1.
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Repair of a fire damaged or condemned structure or equipment.
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2.
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Cutting away of any walls, partitions or portion thereof.
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3.
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Close up of exterior wall openings.
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4.
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Removal or cutting of any structural beam or load-bearing support.
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5.
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Removal or change of any required means of egress, or rearrangement
of parts of a structure affecting the egress requirements.
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6.
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Increase or decrease the number of dwelling units in a structure.
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7.
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Change of occupancy within the same use group or change the
use of all or part of a structure to another use group.
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8.
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Install dropped ceilings or otherwise create concealed spaces.
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9.
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Install bars or protective grills on windows or door openings.
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10.
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Accessory buildings, such as tool sheds, cabanas, "playhouses,"
etc., more than fifty (50) square feet in area.
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11.
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Change in roof covering system.
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12.
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Install, add to, alter, replace or relocate any piping in the
water supply, sewer, drainage, soil, waste, vent, standpipe, sprinkler
system, or to install, add to, alter, replace or relocate any part
of a fire protection, electrical, mechanical or plumbing system, or
any other equipment which is regulated or required by this code; except
as specifically permitted by an exception listed under Section 107.1
or by an exception contained in the applicable code adopted by the
City.
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13.
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The addition, removal, or change-out of any type of glazing
in the thermal envelope of a building, including, but not limited
to, windows, glazed doors, or skylights.
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105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from
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 ordinances of this jurisdiction.
Permits shall not be required for the following when properly installed/completed:
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Building:
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1.
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One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage
sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area is not
greater than fifty (50) square feet (11m2).
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2.
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Replacement of a section of fencing less than or equal to ten
(10) feet in length and/or minor repairs to an existing section less
than or equal to ten (10) feet in length.
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3.
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Retaining walls that are not over four (4) feet (1,219 mm) in
height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall,
unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or IIIA liquids.
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4.
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Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity is not
greater than five thousand (5,000) gallons (18,925 L) and the ratio
of height to diameter or width is not greater than 2:1.
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5.
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Sidewalks and driveways not more than thirty (30) inches (762
mm) above adjacent grade, not over any basement or story below, not
requiring a handrail, not including stairs, and are not part of an
accessible route.
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6.
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Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, floor finishing, installation
of hardwood flooring, cabinets, counter tops where the counter area
does not increase the length or change the footprint, and similar
finish work.
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7.
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Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets
and scenery.
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8.
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Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group "R-3" occupancy
that are less than twenty-four (24) inches (610 mm) deep, are not
greater than five thousand (5,000) gallons (18,925 L) and are installed
entirely above ground.
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9.
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Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural
purposes, not including service systems.
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10.
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Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached
one- and two-family dwellings.
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11.
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Window awnings in Group "R-3" and U occupancies, supported by
an exterior wall that do not project more than fifty-four (54) inches
(1,372 mm) from the exterior wall, are not greater than forty (40)
square feet, do not project over the property line, and do not require
additional support.
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12.
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Non-fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions
not over five (5) feet nine (9) inches (1,753 mm) in height.
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13.
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Antennae, non-dish television or radio, twelve (12) feet or
less in height, attached to, or located on the roof of a building
or mounted on the ground other than in the front yard area; or dish
antennae not more than two (2) feet in diameter.
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14.
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Doors, replacement or repair, with no change in opening size.
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15.
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Gutters or above grade portions of downspouts; repair or replacement.
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16.
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Paved areas for residential use on the same lot as the primary
structure without roofs, covers or enclosures.
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17.
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Plastering, patching.
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18.
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Miscellaneous site work, excavation or fill which creates a
permanent change in elevation along the property line of not more
than six (6) inches.
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19.
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Roof covering replacement when done with like material, including
replacement of twenty-five (25%) or less of the roof sheathing.
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20.
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Siding, exterior, new pre-finished metal or vinyl installed
over existing walls, soffits, fascia boards and overhangs, with no
change to the size or location of existing wall openings.
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21.
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Smoke detectors, battery-operated; installation.
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22.
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Steps or stairs, exterior, not exceeding two (2) risers and
are built per code requirements.
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23.
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Storm windows or storm doors installation with no modifications
to the size or location of the wall openings.
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24.
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Swimming pools, ponds, hot tubs or spas, above ground or in-ground
pools; with no water recirculating system and with a water depth not
exceeding twenty-four (24) inches.
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25.
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Tents smaller than one hundred (100) square feet.
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26.
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Tuckpointing, including replacing or relaying not more than
four (4) square feet of masonry surface.
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Electrical:
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Repairs and maintenance. Minor repair work, including
the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical
equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles.
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Radio and television transmitting stations. The
provisions of this code shall not apply to electrical equipment used
for radio and television transmissions but do apply to equipment and
wiring for a power supply and the installations of towers and antennas.
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Temporary testing systems. A permit shall not be
required for the installation of any temporary system required for
the testing or servicing of electrical equipment or apparatus.
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Gas:
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1.
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Portable heating appliance.
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2.
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Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of
equipment or make such equipment unsafe.
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Mechanical:
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1.
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Portable heating appliance.
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2.
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Portable ventilation equipment.
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3.
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Portable cooling unit.
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4.
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Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling
equipment regulated by this code.
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5.
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Replacement of any part that does not alter its approval or
make it unsafe.
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6.
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Portable evaporative cooler.
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7.
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Self-contained refrigeration system containing ten (10) pounds
(5 kg) or less of refrigerant and actuated by motors of one (1) horsepower
(746 W) or less.
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Plumbing:
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1.
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The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent
pipe, provided, however, that if any concealed trap, drain pipe, water,
soil, waste or vent pipe becomes 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.
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2.
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The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes,
valves or fixtures and the removal and reinstallation of water closets,
provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or
rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.
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3.
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Dishwasher, automatic; replacement provided the existing water
supply connection is protected against backflow and existing waste
connection discharges separately into an approved trap, trapped fixture,
or the dishwasher connection of a food waste grinder.
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4.
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Food waste grinder, replacement, provided the existing waste
connection complies with the Plumbing Code of University City.
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5.
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Plumbing fixture replacement; with approved fixtures, when water
supply and drainage pipes comply with current code requirements.
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105.3.3 Rejected application. Rejected applications
will be held on file for sixty (60) days after the date of rejection.
If the required information or corrections are not received within
this period of time, the application shall be deemed to have been
abandoned.
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105.8 Coordination with other jurisdictions. Where
a building, structure, or premises is constructed partially outside
the City limits, the Building Official shall be authorized to enter
into agreements with the adjoining code jurisdictions to avoid duplication
of permits, inspections and fees.
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105.9 Integrated permits. The Building Commissioner
is authorized to issue integrated permits in which some or all trade
permits (e.g., mechanical, electrical, plumbing, etc.) can be including
in one (1) permit.
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It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that subcontractors
are correctly represented on the permit at all times. Further, all
subcontractors must meet the requirements of the applicable codes.
The permit applicant shall be responsible for any and all deficiencies
related to the construction scope described under the integrated permit.
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1.
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Construction, alteration, additions, repairs or the moving of
a structure (including the application fee):
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Construction Cost
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Permit Fee
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Less than $1,400.00
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$35.00
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$1,400.00 to $4,999.00
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$25.00 per $1,000.00 of construction cost
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$5,000.00 to $9,999.00
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$15.00 per $1,000.00 of construction cost plus $50.00
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$10,000.00 to $399,999.00
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$6.00 per $1,000.00 of construction cost plus $140.00
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$400,000.00 to $1,499,999.00
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$5.00 per $1,000.00 of construction cost plus $560.00
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$1.5 million and up
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$4.00 per $1,000.00 of construction cost plus $2,000.00
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2.
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Fence, new or replacement over ten (10) linear feet: thirty-five
dollars ($35.00).
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3.
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Temporary promotional displays erected: fifteen dollars ($15.00).
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4.
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Wall signs erected, constructed, painted, altered or enlarged
(based on gross sign area) as follows:
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Under 40 square feet
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$35.00
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40 to 80 square feet
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$70.00
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Over 80 square feet
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$140.00
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5.
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Freestanding signs, roof signs, or canopy signs erected, constructed,
painted, altered or enlarged (based on gross sign area) as follows:
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Under 40 square feet
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$70.00
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40 to 80 square feet
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$140.00
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Over 80 square feet
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$175.00
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6.
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Demolitions:
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Private garages
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$70.00
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Residential structures, per dwelling unit, or part thereof
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$140.00
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Other structures, per 10,000 cubic feet of the volume of the
structure or fraction thereof
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$35.00
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7.
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Flammable or combustible liquid storage tanks:
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Removal of tank
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$60.00
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Installation of tank
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$120.00
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8.
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Non-refundable application fee to extend a construction permit:
twenty dollars ($20.00).
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9.
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Non-refundable application fee to reinstate an expired permit:
thirty-five dollars ($35.00).
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10.
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Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO): seventy dollars ($70.00).
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109.20 Inspection fee schedule. The fee charged
for inspections associated with building permits shall be as scheduled
below in this Section.
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1.
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Service request inspections (per hour or portion thereof)
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$35.00
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2.
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Additional inspections (per hour or portion thereof)
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$35.00
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3.
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Missed inspection in which the inspector was unable to gain
entry to the property or the work was not completed
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$35.00
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109.21 Registration fee schedule. The fee charged
for registrations associated with permits shall be as scheduled below
in this Section.
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1.
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Annual registrations
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$30.00
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2.
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Annual renewals
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$15.00
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109.22 Integrated permit fees. Permit fees for
integrated permits shall be determined based on the building permit
fee. Fees for the disciplines shall be figured at the following percentages
and shall not be less than thirty-five dollars ($35.00) per discipline:
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Electrical: 8% of the building permit fee
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Plumbing: 7% of the building permit fee
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Mechanical: 9% of the building permit fee
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1.
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Professionally licensed (with stamp) as an architect or an engineer
in the State of Missouri or certified by the International Code Council
as an inspector in the particular field of inspection.
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2.
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Approved by the City of University City to inspect the specific
project.
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3.
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Not have a conflict of interest (vesting financially, etc.)
in the project.
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Inspections performed by members of a company that do not meet
the criteria of a third-party inspector are negated.
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Unreliability of inspection or falsifying any information of
the criteria of third-party inspection will result in permanent denial
of inspection ability.
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110.7 Workmanship. Repairs, maintenance work, alterations
or installations which are caused directly or indirectly by the enforcement
of this code shall be executed and installed in a workmanlike manner
in compliance with this code, in accordance with industry standards,
and in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions.
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1.
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Extend below the frost line of thirty (30) inches below grade.
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2.
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Constructing in accordance with ASCE-32.
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3.
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Erecting on solid rock verified to be at least thirty (30) inches
thick.
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Exception:
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1.
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Free standing structures of less than one hundred twenty-five
(125) square feet in area and less than ten (10) feet in height.
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2.
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Decks not supported by a dwelling need not be provided with
footings that extend below the frost line.
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1.
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A chain link fence, a minimum of five (5) feet in height, shall
be erected and must surround the project site, all tools and equipment,
jobsite toilets, job trailers, materials, etc. Posts for the fence
shall be metal "T" posts with a minimum height of seven (7) feet,
driven at least one (1) foot below grade, and located a minimum of
every eight (8) feet along the fence or as required by the Building
Official.
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2.
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A construction entrance shall be designated. The entrance will
consist of two (2) posts (of wood or metal) concreted or driven below
grade a minimum of a third the height of the post. This entrance will
have a gate provided between the posts and shall serve as the entrance
for all usual construction traffic. All chain link fencing is to be
strung tightly to these posts.
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3.
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The Building Official may require a lock box to be attached
to the post on the opening side of the gate to hold a key to the lock
on the gate. The Building Official shall be provided the code to this
lockbox. And the key shall be accessible by the Building Official
at all times.
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3315.3 Temporary excavation barricades. All temporary
excavations shall comply with the following requirements.
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1.
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An orange mesh barricade, a minimum of three (3) feet in height,
shall be provided around all temporary excavations. "T" posts on eight
(8) foot centers (maximum) will provide support for the fence and
the fence shall be properly anchored to the posts.
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2.
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If the excavation is within ten (10) feet of a public way, the
excavation shall be covered by a minimum of three-fourths (3/4) plywood,
one-fourth (1/4) steel, or a similar cover for all area of the excavation
that are within ten (10) feet of the public way.
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3.
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If the excavation is on public right-of-way or within three
(3) feet of the public right-of-way, a permit and inspections are
required by the Public Works Department consistent with standards
set forth in the Public Works Department Right-of-Way Management Rules
and Regulations. All Federally funded projects must also be in compliance
with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (latest version).
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3315.4 Construction fencing placement. All barricades
and construction fencing shall be in place at all times when a project
worker, owner, or other agent is not present.
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3315.5 Temporary construction fences. No construction
fence may be erected until the Building Official approves a site plan
depicting the materials, location and access gates.
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3315.6 Duration and removal of temporary construction
fences. Construction fences may not be erected more than thirty
(30) calendar days prior to the commencement of construction and must
be approved by the Building Official prior to the construction of
the fence. Construction fences must be constructed and maintained
to the requirements of Chapter 33. The fence must be removed and the
site restored to the requirements of Sections 302 and 304 of the Property
Maintenance Code of University City no later than ten (10) days after
completion of the construction, or no later than thirty (30) days
after construction has not commenced.
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3315.7 Construction fence encroachments. No temporary
construction fence shall encroach beyond the subject property line.
Furthermore, no fence shall encroach upon the public right-of-way
without the written approval of the Public Works and Parks Director.
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