The residential code adopted in section 9-2-1 of this chapter shall be amended as follows:
Section R101.1, insert city of Princeton.
Section R105.1 shall be amended as follows:
R105.1 Required. Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, structurally alter, including the installation of decks, gazebos, porches, detached accessory buildings or structures, fences, and swimming pools; move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure; replace any plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the zoning administrator and obtain the required permit(s).
Section R105.2 shall be amended to read as follows:
R105.2 Work Exempt From Permit. Permits shall not be required for the following. Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinance of the city.
Building:
1. Non-structural alterations/interior walls.
2. Roof coverings.
3. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, countertops, and similar finish work.
4. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to a one- or two-family dwelling.
5. Prefabricated storage containers less than 100 cubic feet in volume, accessory to a one- or two-family dwelling, located in the side or rear yard behind the setback line and outside any easements.
6. Sidewalks and patios.
8. Retaining walls that are not over 8 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall.
Electrical: Add installation in existing buildings.
Gas: Add installation in existing buildings.
Mechanical: Add installation in existing buildings.
Section R105.5 shall be amended to add:
The work authorized by permit shall be completed and a final inspection conducted within 180 days after its issuance. Exceptions: The following work authorized by permit shall be completed and a final inspection conducted within one year after its issuance.
1. Single-family dwellings.
2. Two-family dwellings.
3. Townhouse dwellings.
4. Dwelling unit additions and/or alterations.
Table R301.2(1), insert the following:
Ground snow load: 20 psf.
Wind speed (three second gust): 90 mph.
Weathering: severe.
Frost line depth: 42 inches minimum below grade.
Termite: moderate to heavy.
Winter design temperature: -4 degrees Fahrenheit.
Ice barrier underlayment: required.
Flood hazards: reference flood insurance rate map for city of Princeton.
Air freezing index: 2000.
Mean annual temperature: 50.5 degrees Fahrenheit.
Section R313.2 (One and Two Family Dwelling automatic fire systems) shall be deleted.
Chapter 4: All references to wood foundations shall be deleted.