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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
ARTICLE B. ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE
9-1B-1: PURPOSE:
9-1B-2: CODE ADOPTED:
9-1B-3: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION R101.1, TITLE:
9-1B-4: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION R101.2, SCOPE, REPEAL THE EXCEPTION AND REPLACE:
9-1B-5: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION R102.7, EXISTING STRUCTURES:
9-1B-6: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION R103, DIVISION OF BUILDING SAFETY:
9-1B-7: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION R104.10.1, FLOOD HAZARD AREAS:
9-1B-8: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION R105.2, WORK EXEMPT FROM PERMIT:
9-1B-9: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION R105.2.1, EMERGENCY REPAIRS:
9-1B-10: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION R105.2.2, REPAIRS:
9-1B-11: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION R105.3.1.1, DETERMINATION OF SUBSTANTIALLY IMPROVED OR SUBSTANTIALLY DAMAGED EXISTING BUILDINGS IN FLOOD HAZARD AREAS:
9-1B-12: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION R105.3.2, TIME LIMITATION OF APPLICATION:
9-1B-13: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION R105.5, EXPIRATION:
9-1B-14: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION R105.10, PERMIT TRANSFER:
9-1B-15: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION R106.1, SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS:
9-1B-16: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION R107.1, TEMPORARY STRUCTURES - GENERAL:
9-1B-17: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION R107.3, TEMPORARY POWER:
9-1B-18: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION R108.2, SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES:
9-1B-19: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION R108.3, BUILDING PERMIT VALUATIONS:
9-1B-20: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION R108.5, FEE REFUNDS:
9-1B-21: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION R108.6, WORK COMMENCING BEFORE PERMIT ISSUANCE:
9-1B-22: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION R109.1.3, FLOODPLAIN INSPECTIONS:
9-1B-23: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION R109.4, APPROVAL REQUIRED:
9-1B-24: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION R110.1.1, CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION:
9-1B-25: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION R110.4, TEMPORARY OCCUPANCY:
9-1B-26: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION R111.1, CONNECTION OF SERVICE UTILITIES:
9-1B-27: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION R111.4, AUTHORITY TO DISCONNECT UTILITIES FOR OCCUPANCY VIOLATIONS:
9-1B-28: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION R112.1, BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS, ADD SECTION R112.1.1, APPEALS TO THE BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS AND ADD SECTION R112.1.2, APPEAL PROCEDURE:
9-1B-29:
9-1B-30: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION R114, STOP WORK ORDER:
9-1B-31: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION R115, UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT AND SECTION R115.1, CONDITIONS:
9-1B-32: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION R202, DEFINITION FOR TOWNHOUSE:
9-1B-33: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, TABLE R301.2(1), CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA:
9-1B-34: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION R301.2.1.2, PROTECTION OF OPENINGS, IS DELETED:
9-1B-35: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, TABLE R302.1(1), EXTERIOR WALLS:
9-1B-36: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, TABLE R302.6, DWELLING-GARAGE SEPARATION:
9-1B-37: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION R303.4, MECHANICAL VENTILATION:
9-1B-38: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION R309.3, FLOOD HAZARD AREAS:
9-1B-39: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION R313.1, TOWNHOUSE AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS EXCEPTION:
9-1B-40: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION R313.2, ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS, IS DELETED:
9-1B-41: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION R314.2.2, ALTERATIONS, REPAIRS AND ADDITIONS, DELETE EXCEPTION #2:
9-1B-42: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, ADD SECTION R314.7.5, HEAT DETECTOR WITHIN GARAGES:
9-1B-43: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION R315.2.2, ALTERATIONS, REPAIRS AND ADDITIONS, DELETE EXCEPTION #2:
9-1B-44: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION R322.1, FLOOD-RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION, GENERAL:
9-1B-45: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION R322.1.10, AS-BUILT ELEVATION DOCUMENTATION:
9-1B-46: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION R322.2.1, ELEVATION REQUIREMENTS:
9-1B-47: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION R322.2.2, ENCLOSED AREA BELOW DESIGN FLOOD ELEVATION, SUBPARAGRAPH 2.1:
9-1B-48: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, TABLE R403.1(1) MINIMUM WIDTH AND THICKNESS FOR CONCRETE FOOTINGS FOR LIGHT-FRAME CONSTRUCTION, TABLE R403.1(2) MINIMUM WIDTH AND THICKNESS FOR CONCRETE FOOTINGS FOR LIGHT-FRAME CONSTRUCTION WITH BRICK VENEER, TABLE R403.1(3) MINIMUM WIDTH AND THICKNESS FOR CONCRETE FOOTINGS WITH CAST-IN-PLACE OR FULLY GROUTED MASONRY WALL CONSTRUCTION, AND TABLE R403.4 MINIMUM DEPTH (D) AND WIDTH (W) OF CRUSHED STONE FOOTINGS, ARE DELETED:
9-1B-49: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, ADD TABLE R403.1, MINIMUM WIDTH OF CONCRETE, PRECAST, OR MASONRY FOOTINGS:
9-1B-50: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION R403.1.1, MINIMUM SIZE:
9-1B-51: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION R602.10, WALL BRACING:
9-1B-52: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION R903.1, GENERAL ROOF COVERING:
9-1B-53: ADDITION OF GRADING PROVISIONS RELATED TO ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS:
9-1B-54: ADDITION OF MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR MODULAR NON-HUD STRUCTURES AND MANUFACTURED PRE-HUD STRUCTURES:
9-1B-55: FIRE SPRINKLER AND ALTERNATIVE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM PERMITS, PLAN REVIEW, INSPECTIONS, AND FEES:
9-1B-56: FIRE ALARM SYSTEM PERMITS, PLAN REVIEW, INSPECTIONS, AND FEES:
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
9-1B-52: IRC ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLING BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT, SECTION R903.1, GENERAL ROOF COVERING:
   R903.1 General. Roof decks shall be covered with approved roof coverings secured to the building or structure in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Roof coverings shall be designed, installed, and maintained in accordance with this code and the approved manufacturer's installation instructions such that the roof covering shall serve to protect the building or structure. Roof covering requirements for hillside and Wildland Urban Interface areas are to be as regulated by the Fire Prevention Code, of Boise City Code.
(Ord. 44-17, 12-19-2017, eff. 1-1-2018; amd. Ord. 40-20, 12-1-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)
9-1B-53: ADDITION OF GRADING PROVISIONS RELATED TO ONE-AND-TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS:
Where determined to be applicable, such as for hillside sites or fill sites, grading, excavation and earthwork construction, including fills and embankments, shall be regulated by Appendix J Grading of the International Building Code as adopted by the Building Code of Boise City.
(Ord. 40-20, 12-1-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)
9-1B-54: ADDITION OF MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR MODULAR NON-HUD STRUCTURES AND MANUFACTURED PRE-HUD STRUCTURES:
Modular non-HUD structures to be occupied within the city of Boise City shall adhere to the following:
All new modular (non-HUD) structures must bear the insignia from the State of Idaho Division of Building Safety and shall only be allowed to be occupied for the use listing on the insignia.
To gain approval for an existing modular (non-HUD) structure, the structure must undergo procedures as required by the State of Idaho Division of Building Safety and must bear the insignia prior to being allowed to be occupied for the use listed on the insignia.
Manufactured pre-HUD structures to be occupied within the city of Boise City shall adhere to the following:
All pre-HUD manufactured homes constructed prior to June 15, 1976, shall comply with the Mobile Home Rehabilitation Act, Title 44, Chapter 25, of Idaho Code prior to occupancy.
(Ord. 44-17, 12-19-2017, eff. 1-1-2018; amd. Ord. 40-20, 12-1-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)
9-1B-55: FIRE SPRINKLER AND ALTERNATIVE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM PERMITS, PLAN REVIEW, INSPECTIONS, AND FEES:
   A.   Approval Required: Fire sprinkler and alternative extinguishing systems plans and associated submittals, as required by the International Fire Code and sprinkler system design standard(s), shall be permitted and approved by Planning and Development Services and the Fire Department, with fees assessed and paid for, before any related work begins.
   B.   Fees Assessed: The plan review and inspection fee 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 permit fees shall be reviewed by the Building Code Board prior to adoption by City Council.
   C.   Work Requiring Permit: Permits shall be issued for the following work:
      1.   New fire sprinkler and alternative extinguishing systems;
      2.   Additions, modifications, and changes to existing fire sprinkler and alternative extinguishing systems, underground lines, and/or associated equipment.
      3.   All fees shall be paid in full when the permit is issued.
   D.   Other Inspection, Plan Review, And Administrative Fees: The permit fee shall cover the cost of three (3) plan reviews and two (2) field inspections for each inspection category. An additional hourly rate fee in an amount established by the Boise City Building Code Fee Schedule as adopted by the City Council may be assessed, beginning after the third review, on re-submittals of denied plans and/or calculations. An additional fee or hourly rate fee in an amount established by the Boise City Building Code Fee Schedule as adopted by the City Council may be assessed for reinspections, after hours inspections, or other additional field inspections performed.
   E.   Plan Modifications: Plan modification revisions submitted for approval after a permit and approved plans have been issued, shall be assessed the additional plan review hourly rate fee, plus the fee based on the number of sprinklers or nozzles affected by the modification.
   F.   Application Submittal Documents: Project plans and other data as required by Boise City submittal checklists shall be submitted with a completed fire sprinkler permit application, available from Boise City's Planning and Development Services Department.
(Ord. 44-17, 12-19-2017, eff. 1-1-2018; amd. 2019 Code; Ord. 40-20, 12-1-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)
9-1B-56: FIRE ALARM SYSTEM PERMITS, PLAN REVIEW, INSPECTIONS, AND FEES:
   A.   Approval Required: Fire alarm system plans and associated submittals, as required by the International Fire Code and alarm system design standard(s), shall be permitted and approved by Planning and Development Services and the Fire Department, with fees assessed and paid for, before any related work begins.
   B.   Fees Assessed: The plan review and inspection fee 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 permit fees shall be reviewed by the Building Code Board prior to adoption by City Council.
   C.   Work Requiring Permit: Permits shall be issued for the following work:
      1.   New fire alarm systems in buildings;
      2.   Additions, modifications, and changes to existing fire alarm systems, fire suppression connections, related supplies, and/or equipment.
      3.   All fees shall be paid in full when the permit is issued.
   D.   Other Inspection, Plan Review, and Administrative Fees: The permit fee shall cover the cost of three (3) plan reviews and two (2) field inspections for each inspection category. An additional hourly rate fee in an amount established by the Boise City Building Code Fee Schedule as adopted by the City Council may be assessed beginning after the third review, on re-submittals of denied plans and/or calculations. An additional fee or hourly rate fee in an amount established by the Boise City Building Code Fee Schedule as adopted by the City Council may be assessed for reinspections, after hours inspections, or other additional field inspections performed.
   E.   Plan Modifications: Plan modification revisions submitted for approval after a permit and approved plans have been issued, shall be assessed the additional plan review hourly rate fee, plus the fee based on the number of fire alarm initiating devices affected by the modification.
   F.   Application Submittal Documents: Project plans and other data as required by Boise City submittal checklists shall be submitted with a completed fire alarm permit application, available from Boise City's Planning and Development Services Department.
(Ord. 44-17, 12-19-2017, eff. 1-1-2018; amd. 2019 Code; Ord. 40-20, 12-1-2020, eff. 1-1-2021)

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