A. Agricultural buildings as defined in the current International Building Code. In accordance with Idaho Code section 39-4116, agricultural buildings shall be exempt from the requirements of the codes adopted by this chapter, provided they are situated on land actively devoted to agricultural pursuits (as defined by Idaho Code section 63-604) and are, at the time of application, being assessed accordingly.
While exempt from code requirements as specified in Idaho Code section 39-4116, an Agricultural Exemption Permit is still required, and the permit shall be governed by the laws in effect at the time a complete permit application is received.
An Agricultural Exemption Permit will be processed in the same manner as Building Permit Application and will be subject to compliance with all other laws, ordinances and Department procedures in effect at the time. Approvals from other public agencies and an initial erosion and storm water risk assessment may be required. No building permit plan review fee or building inspections will, however, be required.
B. Equipment used primarily for industrial chemical process purposes and for mineral extraction and mineral processing shall be exempt from the requirements of this chapter. This exemption does not include the erection and fabrication of new boilers, pressure vessels and other equipment required to condition a building for personnel comfort and safety. Equipment in this regard shall mean and be limited to facilities or installations for heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigerating equipment, elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators, and boilers and pressure vessels associated with building heating systems. (Ord. 163, 5-18-2021)