Construction is prohibited unless in conformity with a valid building permit obtained from the Building Commission prior to commencement of construction. Application for a building permit shall be made by the property owner or by an employee or agent of that person. The Building Commission may require that such an employee or agent provide written authority to apply for the permit.
(A) (1) Any property owner or authorized agent who intends to do any of the following:
(a) Construct a class 1 or class 2 structure, enlarge, alter, move, demolish, or change the occupancy or use of a class 1 or class 2 structure;
(b) To erect, install, enlarge, alter, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, or to cause any such construction to be done to a class 1 or class 2 structure;
(c) Alter topography of the zoning;
(d) Or commence any demolition or construction activity specified in Title XV of the Long Beach Town Code.
(2) Shall obtain a building permit from the Building Commission. No building permit will be issued to a person that would cause a violation of IC 22-15-3-7 and no construction shall be done on a class 1 or class 2 structure until the Building Commission or its designee issues a building permit unless the construction is of a type specifically exempt from building permit requirements.
(3) A building permit is not required for the following:
(a) Building construction exempt from class 2 structure building construction permits.
(b) One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 100 square feet. All such buildings or structures must still abide by all Title XV Land Use Ordinances;
(c) Painting, papering, carpeting, and replacement or reglazing of glass. This exemption does not include repair, maintenance, and replacement of interior load bearing members which affect the
structural safety of a class 2 structure;
(d) Temporary prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches deep;
(e) Swings and other playground equipment;
(f) Repair, maintenance, and replacement of siding, soffits, facia, gutters and similar exterior maintenance. This exemption does not include repair, maintenance, and replacement of load bearing members that affect the structural safety of a class 2 structure.
(4) Exempt electrical.
(a) Maintenance, repair, or replacement of existing electrical systems with like equipment. This exemption does not include replacement or installation of electrical utility metering equipment or electrical service equipment.
(b) Portable or temporary lighting equipment and devices.
(c) Replacement of branch circuit overcurrent devices.
(d) Installation of branch circuits not exceeding the capacity of the electrical distribution system.
(e) Electrical wiring, apparatus, or equipment installed by a public or private utility.
(5) Exempt gas.
(a) Maintenance, repair, or replacement of existing gas appliances and equipment. This exemption does not include replacement or installation of gas utility metering equipment.
(b) Portable or temporary gas equipment.
(6) Exempt mechanical.
(a) Maintenance, repair, or replacement of existing heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems with like equipment.
(b) Portable or temporary heating appliances.
(c) Portable or temporary ventilation appliances.
(d) Portable or temporary cooling units.
(e) Steam, hot or chilled-water piping within any heating or cooling equipment.
(f) Replacement of any minor parts that do not alter the approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.
(g) Portable or temporary evaporative coolers.
(7) Exempt plumbing.
(a) The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipes.
(b) The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures, and the removal and reinstallation of water closets.
(c) Replacement of piping, valves, or fixtures.
(d) Replacement of water heaters with a similar type and capacity.
(e) Installation of water heaters with a capacity of 100 gallons or less.
(f) Portable or temporary plumbing equipment.
(B) The building permit requirements, including filing of plans and specifications, shall apply for any construction otherwise exempt when a part of, supplemental to, or an accessory of a class 2 structure construction project that otherwise requires a building permit.
(C) Class 2 structure construction exempt from the building permit requirements is not exempt from compliance with other ordinances and regulations including, but not limited to, Indiana Code (IC), or Indiana Administrative Code (IAC). Exemption from building permit requirements shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any construction to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this chapter or any other ordinances or regulations including, but not limited to" Indiana Code (IC), or Indiana Administrative Code (IAC).
(D) Building construction exempt from class 1 structure building construction permits. No construction shall be done on a class 1 structure other than maintenance in accordance with 675 IAC 12-4-9, until a building permit is issued by the Building Commission.
(E) Work requiring a building permit shall not be commenced until the permit holder or his/her agent shall have posted a permit inspection record card in a conspicuous place on the front of the premises and in such a position as to allow any authorized person of the town to make the necessary entries thereon regarding inspection of the work. This card shall not be removed until final approval has been given and a certificate of occupancy issued.
(Ord. 2017-06, passed 11-9-17)