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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-25: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 107.3.3.1, EARLY START APPROVALS:
   107.3.3.1 Early start approvals. The building official may issue an early start permit for construction within an existing building before construction documents for the entire structure have been reviewed for compliance with this code. The building official may only issue an early start permit for projects where the work being performed in existing buildings and involving nonstructural interior framing for retail, office, or warehouse uses for the storage of non-hazardous materials. The building official may issue an early start permit for other occupancies and uses when he/she deems such work to be appropriate and necessary to maintain building safety requirements while expediting construction schedules.
   An early start permit authorizes the permit holder to proceed with construction within a limited scope of work as defined by the building official or his/her designee. The early start permit shall be issued in addition to the building permit which authorizes the whole remodel, alteration, or repair. Fees shall be collected for this permit based on the hourly plan review fee found within the provisions of the Boise City Building Code Fee Schedule as adopted by the City Council and pursuant to policies set by the Planning and Development Services Department.
(Ord. 44-17, 12-19-2017, eff. 1-1-2018; amd. Ord. 39-20, 12-1-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)
9-1A-26: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 108, TEMPORARY STRUCTURES AND TEMPORARY USES IN STRUCTURES INCLUDING SECTIONS 108.1 THROUGH 108.6:
Repeal section 108 in its entirety and replace with the following:
   108.1 Uses in temporary structures. Temporary structures with uses for 180 calendar days or less shall be regulated by the fire code official and the Planning Director or his/her designee.
   108.2 Temporary uses in permanent structures. The building official is authorized to issue a temporary use permit for temporary uses in permanent structures when the duration of the use will extend beyond 30 calendar days but is less than or equal to 180 calendar days. Permanent structures having temporary uses of 30 calendar days or less shall be subject to approval and permit by the fire code official.
   108.3 Regulation of permanent and temporary structures with overnight sleeping areas utilized for less than 180 calendar days. The building official is authorized, in conjunction with the fire code official, to issue permits for uses in temporary and permanent structures with overnight sleeping areas when such uses have a limited duration of 180 calendar days or less. The building official is authorized to grant permit extensions for good cause. A temporary use permit shall not be issued when the building code official determines that the potential hazards of the use cannot be mitigated.
   108.4 Conformance. Temporary structures and uses shall conform to the structural strength, fire, safety, means of egress, accessibility, light ventilation, and sanitary requirements of this code as necessary to ensure public health, safety, and general welfare. The building official is authorized to approve alternative temporary methods of achieving minimum code compliance when evaluating temporary uses in temporary and permanent structures.
   108.5 Temporary power. The building official is authorized to give permission to temporarily supply and use power in part of an electric installation before such installation has been fully completed and the final certificate of completion has been issued. The part covered by the temporary certificate shall comply with the requirements specified for temporary lighting, heat, or power in the electrical code as adopted by the city of Boise City.
   108.6 Termination of approval. The building official is authorized to terminate such permit for a temporary structure or use and to order the temporary structure or use to be discontinued.
(Ord. 44-17, 12-19-2017, eff. 1-1-2018; amd. Ord. 39-20, 12-1-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)
9-1A-27: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 109.2, SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES:
   109.2 Schedule of permit fees. Building permit fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of the Boise City Building Code Fee Schedule as adopted by the City Council, 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 building permit fees shall be reviewed by the Building Code Board prior to adoption by City Council.
(Ord. 44-17, 12-19-2017, eff. 1-1-2018; amd. 2019 Code; Ord. 39-20, 12-1-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)
9-1A-28: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 109.4, WORK COMMENCING BEFORE PERMIT ISSUANCE:
   109.4 Work commencing before permit issuance. Any person who commences any work on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing system before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to a special investigation before a permit may be issued for such work.
   A special investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The special investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee required by this code. The minimum special investigation fee shall be the same as the minimum fee set forth in accordance with the provisions of the Boise City Building Code Fee Schedule as adopted by the City Council. The payment of such special investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.
(Ord. 44-17, 12-19-2017, eff. 1-1-2018; amd. Ord. 39-20, 12-1-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)
9-1A-29: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 109.5.1, BONDS:
   109.5.1 Bonds. The building official may require bonds in such forms and amounts as deemed necessary to ensure the mitigation of hazardous conditions resulting from abandoned excavation occurring in conjunction with the construction of large new structures, beneath large structures, or on projects having unique site conditions. The building official shall cash the bond and the proceeds from the posted bond shall be used to correct or eliminate hazardous conditions on the site when the permit applicant fails to complete work in accordance with approved plans, specifications, and permits.
   In lieu of a surety bond, the building official may allow the applicant to post a cash bond or instrument of credit with the building official in an amount equal to that which would be required in the surety bond. The bond shall ensure that sufficient funds are available to repay the city of Boise City for any expenditure incurred by the City for the protection or removal of property, both real and personal. The bond shall further ensure the property is in a proper and safe condition, that all combustible and non-combustible materials are removed, and that any remaining excavation is filled.
(Ord. 44-17, 12-19-2017, eff. 1-1-2018; amd. Ord. 39-20, 12-1-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)
9-1A-30: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 109.6, FEE REFUNDS:
   109.6 Fee Refunds. The building official shall not authorize the refund of any fee, except upon written request by the original permittee or owner's representative made not later than 180 calendar days after payment.
   The building official may authorize a refund of any fee paid which was erroneously paid or collected.
   The building official may authorize a refund of 100 percent of the permit fee less any administrative fees, paid when no work has commenced under a permit issued in accordance with this code.
   The building official may authorize a refund of not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing is done.
   Third-party processing fees shall not be refunded.
(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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