(A) Permit/approval. The OBC and RCO do not refer to permits, but rather to plans approval or approval of applications; this Code employs the term "permit" to signify the documentation (as a "certificate of plans approval") of such approvals by the Building Official to accommodate the long-standing usage of the term in prior city building codes as well as in other existing city codes. The use of the term "permit" in this Code shall be taken to mean "permit cum plans approval" where plans are required, and "permit cum approval" where plans are not required, or "certificate of plans approval" as appropriate.
(B) Separate permits required. A separate permit shall be required for the following construction components which will not be included in the building permit:
(1) Electric installation or alterations. (Application by subcontractor to Inspection Bureau, Inc. (IBI);)
(2) Plumbing installation or alterations. (Application by subcontractor to Hamilton County Health Department (HCHD);)
(3) Sprinkler system or sprinkler system component installation, alteration or repair;
(4) Fire alarm system or alarm system component installation, alteration or repair, including supervision;
(5) Underground fire lines;
(6) Elevators;
(7) HVAC and mechanical equipment installation, alteration, or repair;
(8) Demolition;
(9) Exterior site work regulated by Chapter 154 of FPCO;
(10) Swimming pools;
(11) Sheds and other accessory structures;
(12) Signs.
(C) When a permit is required. It shall be unlawful to construct, alter, remove or demolish any building or change the occupancy thereof from one use or group to another, or to install or alter any equipment for which provision is made or the installation of which is regulated by the Code, without first filing an application with the Building Official in writing and obtaining the required permit therefor.
(D) Form of application. Application for a permit shall be submitted in such form as the Building Official may prescribe.
(E) By whom application is made. Application for a permit shall be made by the owner or lessee of the property concerned, or agent of either, or by the licensed engineer or architect, or the contractor employed in connection with the proposed work. The full names and addresses of the owner, any lessee, and any applicant if other than owner or lessee and of the responsible officers of owner and lessee, if a corporate body or incorporated association, shall be stated in the application. All applicants for permits shall represent the owner and be duly qualified under applicable laws.
(F) Construction documents. Requirements for submittal of construction documents shall be in accordance with § 106 of the OBC or RCO as appropriate.
(G) Revisions. If during the execution of the work or prior thereto, it is desired to deviate, in any manner affecting the construction or other essential feature of the work from the terms of the approved application, drawings, specifications or statement, notice of such intention to alter or deviate shall be given, in writing, to the Building Official and his written consent shall be obtained before such alteration or deviation may be made. If such change or deviation affects the bearing or structural parts of such work or its class of occupancy, new plans and specifications therefore, shall be submitted for approval. New plans shall be accompanied by a new application for permit with payment of fees per Chapter 156 of the FPCO.
(1) Unapproved revisions or the use of unapproved material in the work shall be treated as a violation of the Code as per § 152.23 and shall be remedied as provided in §§ 152.23(D) and (E). All work affected by the revisions or materials shall stop (as per § 152.24) until such time as proper documentation of the change is presented and approved. Any work in place shall be modified, changed or removed as necessary to achieve full compliance with the provisions of the Code.
(Ord. 24-2019, passed 8-5-19)