Chapter 1

Question 1

105.1 required

Answer 1

The owner owners authorized agent who intends to construct in large alter repair move demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure or to be wrecked install in large altar repair remove convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is recorded by this code, or to cause any such work to be performed, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit. 

Question 2

105.1.1 annual permit

Answer 2

Instead of an individual permit for each alteration to an already approved electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing installation, the building official is authorized to issue an annual permit upon application thereof to any person, firm or corporation regularly employing one or more qualified tradespersons in the building, structure or on the premises owned or operated by the applicant for the permit.

Question 3

105.1.2 annual permit records

Answer 3

The person to whom an annual permit is issued shall keep a detailed record of alterations made under such annual permit. The building official shall have access to search records at all times or such records shall be filed with the building official as designated. 

Question 4

105.2 work exempt from permit

Answer 4

Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shell 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 ordinances of this jurisdiction.


Question 5

105.2 Work exempt from permit – building:

Answer 5

1. One story detached accessory structures used as two and storage sheds, play houses and similar uses, provided that the floor area is not greater than 120 ft.².
2. Fences not over 7 feet high.
3. Oil derricks.
4. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding class one, two or IIIA Liquids.
5. water tank supported directly on grade if the capacity is not greater than 5000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width is not greater than 2:1.
6. Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade, and not over any basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route.
7. Painting, papering, tiling, Carpentering, cabinets, countertops and similar finish work.
8.  temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
9. Pre-fabricated swimming pools accessory to a group R – 3 occupancy that are less than 24 inches deep, are not greater than 5000 gallons and are installed entirely above ground.
10. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems.
11. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one and two family dwellings.
12. Window awnings in group R – 3 and U occupancies, supported by an exterior wall that do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.
13. Non-fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5‘9“ in height.

Question 6

105.2 Work exempt from permit – electrical

Answer 6

1. Repairs and maintenance: minor repair work, including the placement of lamps or in the connection of Approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles.
2. Radio and television transmission stations: the provisions of this coach or not apply to electrical equipment used for radio and television transmissions, but do apply to equipment and writing for a power supply in the installation of towers and antennas. 
3. Temporary testing systems: a permit to not be required for the installation of any temporary system required for the testing or servicing of electrical equipment or apparatus.

Question 7

105.2 Work exempt from permit – gas

Answer 7

1. Portable heating appliance.
2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.

Question 8

105.2 Work exempt from permit –  mechanical

Answer 8

1. Portable heating appliance.
2. Portable ventilation equipment.
3. Portable cooling unit.
4. Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code.
5. Replacement of any part of that is not alter its approval or make it unsafe.
6. Portable evaporative cooler.
7. Self-contained refrigeration system containing 10 pounds or less of refrigerant in actuated by motors of one horsepower or less.

Question 9

105.2 Work exempt from permit – plumbing

Answer 9

1. The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste and vent pipe, provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drain pipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe become defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code.
2. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided that such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.

Question 10

105.2.1 Emergency repairs

Answer 10

Where equipment replacements and repairs must be performed in any emergency situations, the permit application shall be submitted within the next working business day to the building official.

Question 11

105.2.2 Public service agencies

Answer 11

A permit shall not be required for the installation, alteration or repair of generation, transmission, distribution or metering or other related equipment that is under the ownership and control of public service agencies by established right.

Question 12

105.2.3 Application for permit

Answer 12

To obtain a permit, the applicant show first file an application there of been riding on a form furnished by the Department of building safety for that purpose.

Question 13

105.2.3 Application for permit shall:

Answer 13

1. Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for which application is made.
2. Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by legal description, street address or similar description that were really identifying definitively locate the proposed building or work.
3. Indicate to use and occupancy for which the proposed work is intended
4. Be accommodated by construction documents and other information as required in section 107.
5. State the valuation of the proposed work.
6. Be signed by the applicant, or the applicants authorized agent.
7. Give such other data and information as recorded by the building official.

Question 14

105.3.1 action on application

Answer 14

The building official she examined or calls to be examined applications for permit and amendments there to within a reasonable time after filing. If the application or the construction documents do not conform to the requirements of the pertinent walls, the building official share reject search application in writing, stating the reasons therefore. If the building official is satisfied the proposed were conforms to the requirements of this code in-laws and ordinances applicable there too, the building official shower issue a permit thereof as soon as practicable.

Question 15

105.3.2 Time limitation of application

Answer 15

An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 180 days after the date of filing, unless search application has been pursuit in good faith or a permit has been issued; excepted the building official is authorized to Grant one or more extensions of time for additional. It’s not exceeding 90 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstration.

Question 16

105.4 validity of permit

Answer 16

The insurance or granting of a permit shall not be constructed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this code or of any of the ordinance of jurisdiction. Permits presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other ordinance of the jurisdiction shall not be valid. The issuance of a permit based on construction documents and other data shown that prevent the building official from acquiring the correction of errors in the construction documents and other data. The building official is authorized to prevent occupancy or use of a structure where in violation of this code or any other ordinances of this jurisdiction. 

Question 17

105.5 Expiration

Answer 17

Every permit issued should become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by this search permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the side by such permit is suspended or banded for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods Not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.

Question 18

105.6 suspension or revocation

Answer 18

The building officials authorized to suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code wherever the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect, in accurate or incomplete information, or in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of the provisions of this code.

Question 19

105.7 placement of permit

Answer 19

The building permit or a copy Shelby kept on the side of the work until the completion of the project.

Question 20

107.1 General

Answer 20

Submittal documents consisting of construction documents, statement of special inspections, geotechnical report and other data shall be submitted in two or more sets with each permit application. The construction documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional required by the statuses of the jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed. Where special conditions exist, the building official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional.

Question 21

107.1 exception

Answer 21

The building official is authorized to waive the submission of construction documents and other day and not required to be prepared by register design professional if it is found the nature of the work apply for such is the review of construction documents is not necessary to obtain compliance with this code.

Question 22

107.2 construction documents

Answer 22

Construction document should be in accordance with sections 107.2.1 through 107.2.8.

Question 23

107.2.1 information on construction documents

Answer 23

Instruction documents shall be dimensioned and drawn on suitable material. Electronic media documents Are permitted to be submitted where approved by the building official. Construction documents shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the word proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this code and relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, as determined by the building official.

Question 24

107.2.2 fire protection system shop drawings

Answer 24

Shop drawings for the fire protection system shall be submitted to indicate transformants to this code and the construction documents and shall be approved prior to the start of the system installation. Shop drawing show contain all information as required by the reference to installation standards in chapter 9.

Question 25

107.2.3 means of egress

Answer 25

Construction documents shall show insufficient detail to location, construction, size and character of all portions of the means of egress including the path of exit discharge to the public way in compliance with the provisions of this code. In other occupancies in groups R – 2, R – 3, and I- 1, the construction documents shall designate the number of occupants to be accommodated on every floor, and in all rooms and spaces.

Question 26

107.2.4 exterior wall envelope

Answer 26

Construction documents for all buildings shell describe the exterior wall envelope insufficient detail to determine compliance with this code. The construction documents to provide details of the exterior wall envelope as required, including flashing, intersections with similar materials, corners, end details, control joints, intersections at roof, eaves or parapets, means of drainage, water resistive membrane and details around openings. The construction document show include the manufactures installation instructions that provide supporting documentation that the proposed penetration and opening details described in the construction documents maintain the weather resistance of the exterior wall envelope. The supporting documentation shall fully describe the exterior wall system that was tested, where applicable, as well as the test procedure used.

Question 27

107.2.5 exterior balconies and elevated walking surfaces

Answer 27

We’re balconies are other elevated walking surfaces are exposed to water come direct or blowing rain, snow, our irrigation, and the structural framing is protected protected by an Impervious moisture barrier, the construction document show include details for all elements of the impervious moisture barrier system. The construction documents sure include manufactures installation instructions.

Question 28

107.2.6 site plan

Answer 28

The construction documents submitted with the application for permit shall be accompanied by a site plan showing to scale the size and location of new construction existing structures on the site, distances from lot lines, the establish Street grades and the proposed finish grades and, as applicable, flood hazard areas, sideways, and design flat elevations; and it shall be drawn in accordance with an accurate bounty line survey. In the case of demolition, the site plan shall show construction to be demolished in the location insides of existing structures and construction that are to remain on the site or plot. The building official is authorized to waive or modify the requirement for a site plan where the application for a permit is for alteration repair or where otherwise warranted.

Question 29

107.2.6.1 design flood elevations

Answer 29

Where Design for elevations are not specified, they shall be established in accordance with section 1612.3.1.

Question 30

107.2.7 structural information

Answer 30

The construction document shall provide the information specified in section 1603.

Question 31

107.2.8 relocatable buildings

Answer 31

Construction documents for relocatable building show comply with section 3112

Question 32

107.3 examination of documents

Answer 32

The building official shower examine or calls to be examined the accompanying submittal documents and shells a certain by search examinations whether the construction indicated and describe is in accordance with the requirements of this code and other pertinent laws were ordinances.

Question 33

107.3.1 approval of construction documents

Answer 33

When the building officials issue a permit, the construction documents shall be approved, in writing or buy stamps, as reviewed for code compliance. One set of construction documents so reviewed shall be retained by the building official. The other set shall be returned to the applicant, shall be kept at the side of work and shall be open to inspection by the building official or a duly authorized representative representative.

Question 34

107.3.2 previous approvals

Answer 34

The code shall not require changes in the construction documents, construction or designated occupancy have a structure for which a lawful permit has been here of issued or otherwise lawfully authorized, and the construction of which has been pursued in good faith within 180 days after the effective date of this code and has not been abandoned.

Question 35

107.3.3 phase approval

Answer 35

The building official is authorized to issue a permit for the construction of foundations or any part of a building or structure before the construction documents for the whole building or structure have been submitted, provided that adequate information and detailed statements have been filed complying with pertinent requirements of this code. The holder of such permit for the foundation or other parts of the building or structure shop receded the holders own risk with the building operation and without assurance that a permit for the entire structure will be granted.

Question 36

107.3.4 design professional in responsible charge

Answer 36

Where it is required that documents be prepared by a registered design professional, the building official shall be authorized to require the owner or the owners authorized agent to engage and designate on the building permit application a registered design professional who shall act as the registered design professional and responsible charge. If the circumstances require, the owner or the owners authorized agent shall designate a substitute registered design professional in responsible charge who shall perform the duties required of the original registered design professional in responsible charge. The building official shall be notified in writing by the owner or the owners authorized agent if the registered design professional in responsible charge is changed or is unable to continue to perform the duties The register design professional and responsible charge shall be responsible for reviewing and coordinating submittal documents prepared by others, including phased and deferred submittal items, for compatibility with the design of the building.

Question 37

107.3.4.1 Deferred submittals

Answer 37

Deferral of any submittal items I have the prior approval of the building official. The register design professional in responsible charge shall was the deferred submittals on the construction documents for review by the building official. Documents for deferred submit all items Shelby submitted to the register design professional and responsible charge who shall review them and for them to the building official with a notation indicating that the deferred submittal documents have been reviewed and found to be in general conformance to the design of the building. The deferred submittal item shell not be installed until the deferred submittal documents have been approved by the building official.

Question 38

107.4 amended construction documents

Answer 38

Work shall be installed in accordance with the approved construction documents, and any changes made during the construction that are not in compliance with the approved construction documents shall be resubmitted for approval as an amended set of construction documents. 

Question 39

107.5 retention of construction documents

Answer 39

One side of approved construction documents shall be retained by the building official for a period of not less than 180 days from date of completion of the permitted work, or as required by state or local laws.