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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
9-13-50: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 801.3.1.8 (8.3.1.8), BUILDING ENTRANCES, EXCEPTION #2:
Amend exception 2, of section 801.3.1.8 (8.3.1.8) as follows:
   2.   Entrances that employ an entryway floor system that is not less than 4 ft. (1.3 m) in length to provide access to spaces that are less than 3,000 ft2 (300 m2) in area.
(Ord. 9-23, 3-7-2023)
9-13-51: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 801.3.3 (8.3.3), ACOUSTICAL CONTROL:
   801.3.3 (8.3.3) Acoustical Control. The provisions of this section shall govern acoustical control for the interior spaces within the building or structure for interior sound transmission.
   Other elements specified in this section, such as the building envelope and the design of the related mechanical equipment and systems, are provided as designer options.
   Designs shall be in compliance with Sections 801.3.3.1 (8.3.3.1) through 801.3.3.5 (8.3.3.5).
(Ord. 9-23, 3-7-2023)
9-13-52: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 801.3.4 (8.3.4), SOIL-GAS CONTROL:
   801.3.4 (8.3.4) Soil-Gas Control. In known areas, per the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, where elevated soil-gas may be present, soil-gas entry into enclosed spaces that are immediately above crawlspaces, slabs-on-grade, and basement slabs shall be controlled in accordance with Sections 801.3.4.1 (8.3.4.1) or 801.3.4.2 (8.3.4.2).
      Exceptions:
      1.   Buildings or portions thereof that are not routinely occupied, such as warehouses and parking structures.
      2.   Ventilated garages that comply with ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1, Sections 5.15 and 6.5.
(Ord. 9-23, 3-7-2023)
9-13-53: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 901.3.1.1 (9.3.1.1), CONSTRUCTION WASTE MATERIAL DIVERSION:
   901.3.1.1 (9.3.1.1) Construction Waste Material Diversion. A minimum of 35% of nonhazardous construction and demolition waste material generated prior to the issuance of the final certificate of occupancy shall be diverted from disposal in landfills and incinerators as waste, for reuse, recycling, repurposing, and/or composting. Excavated soil and land clearing debris shall not be included in this waste diversion calculation. Alternative daily cover and waste-to-energy incineration shall not be included as diverted material. All diversion calculations shall be based on either weight or volume, but not both, throughout the construction process. Reports, receipts, or other documentation related to diversion shall be maintained through the course of construction, and when requested by the code official, evidence of such diversion shall be provided.
(Ord. 9-23, 3-7-2023)
9-13-54: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION 901.3.1.3 (9.3.1.3), CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN:
   901.3.1.3 (9.3.1.3) Construction Material and Waste Management Plan. A Construction Material and Waste Management Plan shall be developed and implemented to reuse, recycle, or salvage construction materials and waste. This plan can be submitted upon application for a permit, or can be requested to be a deferred submittal, however, the plan must be submitted for review and approval prior to the first inspection on the construction site. The Construction Material and Waste Management Plan shall include the following:
      a.   Identify the construction and demolition waste materials expected to be diverted from disposal in landfill by reuse, recycling, manufacturer's reclamation, or salvage for future use, donation, or sale.
      b.   The percentage of materials to be diverted shall be specified and shall be calculated by weight or volume, but not both.
      c.   The location for collection, separation and storage of recyclable construction waste shall be indicated.
      d.   Determine whether construction and demolition waste materials are to be source-separated or comingled.
      e.   Identify service providers and designate destination facilities for construction and demolition waste materials generated at the job site.
      f.   Identify the average diversion rate for facilities that accept or process comingled construction and demolition materials. Separate average percentages shall be included for those materials collected by construction and demolition materials processing facilities that end up as alternative daily cover and incineration.
   Demolition materials and waste shall include from existing buildings or portions of existing buildings. Construction materials and waste shall include all materials delivered to the site and intended for installation prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy, including related packaging and delivery materials.
(Ord. 9-23, 3-7-2023)
9-13-55: IGCC GREEN CONSTRUCTION CODE AMENDMENT, DELETE SECTION 901.3.3 (9.3.3), REFRIGERANTS:
Delete section 901.3.3 (9.3.3), Refrigerants. (Ord. 9-23, 3-7-2023)
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:
   901.3.4 (9.3.4) Areas for Storage and Collection of Recyclables and Discarded Goods. Areas for recyclables and discarded goods shall be provided as described in this section. These areas shall be coordinated with the anticipated collection services to maximize the effectiveness of the dedicated areas. Instructions regarding the identification and handling of recyclables and discarded goods in these areas shall be posted in or adjacent to each dedicated area. Recycling areas shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the City of Boise Solid Waste Ordinance.
(Ord. 9-23, 3-7-2023)
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:
Delete section 901.3.4.3 (9.3.4.3), Fluorescent and High-Intensity Discharge (HID) Lamps and Ballasts. (Ord. 9-23, 3-7-2023)

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