(A) An improvement location permit shall be obtained before beginning construction, alteration or repair of any building or structure under any of the following circumstances:
(1) When the work includes the construction, reconstruction or movement of any part or all of a foundation;
(2) When the work includes a major change to an existing structure, including, but not limited to, a new installation or complete replacement of, or a major addition to, the electrical system of the structure, including, but not limited to, the installation of a meter base;
(3) When the work includes the installation or replacement of, or an addition to, the plumbing or heating system of the structure; and/or
(4) When the work includes the replacement, removal, movement, construction or reconstruction of a roof, exterior wall or interior wall (excluding re-roofing, siding and other exterior improvements which, in the Building Inspector’s judgment, do not affect the structural integrity or safety of the building).
(B) No improvement location permit shall be issued for the foregoing purposes for a proposed building unless the application for a permit is accompanied by a plat or sketch of the proposed location showing lot boundaries, and by plans and specifications showing the work to be done. In addition, a copy of a design release, issued by the State Building Commissioner and the State Fire Marshal, pursuant to I.C. 22-15-3-1, shall be provided to the Building Inspector before issuance of a permit for construction covered by the design release.
(C) Prior to the issuance of any building permit, the Building Inspector shall require full compliance with the provisions of this subchapter.
(Prior Code, § 151.21) (Ord. 1998-122, passed 12-8-1998) Penalty, see § 150.99