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CITY CODE of BOISE CITY, IDAHO
ORDINANCES PENDING REVIEW FOR CODIFICATION
ADOPTING ORDINANCE
TITLE 1 ADMINISTRATION
TITLE 2 BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, COMMITTEES
TITLE 3 LICENSES AND PERMITS
TITLE 4 HEALTH AND SANITATION
TITLE 5 PUBLIC SAFETY
TITLE 6 MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
TITLE 7 PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY
TITLE 8 AIRPORT
TITLE 9 BUILDING CODES AND REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 1 BUILDING CODE
ARTICLE A. BUILDING CODE
9-1A-1: PURPOSE:
9-1A-2: CODE ADOPTED:
9-1A-3: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 101.1, TITLE:
9-1A-4: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 101.4.3, APPLICABLE PLUMBING CODE:
9-1A-5: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 101.4.4, PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE DELETED:
9-1A-6: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 101.4.8, ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODE:
9-1A-7: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 101.4.9, APPLICABLE ELECTRICAL CODE:
9-1A-8: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 102.6, EXISTING STRUCTURES:
9-1A-9: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 102.6.2, BUILDINGS PREVIOUSLY OCCUPIED:
9-1A-10: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 103, DIVISION OF BUILDING SAFETY:
9-1A-11: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 104.10.1, FLOOD HAZARD AREAS:
9-1A-12: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 105.1.1, ANNUAL PERMIT:
9-1A-13: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 105.1.3, FACILITY PERMITTING:
9-1A-14: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 105.2, WORK EXEMPT FROM PERMIT:
9-1A-15: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 105.2, DELETING SUBSECTIONS ON ELECTRICAL, GAS, MECHANICAL, AND PLUMBING:
9-1A-16: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 105.2.1, EMERGENCY REPAIRS:
9-1A-17: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 105.2.1.1, REPAIRS:
9-1A-18: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 105.3, APPLICATION FOR PERMIT:
9-1A-19: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 105.3.2, TIME LIMITATION OF APPLICATION:
9-1A-20: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 105.5, EXPIRATION:
9-1A-21: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 105.8, PERMIT TRANSFER:
9-1A-22: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 107.1 AND THE EXCEPTIONS, SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS:
9-1A-23: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 107.2.1.1, FOOD-PRODUCTS PREPARATION OR SALES:
9-1A-24: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 107.2.6.1, DESIGN FLOOD ELEVATIONS:
9-1A-25: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 107.3.3.1, EARLY START APPROVALS:
9-1A-26: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 108, TEMPORARY STRUCTURES AND TEMPORARY USES IN STRUCTURES INCLUDING SECTIONS 108.1 THROUGH 108.6:
9-1A-27: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 109.2, SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES:
9-1A-28: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 109.4, WORK COMMENCING BEFORE PERMIT ISSUANCE:
9-1A-29: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 109.5.1, BONDS:
9-1A-30: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 109.6, FEE REFUNDS:
9-1A-31: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 110.3.3, LOWEST FLOOR ELEVATION:
9-1A-32: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 110.6, APPROVAL REQUIRED:
9-1A-33: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 111.1, CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY, EXCEPTION DELETED:
9-1A-34: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 111.1.1, COMMERCIAL OCCUPANCY EVALUATION REQUEST:
9-1A-35: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 111.2.1, CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION:
9-1A-36: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 111.3, TEMPORARY OCCUPANCY:
9-1A-37: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 112.1, CONNECTION OF SERVICE UTILITIES:
9-1A-38: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 112.4, AUTHORITY TO DISCONNECT UTILITIES FOR OCCUPANCY VIOLATIONS:
9-1A-39: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 113.1, BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS, ADD SECTION 113.4, APPEALS TO THE BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADD SECTION 113.5, APPEAL PROCEDURE:
9-1A-40: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 114.4, CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND NONCOMPLIANCE:
9-1A-41: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 116, UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT, SECTION 116.1, CONDITIONS:
9-1A-42: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTIONS 116.2 THROUGH 116.5, DELETE SECTIONS ON UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT:
9-1A-43: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 117, UPGRADE AGREEMENTS:
9-1A-44: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 202, DEFINITION OF TOWNHOUSE:
9-1A-45: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 305.2.3, TWELVE OR FEWER CHILDREN IN A DWELLING UNIT:
9-1A-46: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 308.2.4, FIVE OR FEWER PERSONS RECEIVING CUSTODIAL CARE:
9-1A-47: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 308.3.2, FIVE OR FEWER PERSONS RECEIVING MEDICAL CARE:
9-1A-48: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 308.5.4, PERSONS RECEIVING CARE IN A DWELLING UNIT:
9-1A-49: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 310.4, RESIDENTIAL GROUP R-3:
9-1A-50: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 310.4.1, CARE FACILITIES WITHIN A DWELLING:
9-1A-51: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, AND SECTION 602.1.2, ALTERNATIVE PROVISIONS:
9-1A-52: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 1503.1, GENERAL ROOF COVERING:
9-1A-53: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 1605.2, LOAD COMBINATIONS USING STRENGTH DESIGN OR LOAD AND RESISTANCE FACTOR DESIGN, ADD EXCEPTION 3:
9-1A-54: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 1605.3.1, BASIC LOAD COMBINATIONS, ADD EXCEPTION 6:
9-1A-55: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 1608.1, SNOW LOADS:
9-1A-56: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 1608.2, GROUND SNOW LOADS:
9-1A-57: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 1612.3, ESTABLISHMENT OF FLOOD HAZARD AREAS:
9-1A-58: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 1804.6, COMPACTED FILL MATERIAL:
9-1A-59: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 1805.1.2.1, FLOOD HAZARD AREAS:
9-1A-60: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 1809.5, FROST PROTECTION:
9-1A-61: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, TABLE 2902.1, FOOTNOTE E:
9-1A-62: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, TABLE 2902.1, FOOTNOTE F:
9-1A-63: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 3103.1, TEMPORARY STRUCTURES, GENERAL:
9-1A-64: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTIONS 3103.1.1 THROUGH 3103.4, DELETE SECTIONS ON TEMPORARY STRUCTURES:
9-1A-65: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 3113.1, RELOCATABLE BUILDINGS, GENERAL:
9-1A-66: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, APPENDIX H SIGNS, SECTION H101.2, SIGNS EXEMPT FROM PERMITS:
9-1A-67: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, APPENDIX H SIGNS, SECTION H102.1, DEFINITIONS:
9-1A-68: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, APPENDIX H SIGNS, SECTION H103.1, LOCATION RESTRICTIONS:
9-1A-69: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, APPENDIX H SIGNS, SECTION H104, IDENTIFICATION IS DELETED IN ITS ENTIRETY:
9-1A-70: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, APPENDIX H SIGNS, SECTION H105.1, GENERAL REQUIREMENTS, ADD EXCEPTION:
9-1A-71: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, APPENDIX H SIGNS, SECTION H105.2, PERMITS, DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS:
9-1A-72: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, APPENDIX H SIGNS, ADD SECTION H105.2.1, ENGINEERING:
9-1A-73: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, APPENDIX H SIGNS, SECTION H106.1, ILLUMINATION, AND ADD EXCEPTION:
9-1A-74: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, APPENDIX H SIGNS, SECTION H106.2, ELECTRICAL SERVICE, AND ADD EXCEPTION:
9-1A-75: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, APPENDIX H SIGNS, SECTION H107.1.2, ELECTRIC SIGN FACES IS DELETED:
9-1A-76: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, APPENDIX H SIGNS, SECTION H107.1.3, AREA LIMITATION IS DELETED:
9-1A-77: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, APPENDIX H SIGNS, SECTION H109.1, HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS:
9-1A-78: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, APPENDIX H SIGNS, SECTION H109.3, WOOD ANCHORS AND SUPPORTS:
9-1A-79: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, APPENDIX H SIGNS, SECTION H112.4, HEIGHT LIMITATION IS DELETED:
9-1A-80: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, APPENDIX H SIGNS, SECTION H113.4, HEIGHT LIMITATION IS DELETED:
9-1A-81: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, APPENDIX H SIGNS, SECTION H114, PORTABLE SIGNS IS DELETED IN ITS ENTIRETY INCLUDING TABLE 4-A AND TABLE 4-B:
9-1A-82: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, APPENDIX J GRADING, SECTION J101.1, SCOPE:
9-1A-83: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, APPENDIX J GRADING, SECTION J101.2, FLOOD HAZARD AREAS:
9-1A-84: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, APPENDIX J GRADING, ADD SECTION J101.3, HAZARDS:
9-1A-85: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, APPENDIX J GRADING, SECTION J103.2, EXEMPTIONS:
9-1A-86: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, APPENDIX J GRADING, ADD SECTION J103.3, FEES:
9-1A-87: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, APPENDIX J GRADING, ADD SECTION J103.3.1, GRADING PLAN REVIEW FEES:
9-1A-88: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, APPENDIX J GRADING, ADD SECTION J103.3.2, GRADING PERMIT FEES:
9-1A-89: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, APPENDIX J GRADING, ADD SECTION J103.4, BONDS:
9-1A-90: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, APPENDIX J GRADING, SECTION J105.1, GENERAL:
9-1A-91: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, APPENDIX J GRADING, ADD SECTION J105.1.1, REGISTERED DESIGN PROFESSIONAL:
9-1A-92: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, APPENDIX J GRADING, ADD SECTION J105.1.2, PERMITTEE:
9-1A-93: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, APPENDIX J GRADING, ADD SECTION J105.1.3, BUILDING OFFICIAL:
9-1A-94: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, APPENDIX J GRADING, ADD SECTION J105.1.4, NOTIFICATION OF NONCOMPLIANCE:
9-1A-95: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, APPENDIX J GRADING, ADD SECTION J105.1.5, TRANSFER OF RESPONSIBILITY:
9-1A-96: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, APPENDIX J GRADING, SECTION J105.2, SPECIAL INSPECTIONS:
9-1A-97: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, APPENDIX J GRADING, ADD SECTION J105.3, FINAL REPORTS:
9-1A-98: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, APPENDIX J GRADING, ADD SECTION J105.3.1, NOTIFICATION OF COMPLETION:
9-1A-99: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, APPENDIX J GRADING, SECTION J107.5, COMPACTION:
9-1A-100: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, APPENDIX J GRADING, SECTION J109.1, GENERAL:
9-1A-101: FIRE SPRINKLER AND ALTERNATIVE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM PERMITS, PLAN REVIEW, INSPECTIONS, AND FEES:
9-1A-102: FIRE ALARM SYSTEM PERMITS, PLAN REVIEW, INSPECTIONS, AND FEES:
ARTICLE B. ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE
CHAPTER 2 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
CHAPTER 3 SPECIAL DESIGN STANDARDS FOR TYPE V CONSTRUCTION
CHAPTER 4 PLUMBING CODE
CHAPTER 5 ELECTRICAL CODE
CHAPTER 6 UNIFORM HOUSING CODE
CHAPTER 7 MECHANICAL, FUEL GAS AND RESIDENTIAL CODES1
CHAPTER 7A MECHANICAL CODE
CHAPTER 7B FUEL GAS CODE
CHAPTER 8 SOLID FUEL HEATING APPLIANCES
CHAPTER 9 ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
CHAPTER 10 EXISTING BUILDING CODE
CHAPTER 11 DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODE
CHAPTER 12 MOVING, DECONSTRUCTION, OR DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS
CHAPTER 13 GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE
CHAPTER 14 CONSTRUCTION SITE EROSION CONTROL
TITLE 10 PUBLIC UTILITIES
TITLE 11 DEVELOPMENT CODE
PARALLEL REFERENCES
9-1A-5: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 101.4.4, PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE DELETED:
101.4.4 Property Maintenance Code. Deleted.
(Ord. 44-17, 12-19-2017, eff. 1-1-2018; amd. Ord. 39-20, 12-1-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)
9-1A-6: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 101.4.8, ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODE:
   101.4.8 Abatement. The provisions of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code as adopted and amended by the city of Boise City and known as the Dangerous Buildings Code of Boise City shall provide a just, equitable, and practicable method to abate buildings or structures that may endanger the life, limb, health, morals, property, safety, or welfare of the general public or occupants.
(Ord. 44-17, 12-19-2017, eff. 1-1-2018; amd. Ord. 39-20, 12-1-2020; eff. 1-1-2021)
9-1A-7: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 101.4.9, APPLICABLE ELECTRICAL CODE:
   101.4.9 Electrical. The provisions of the electrical code as adopted and amended by the city of Boise City shall apply to the installation of electrical systems, including alteration, repair, replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings, and appurtenances thereto.
(Ord. 44-17, 12-19-2017, eff. 1-1-2018; amd. Ord. 39-20, 12-1-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)
9-1A-8: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 102.6, EXISTING STRUCTURES:
   102.6 Existing Structures. The legal occupancy of any structure existing on the date of adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change, except as specifically required by this code, the International Existing Building Code, the International Fire Code, the Dangerous Buildings Code of Boise City, or as may be deemed necessary by the building official in order to protect the general safety and welfare of the general public or occupants.
(Ord. 44-17, 12-19-2017, eff. 1-1-2018; amd. Ord. 39-20, 12-1-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)
9-1A-9: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 102.6.2, BUILDINGS PREVIOUSLY OCCUPIED:
   102.6.2 Buildings previously occupied. The legal occupancy of any building existing on the date of adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change, except as specifically required by this code, the International Existing Building Code, the International Fire Code, the Dangerous Buildings Code of Boise City, or as may be deemed necessary by the building official in order to protect the general safety and welfare of the general public or occupants.
(Ord. 44-17, 12-19-2017, eff. 1-1-2018; amd. Ord. 39-20, 12-1-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)
9-1A-10: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 103, DIVISION OF BUILDING SAFETY:
Repeal section 103 in its entirety and replace with the following:
   SECTION 103
   DIVISION OF BUILDING SAFETY
   103.1 Creation of Enforcement Agency. The Division of Building Safety is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the Planning and Development Services Director.
   103.2 Director. The Planning and Development Services Director shall be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the Boise City Council.
   103.3 Agents. The Planning and Development Services Director may designate authorized agents for the purpose of administering this code and this Chapter.
   103.4 Designations. The Planning and Development Services Director may designate technical officers, assistant building officials, inspection and plan review supervisors, plan examiners, inspectors, other employees within the Building Division, and code compliance officers. Such employees shall have such powers and authority as delegated by the Director.
   103.5 Division Manager, Building Official. The Planning and Development Services Director may appoint a Division Manager to head the Building Division, which shall be also known as the building official. The assistant building officials, inspection and plan review supervisors, inspectors, plan examiners, and other employees located in the Building Division shall report to the building official.
   103.6 Building Damage Assessment and Reconstruction Plan. The Planning and Development Services Director may appoint technical officers, plans examiners, inspectors, individuals, and other representatives from supporting jurisdictions to implement a building damage assessment and reconstruction plan in the event of calamitous events either natural or man-made. Such employees shall have such powers as delegated by the Director and protections as afforded by Section 104.8.
(Ord. 44-17, 12-19-2017, eff. 1-1-2018; amd. Ord. 39-20, 12-1-2020, eff. 1-1-2021; Ord. 2-25, 2-4-2025)
9-1A-11: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 104.10.1, FLOOD HAZARD AREAS:
Repeal section 104.10.1 in its entirety and replace with the following:
   104.10.1 Flood hazard areas. The Floodplain Administrator shall not grant modifications to any provision required by section 1612.3 unless that modification conforms to the Variances and Appeals section in the Flood Hazard regulations of the Boise Development Code.
(Ord. 44-17, 12-19-2017, eff. 1-1-2018; amd. Ord. 39-20, 12-1-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)
9-1A-12: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 105.1.1, ANNUAL PERMIT:
   105.1.1 Annual permit. In lieu of an individual building permit to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, or change the occupancy of a building or structure (facility) that has previously received a Certificate of Occupancy, or for alterations to an already approved electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing installation, the building official is, upon application, authorized to issue an annual permit to any person, firm, or corporation regularly employing one or more qualified tradeperson(s) in the building, structure, or on the premises owned or operated by the applicant.
(Ord. 44-17, 12-19-2017, eff. 1-1-2018; amd. Ord. 39-20, 12-1-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)
9-1A-13: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 105.1.3, FACILITY PERMITTING:
   105.1.3 Facility Permitting. Building owners shall be eligible to enroll facilities and buildings in the Facility Permitting Program (FPP) of the Planning and Development Services Department upon approval of the building official and/or their designee. Building permits and other trade permit applications related to projects being reviewed and inspected under this program shall be submitted to the Planning and Development Services Department in the customary manner.
   The building official or designee shall complete a preliminary review of the construction drawings that have been submitted as part of the permit application and/or inspect the future job site prior to commencement of work on the project. A limited amount of work prior to the issuance of the building permit may be authorized at the discretion of the building official or designee. Failure to stay within the limited scope of work authorized by the building official or designee may result in the issuance of a stop work order and assessment of a special investigation fee equivalent to two times the actual plan review and permit fees.
(Ord. 44-17, 12-19-2017, eff. 1-1-2018; amd. Ord. 39-20, 12-1-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)

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