinances in addition to the requirements of this Chapter.
(Ord. 23-19, 6-11-2019)
INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE Section 106.3 is hereby repealed and replaced to read as follows:
106.3. Application for Permit. To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application on a form furnished by the Building Division for that purpose. Permits for fuel gas may be applied for and issued under either a mechanical permit or under a plumbing permit, depending on scope of work. Such application shall:
1. Identify and describe the work to be performed under the requested permit.
2. Describe the premises where the proposed work is to be done by parcel number, street address, or similar description that readily identifies and with sufficient specificity to locate the proposed building or work.
3. State the use or occupancy for which the proposed work is intended.
4. Be accompanied by construction documents and other information as required by Section 106.3.1. The City may require such plans be stamped and signed by an engineer licensed by the State of Idaho.
5. State the valuation of the proposed work.
6. Contain the signature of the applicant or the authorized agent of the applicant.
7. Provide such other data and information as required by the code official.
(Ord. 23-19, 6-11-2019)
INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE Section 106.3.1 is hereby repealed and replaced to read as follows:
106.3.1 Construction Documents. Any person legally entitled to apply for and receive a permit shall make such application on forms provided for that purpose. A description of the proposed work shall be provided in accordance with Boise City Code. The City may require plans, specifications or drawings and such other information as deemed necessary by the code official or as required by Boise City submittal checklists. Construction documents shall be drawn to scale and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature, and extent of the proposed work and shall show in detail that the work conforms to the provisions of this Chapter. Construction documents for buildings more than two stories in height shall clearly show where penetrations will be made for mechanical systems and the materials and methods for complying with all required structural safety, fire resistance rating, and fire blocking. The City may require such plans to be stamped and signed by an engineer licensed by the State of Idaho. Engineers that stamp mechanical drawings for review by the City must have a valid and registered stamp that complies with the most current provisions of Idaho State Statute, Title 54 Chapter 12 (Engineers and Surveyors). The requirement for engineered drawings shall be in compliance with Boise City submittal checklists for the type of construction proposed or as deemed necessary by the code official. If the City determines that the plans, fees, specifications, drawings, description and information furnished by the applicant are in compliance with this Chapter, then a permit may be issued.
Exception: The code official shall have the authority to waive the submission of construction documents, calculations, or other data if the nature of the proposed work is such that the reviewing of construction documents is not necessary to determine that the proposed work is in compliance with this Chapter.
(Ord. 23-19, 6-11-2019)
INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE Section 106.5.3 is hereby repealed and replaced to read as follows:
106.5.3 Expiration. Every permit issued under the provisions of this Chapter shall expire and become null and void if the work authorized is not commenced within 180 calendar days from the date of issuance of the permit, or if the work authorized by the permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced with and no inspection has occurred within 180 calendar days from the date of issuance of the permit, or if the work authorized by the permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 180 calendar days from the date of the last required inspection.
Before any work recommences after expiration, a new permit shall be obtained with a fee of one-half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided that no changes have been made or will be made to the original construction documents for the work, and provided further that the suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year.
(Ord. 23-19, 6-11-2019)
INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE Section 106.5.4 is hereby repealed and replaced to read as follows:
106.5.4 Extensions. Any holder of an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of time within which work may commence under that permit, when the permittee is unable to commence work within the time required by this Chapter. The code official may extend the time to request an extension for a period not exceeding 180 calendar days on written request by the permittee demonstrating a good faith effort to complete the project has been made and that reasons beyond the control of the permittee have resulted in delay. Under no condition shall a permit be extended more than three times, for a total maximum of three 180 day extensions. Each 180-day extension must be approved individually by the code official.
(Ord. 23-19, 6-11-2019)
INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE add Section 106.5.9 to read as follows:
106.5.9 Permit transfer. A permit may be transferred to another party if that party provides written authorization signed by the original permit holder expressly consenting to the transfer of the permit along with all agreements and conditions incorporated into the original permit. A permit may also be transferred to the property owner or property owner's designated agent in cases where the property owner has terminated their legal or professional relationship with their contractor or owner's designated agent. An administrative fee for the transfer of the permit will be assessed for the work performed by City staff.
(Ord. 23-19, 6-11-2019)
INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE Section 106.6.2 is hereby repealed and replaced to read as follows:
106.6.2 Fee Schedule, Permit Fees. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of the adopted Boise City Mechanical Code and Fuel Gas Code Fee Schedule or Boise City Plumbing Code Fee Schedule, whichever may be applicable, which will be kept on file at the Planning and Development Services permit counter, Boise City Clerk's office, or on the Planning and Development Services website. All plumbing, mechanical, and fuel gas fees shall be reviewed by the Plumbing, Mechanical and Fuel Gas Board prior to adoption by the Boise City Council.
(Ord. 23-19, 6-11-2019)
INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE Section 106.6.3 is hereby repealed and replaced to read as follows:
106.6.3 Fee refunds. The code official may authorize the refunding of fees as follows:
1. The code official shall not authorize the refund of any fee, except upon written request by the original permittee made not later than 180 days after payment.
2. The full amount of any fee paid under this Chapter which was erroneously paid or collected.
3. A refund of the entire permit fee when the proposed work never commenced under a permit issued in accordance with this code. An administrative fee may be charged, at the discretion of the code official, where complex or an inordinate amount of time is spent processing the refund.
4. A refund of the entire plan review fee when the review never commenced.
5. Third-party processing fees shall not be refunded.
(Ord. 23-19, 6-11-2019)
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