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Boise, ID Code of Ordinances
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-63: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 3103.1, TEMPORARY STRUCTURES, GENERAL:
   3103.1 General. Temporary structures with uses for 180 calendar days or less in duration shall be regulated by the fire code official and the Planning Director of the Planning and Development Services Department. Those erected for a longer period of time shall comply with the applicable sections of this code.
(Ord. 44-17, 12-19-2017, eff. 1-1-2018; amd. Ord. 39-20, 12-1-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)
9-1A-64: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTIONS 3103.1.1 THROUGH 3103.4, DELETE SECTIONS ON TEMPORARY STRUCTURES:
3103.1.1 Through 3103.4. Delete sections 3103.1.1 through 3103.4.
(Ord. 44-17, 12-19-2017, eff. 1-1-2018; amd. Ord. 39-20, 12-1-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)
9-1A-65: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 3113.1, RELOCATABLE BUILDINGS, GENERAL:
   3113.1 General. The provisions of this Section shall apply to relocatable buildings. Relocatable buildings manufactured after the effective date of this code shall comply with the applicable provisions of this code; Title 39, Chapter 43, of Idaho Code; and IDAPA 24.39.31.
      Exception: This section shall not apply to manufactured housing used as dwellings.
(Ord. 39-20, 12-1-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)
9-1A-66: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, APPENDIX H SIGNS, SECTION H101.2, SIGNS EXEMPT FROM PERMITS:
Section H101.2 shall be repealed and replaced with the following:
   H101.2 Signs exempt from permits. The following signs are exempt from the requirements to obtain a building permit before erection:
      1.   The changing of the advertising copy on a painted or printed sign, theater marquees, and similar signs specifically designed for the use of replaceable copy.
      2.   Signs painted on buildings, fences, or walls shall be exempted from obtaining a building permit.
      3.   Permanent signs supported by the building or structure that are less than or equal to 32 square feet and project less than or equal to three (3) feet from the building or structure face.
      4.   Permanent pole or ground signs that are less than seven (7) feet to the top edge of the sign.
      5.   Temporary signs. Temporary signs must comply with the Boise Development Code.
      6.   Any sign less than four (4) square feet.
      7.   Signs erected by transportation authorities.
   These exemptions shall not be construed as relieving the owner of the sign from the responsibility of its erection and maintenance, and its compliance with the provisions of this code or any other law or ordinance regulating the same.
(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-67: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, APPENDIX H SIGNS, SECTION H102.1, DEFINITIONS:
The following definitions shall be amended as follows:
   DISPLAY SIGN. The area made available by the sign structure for the purpose of displaying the advertising message. Defined as "Sign Area" in the Boise Development Code.
   GROUND SIGN. A billboard or similar type of sign which is supported by one or more uprights, poles, or braces in or upon the ground other than a combination sign or pole sign, as defined by this code. Regulated as a "Poster Panel and Bulletin Panel Off-Premises Signs" in the Boise Development Code.
   POLE SIGN. A sign wholly supported by a sign structure in the ground. Defined as "Free Standing Sign" in 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-68: IBC BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, APPENDIX H SIGNS, SECTION H103.1, LOCATION RESTRICTIONS:
   H103.1 Location restrictions. Signs shall be erected, constructed or maintained so as to not obstruct any fire escape, any window, door or opening required or used as a means of egress which would prevent free passage from one part of a roof to any other part thereof. A sign shall not be attached in any form, shape, or manner to a fire escape, nor be placed in such manner as to interfere with any opening required for ventilation. All sign locations must comply with 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)

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