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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
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
9-13-1: PURPOSE:
9-13-2: CODE ADOPTED:
9-13-3: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 101.1, TITLE:
9-13-4: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 101.2 (2.3), GENERAL:
9-13-5: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 101.3, SCOPE:
9-13-6: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 101.3.1 (2.2), APPLICABILITY:
9-13-7: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 101.4.1 (4.1 AND 4.2), COMPLIANCE:
9-13-8: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 101.4.1.1, JURISDICTIONAL OPTIONS:
9-13-9: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, ADD TABLE 101.4.1.1, REQUIREMENTS DETERMINED BY THE JURISDICTION:
9-13-10: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 101.4.4 (4.1.3), INFORMATIVE APPENDICES:
9-13-11: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 102.4, REFERENCED CODES AND STANDARDS:
9-13-12: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 102.6, EXISTING STRUCTURES:
9-13-13: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 103.1, GENERAL:
9-13-14: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT ADD SECTION 103.5, STOP WORK ORDER:
9-13-15: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 104.1, INFORMATION ON CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS:
9-13-16: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT SECTION 105.6, APPROVED PROGRAMS:
9-13-17: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 108, BOARD OF APPEALS, AND 108.1, GENERAL:
9-13-18: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, DELETE SECTION 108.2, LIMITATIONS ON AUTHORITY:
9-13-19: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, DELETE SECTION 108.3, QUALIFICATIONS:
9-13-20: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT ADD SECTIONS 110, VIOLATIONS, AND 110.1, GENERAL:
9-13-21: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT ADD SECTIONS 111, INCENTIVES, AND 111.1, GENERAL:
9-13-22: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT ADD SECTIONS 112, CITY BUILDINGS, AND 112.1, GENERAL:
9-13-23: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 301.1 (3.1), DEFINITIONS, ABBREVIATIONS, AND ACRONYMS, GENERAL:
9-13-24: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, ADD EXCEPTION TO SECTION 501.3.1.1 (5.3.1.1), ALLOWABLE SITES:
9-13-25: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 501.3.1.2 (5.3.1.2), PROHIBITED DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY:
9-13-26: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 501.3.2 (5.3.2), STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN AND PREDESIGN SITE INVENTORY AND ASSESSMENT:
9-13-27: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 501.3.3.2 (5.3.3.2), GREENFIELD SITES:
9-13-28: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 501.3.4 (5.3.4), STORMWATER MANAGEMENT:
9-13-29: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, DELETE SECTION 501.3.4.1 (5.3.4.1), PROJECTS ON GREENFIELDS:
9-13-30: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, DELETE SECTION 501.3.4.2 (5.3.4.2), PROJECTS ON GREYFIELDS:
9-13-31: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, DELETE SECTION 501.3.4.3 (5.3.4.3), DISCHARGE RATE:
9-13-32: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, DELETE SECTION 501.3.4.4 (5.3.4.4), ADJOINING LOTS:
9-13-33: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, DELETE SECTION 501.3.4.5 (5.3.4.5), DISCHARGES FROM CONTAMINATED SOILS:
9-13-34: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, DELETE SECTION 501.3.4.6 (5.3.4.6), COAL TAR SEALANTS:
9-13-35: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 501.3.5.1 (5.3.5.1), SITE HARDSCAPE, EXCEPTION:
9-13-36: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 501.3.8.1 (5.3.8.1), BUILDING SITE WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN:
9-13-37: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 601.1.1, ALTERNATE ON-SITE SOURCES OF WATER:
9-13-38: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 601.1.2, RECLAIMED WATER:
9-13-39: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 601.3.1.1 (6.3.1.1), LANDSCAPE DESIGN:
9-13-40: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 601.3.1.2 (6.3.1.2), IRRIGATION (OPTIONAL):
9-13-41: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 601.3.5.3 (6.3.5.3), WASTE CONNECTIONS:
9-13-42: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 601.3.6 (6.3.6), REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS:
9-13-43: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 601.3.7 (6.3.7), ON-SITE RECLAIMED WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS:
9-13-44: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 701.3.4 (7.3.4), AUTOMATED DEMAND RESPONSE (OPTIONAL):
9-13-45: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 701.4.1.1 (7.4.1.1), ON-SITE RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS (OPTIONAL):
9-13-46: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 701.4.3.3 (7.4.3.3), DUCT LEAKAGE TESTS:
9-13-47: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, DELETE SECTION 701.4.3.10.5 (7.4.3.10.5), AUTOMATIC CONTROL:
9-13-48: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, DELETE ITEM C AND EXCEPTIONS OF SECTION 701.4.6.5 (7.4.6.5), PARKING AND OUTDOOR SALES LIGHTING:
9-13-49: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 701.4.7.5 (7.4.7.5), REFRIGERATED DISPLAY CASES:
9-13-50: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 801.3.1.8 (8.3.1.8), BUILDING ENTRANCES, EXCEPTION #2:
9-13-51: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 801.3.3 (8.3.3), ACOUSTICAL CONTROL:
9-13-52: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 801.3.4 (8.3.4), SOIL-GAS CONTROL:
9-13-53: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 901.3.1.1 (9.3.1.1), CONSTRUCTION WASTE MATERIAL DIVERSION:
9-13-54: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 901.3.1.3 (9.3.1.3), CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN:
9-13-55: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, DELETE SECTION 901.3.3 (9.3.3), REFRIGERANTS:
9-13-56: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 901.3.4 (9.3.4), AREAS FOR STORAGE AND COLLECTION OF RECYCLABLES AND DISCARDED GOODS:
9-13-57: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, DELETE SECTION 901.3.4.3 (9.3.4.3), FLUORESCENT AND HIGH-INTENSITY DISCHARGE (HID) LAMPS AND BALLASTS:
9-13-58: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, DELETE SECTION 901.3.4.4 (9.3.4.4), ELECTRONICS AND BATTERIES:
9-13-59: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 1001.1.1, FUNCTIONAL AND PERFORMANCE TESTING PROVIDER AND COMMISSIONING PROVIDER:
9-13-60: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 1001.1.2, QUALIFICATIONS:
9-13-61: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 1001.3.1.1.2.1 (10.3.1.1.2.1), ACOUSTICAL FIELD MEASUREMENT:
9-13-62: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 1001.3.1.2.3 (10.3.1.2.3), CX ACTIVITIES PRIOR TO BUILDING OCCUPANCY, ITEM B:
9-13-63: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 1001.3.1.3.4 (10.3.1.3.4), FINAL CX REPORT:
9-13-64: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 1001.3.1.4 (10.3.1.4), EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL (ESC):
9-13-65: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 1001.3.1.9 (10.3.1.9), SOIL-GAS CONTROL:
9-13-66: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, ADD NORMATIVE APPENDIX E WITH TABLE E101.1, ADDITIONAL LEED CREDIT POINTS:
9-13-67: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, INFORMATIVE APPENDIX H, DELETE SECTION H401.2.3 (H4.2.3), SINGLE-RAFTER ROOF INSULATION:
9-13-68: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, INFORMATIVE APPENDIX H, DELETE SECTION H401.2.5 (H4.2.5), HIGH-SPEED DOORS:
9-13-69: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, INFORMATIVE APPENDIX H, DELETE SECTION H401.2.7 (H4.2.7), PERMANENT PROJECTIONS:
9-13-70: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, INFORMATIVE APPENDIX H, DELETE SECTION H401.2.10 (H4.2.10), ORIENTATION:
9-13-71: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, INFORMATIVE APPENDIX H, SECTION H401.3.3 (H4.3.3), DUCT LEAKAGE TESTS:
9-13-72: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, INFORMATIVE APPENDIX H, DELETE SECTION H401.3.6 (H4.3.6), EXHAUST AIR ENERGY RECOVERY:
9-13-73: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, INFORMATIVE APPENDIX H, DELETE SECTION H401.5.3 (H4.5.3), AUTOMATIC CONTROLS FOR EGRESS AND SECURITY LIGHTING:
9-13-74: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, INFORMATIVE APPENDIX H, DELETE SECTION H401.5.5 (H4.5.5), PARKING AND OUTDOOR SALES LIGHTING:
9-13-75: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, INFORMATIVE APPENDIX H, DELETE SECTION H401.5.6.2 (H4.5.6.2), SUPERMARKET HEAT RECOVERY:
9-13-76: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, INFORMATIVE APPENDIX I, SECTION I101.1 (I1.1), ITEM D, REGISTRATION, LICENSURE, OR CERTIFICATION OF A CX PROVIDER:
9-13-77: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, INFORMATIVE APPENDIX J, SECTION J101.1, RESIDENTIAL REQUIREMENTS DETERMINED BY THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION:
CHAPTER 14 CONSTRUCTION SITE EROSION CONTROL
TITLE 10 PUBLIC UTILITIES
TITLE 11 DEVELOPMENT CODE
PARALLEL REFERENCES
9-13-37: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 601.1.1, ALTERNATE ON-SITE SOURCES OF WATER:
   601.1.1 Alternate On-Site Sources of Water. Alternate On-Site Sources of Water can include rainwater/stormwater harvesting, air conditioner condensate, grey water from interior applications and treated as required, swimming pool filter backwash water, foundation drain water, industrial process water, and on-site wastewater treatment plant effluent. Plumbing for grey water systems from any fixture up to, but not including the exterior irrigation system tank shall be inspected by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) shall have jurisdiction to inspect and approve the installation of exterior irrigation system tank and all piping therefrom to the point of disposal in accordance IDAPA 58.1.03, "Individual/Subsurface Sewage Disposal Rules." Grey water system and design criteria requirements related to irrigation and leaching shall be determined in accordance with the requirements as established by the IDEQ. Where non-potable water is used for a water application, signage shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 16, Part 2, of the Idaho State Plumbing Code.
(Ord. 9-23, 3-7-2023)
9-13-38: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION 601.1.2, RECLAIMED WATER:
   601.1.2 Reclaimed Water. The design of any reclaimed water and/or reuse system must be permitted and approved by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) in accordance with IDAPA 58.01.17, "Recycled Water Rules." All planning, design, and operation of any reuse facilities shall be under the authority of IDEQ. All piping associated with the collection and distribution of these systems shall be inspected by the Authority Having Jurisdiction in accordance with the Idaho State Plumbing Code. Where non-potable water is used for a water application, signage shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 16, Part 2, of the Idaho State Plumbing Code.
(Ord. 9-23, 3-7-2023)
9-13-39: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 601.3.1.1 (6.3.1.1), LANDSCAPE DESIGN:
   601.3.1.1 (6.3.1.1) Landscape Design. A minimum of 60% of the area of the improved landscape shall be in biodiverse planting of native plants, adaptive plants, low water use vegetation, and/or rainfall-ETc compatible plants. Consultation on acceptable plant materials can occur with the Boise City Planning Division.
      Exceptions:
      1.   The area of dedicated athletic fields, recreational fields, parks, golf courses, driving ranges, areas dedicated for production of food for human consumption, and similar, at the discretion of the code official, shall be excluded from the calculation of the improved landscape for uses such as schools, outdoor sports facilities, residential common areas, parks, or public recreational facilities.
      2.   Landscape areas irrigated solely with alternate on-site sources of water shall be exempt from these requirements.
      3.   Where the average annual rainfall is less than 12 inches (300 mm), plants other than turfgrass, with an annual ETc of 15 inches (380 mm) or less, shall be deemed equivalent to rainfall-ETc compatible plants.
(Ord. 9-23, 3-7-2023)
9-13-40: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 601.3.1.2 (6.3.1.2), IRRIGATION (OPTIONAL):
   601.3.1.2 (6.3.1.2) Irrigation (Optional). When chosen to be complied with, landscaped areas, not greater than 80% of improved landscape area is allowed to be irrigated with potable water. The area of dedicated athletic fields shall be excluded from the calculation of the improved landscape for schools, residential common areas, and public recreational facilities. All other irrigation shall be provided from alternate on-site sources of water or municipally reclaimed water.
      Exception: Potable water is allowed to be temporarily used on such newly installed landscape for the landscape establishment period. Where municipally reclaimed water is available at a water main within 200 ft (60 m) of the project site, such water shall be used instead of potable water during the landscape establishment period. After the landscape establishment period has expired, all irrigation water use shall comply with the requirements established elsewhere in this code.
(Ord. 9-23, 3-7-2023)
9-13-41: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 601.3.5.3 (6.3.5.3), WASTE CONNECTIONS:
   601.3.5.3 (6.3.5.3) Waste Connections. Wastewater from water softener regeneration shall not discharge to reclaimed water collection systems and shall discharge in accordance with the Idaho State Plumbing Code.
(Ord. 9-23, 3-7-2023)
9-13-42: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 601.3.6 (6.3.6), REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS:
   601.3.6 (6.3.6) Reverse osmosis water treatment systems. Reverse osmosis systems shall be equipped with an automatic shutoff valve that prevents the production of reject water when there is no demand for treated water. Point-of-use reverse osmosis treatment systems for drinking water shall be listed and labeled in accordance with NSF 58. The discharge pipe from a reverse osmosis drinking water treatment unit shall connect to the building drainage system in accordance with section 611.2 of the Idaho State Plumbing Code.
(Ord. 9-23, 3-7-2023)
9-13-43: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 601.3.7 (6.3.7), ON-SITE RECLAIMED WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS:
   601.3.7 (6.3.7) Onsite reclaimed water treatment systems. On site reclaimed water treatment systems, including grey water reuse treatment systems and wastewater treatment systems, used to produce non-potable water for use in water closet and urinal flushing, surface irrigation and similar applications shall be listed and labeled in accordance with NSF 350 and must be permitted and approved by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) in accordance with IDAPA 58.01.17, as referenced in sections 601.1.1 and 601.1.2 of this code.
(Ord. 9-23, 3-7-2023)

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