§ 8-2. Ordinary repairs.

Ordinary repairs that do not involve any violation of the USBC shall be exempt from building permit requirements. Ordinary repairs shall not include the removal, addition or relocation of any wall or partition, or the removal or cutting of any structural beam or bearing support, or the removal, addition or relocation of any parts of a building affecting the means of egress or exit requirements. Ordinary repairs shall not include the removal, disturbance, encapsulation, or enclosure of any asbestos-containing material. Ordinary repairs shall not include additions, alterations, replacement or relocation of the plumbing or electrical systems, or other work affecting public health or general safety. The term "ordinary repairs" shall mean the replacement of the following materials with like materials:

(1)

Painting;

(2)

Roofing when not exceeding 100 square feet of roof area;

(3)

Glass when not located within specific hazardous locations as defined in section 2405.2 of the Uniform Statewide Building Code and all glass repairs in use group R-3 and R-4 buildings;

(4)

Doors, except those in fire-rated wall assemblies or exitways;

(5)

Floor coverings and porch flooring;

(6)

Repairs to plaster, interior tile work, and other wall coverings;

(7)

Cabinets installed in residential occupancies;

(8)

Wiring and equipment operating at less than 50 volts.

(Code 2000, § 5.2)

(Code 2000, § 5.2)