Building Code Board of Appeals Agenda and Packet 2009 10 15

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14. PERMIT NOT REQUIRED. A Building Permit will NOT be required for the renovation, remodel and/or repair of an existing residence only where: a)The work is to be done by the owner or occupant, and b)The size of the structure will not be increased, and c)The structural members (design) i.e., foundations, underpinning, bearing, or framing, will not be altered or changed, and d)The scope of the work will exclude any electrical, plumbing or heating, and e)The TOTAL COST of labor and materials will not exceed $500.00. Sec. 15.04.070. Section 105.5 amended - Permit expiration. The first paragraph of Section 105.5 of 2009 International Building Code shall read as follows: 105.5 Expiration. Except for permits for alterations involving only one discipline, every permit issued by the building official under the provisions of this code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 180 days from the date of such permit, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 180 days. Every permit for alterations involving only one discipline which is issued by the building official under the provisions of this code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 90 days from the date of such permit, or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 90 days. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained to do so, and the fee therefore shall be one half the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work, and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year. In order to renew action on a permit after expiration, the permittee shall pay a new full permit fee. Sec. 15.04.080. Section 1609.3.2, Wind loads. The following Section 1609.3.2 is added to the 2009 International Building Code: Section 1609.3.2. Wind Speeds. The minimum basic wind speed for determining wind pressure shall be, for the Special Wind Region which encompasses the City of Louisville, V3s=115mph and Vfm=100 as interpolated from Table 1609.3.1. Sec. 15.04.090. Section 1608.2 amended - Ground snow loads. Section 1608.2 of the 2009 International Building Code is amended by the addition of the following sentence inserted at the end of the section: The roof snow load shall be 30 pounds per square foot. 3