Any owner or authorized agent intending to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building, structure or portion thereof, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any fire, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit unless work is specifically exempted by this code.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
Where equipment replacements and repairs must be performed after hours in an emergency situation, the contractor shall call the Building Safety Hotline (343-7500) before commencing the work. The permit application shall be submitted within the next working business day to the building official.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of the Municipality. Exemptions from the requirement for a permit shall not constitute an exemption from the licensing requirements in section 23.10.105.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
A building permit shall not be required for the following:
A. 
One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet.
B. 
Fences of light-frame construction not over eight feet high.
C. 
Oil derricks.
D. 
An isolated retaining wall where the retained height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the retained soil at the face of the wall is not more than 4 feet and the top of the wall above the retained soil is not more than one foot. Multiple walls, separated by terraces to form an aggregate wall height greater than 4 feet are also exempt where the clear distance between the back face of the lower wall and the front face of the upper wall is greater than two times the retained height of soil of the lower wall.
E. 
Water tanks supported directly upon grade, if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2:1.
F. 
Platforms, walks, stairs, ramps and driveways not more than 30 inches above grade, not over any basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route.
G. 
Stairs and decks serving a manufactured home installed on a non-permanent foundation.
H. 
Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops and similar finish work.
I. 
Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
J. 
Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R, Division 3 Occupancy, less than 24 inches deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons and installed entirely above ground.
K. 
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.
L. 
Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches in height.
M. 
Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes and not including service systems.
N. 
Swings and playground equipment.
O. 
Construction site job shacks and fences on legal permitted construction sites.
P. 
Storage racks not over six feet high.
Q. 
Artwork six feet or less tall, where the center of gravity of the structure falls below the mid-height of the structure.
R. 
Grave markers.
S. 
Roof antennas not mechanically anchored where the existing roof structure and antenna stability under design wind loads are checked by a civil or structural engineer licensed in the State of Alaska.
T. 
Replacement of windows and doors where the rough opening is not enlarged.
U. 
Repair or replacement of exterior wall and roof coverings where the total cost of the repair or replacement using fair market value of materials and labor does not exceed $5,000.
V. 
Repair or replacement of gypsum wall board wall and ceiling finish material where the total cost of the repair and replacement using fair market value of materials and labor does not exceed $5,000. This exception does not apply to code required fire resistive construction.
W. 
Temporary structures erected for less than 15 days.
Unless otherwise exempted by this code, separate plumbing, electrical and mechanical permits shall be required for the above exempted items.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
An electrical permit shall not be required for the following:
A. 
Portable motors or other portable appliances energized by means of a cord or cable having an attachment plug end to be connected to an approved receptacle when the cord or cable is permitted by the Electrical Code.
B. 
Repair or replacement of fixed motors, transformers or fixed approved appliances of the same type and rating in the same location.
C. 
Temporary decorative lighting.
D. 
Repair or replacement of current-carrying parts of any switch, contactor or control device.
E. 
Reinstallation of attachment plug receptacles, but not the outlets.
F. 
Repair or replacement of any overcurrent device of the required capacity in the same location.
G. 
Repair or replacement of electrodes or transformers of the same size and capacity in the same location.
H. 
Removal of electrical wiring.
I. 
Temporary wiring for experimental purposes in suitable experimental laboratories.
J. 
Wiring for temporary theater, motion picture or television stage sets.
K. 
Low-energy power, controls and signal circuits of Class II and Class III as defined in the Electrical Code.
L. 
Installation, alteration or repair of electrical wiring, apparatus or equipment for the generation, transmission, distribution or metering of electrical energy or in the operation of signals or the transmission of intelligence by a public or private utility in the exercise of its function as a serving utility.
M. 
The provisions of this code shall not apply to electrical equipment used for radio and television transmissions but shall apply to equipment and wiring for power supply, the installations of towers and antennas.
N. 
Installation of any temporary system required for the testing or servicing of electrical equipment or apparatus.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
A mechanical permit shall not be required for the following:
A. 
A portable heating appliance.
B. 
Portable ventilation appliances and equipment.
C. 
A portable cooling unit.
D. 
A portable evaporative cooler.
E. 
Steam, hot water or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment or appliance regulated by the Mechanical Code.
F. 
The replacement of any minor part that does not alter the approval of equipment or appliance or make such equipment or appliance unsafe.
G. 
Self-contained refrigeration system containing 10 pounds or less of refrigerant or that are actuated by motors of one horsepower or less.
H. 
Portable fuel cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
A plumbing permit shall not be required for the following:
A. 
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.
B. 
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.
C. 
The replacement of a hose bibb, drinking fountain, wash fountain, sink or lavatory, including the faucet, provided such replacement does not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of piping other than a trap or trap arm.
D. 
The replacement of a water closet, bidet or urinal, including the flushometer valve, provided such replacement does not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of piping.
E. 
The replacement of an electric water heater in a single-family or duplex dwelling unit, provided such replacement does not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of piping.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
Buildings, structures, sheds, canopies, fences, reviewing stands and other structures of a temporary nature, intended to be occupied more than 14 days, may be erected and occupied by permit from the building official. Temporary uses and structures shall comply with AMC Section 21.05.080. Temporary structures may be erected without meeting all requirements for permanent structures provided they meet the following conditions:
A. 
Exception: Temporary structures are prohibited for Group R occupancies.
B. 
The size of the structure shall not exceed 1,500 square feet nor be more than one story in height unless otherwise approved by the building official;
C. 
The structure shall meet the required setbacks and separation from adjacent buildings as provided by municipal land use regulations, but in no case less than ten feet;
D. 
Temporary structures for public use shall comply with the building code for accessibility;
E. 
Temporary structures shall meet structural requirements in regard to type of materials, spans, and stresses as determined to be safe by the building official;
F. 
Mobile homes and trailers intended for temporary use shall be of manufactured design. Homemade mobile homes or trailers shall not be allowed;
G. 
The structure and all associated materials shall be removed from the approved location on or before the expiration date of the permit;
H. 
Permits for temporary structures located in nonresidential districts may be extended on a one-time basis for 180 days, upon application to the building official with a payment per Table 3-A;
I. 
After a temporary structure is removed from a lot, parcel or tract of land, no temporary structure may be placed at the same location for a period of at least 180 days;
J. 
Normally occupied temporary structures shall be provided with toilet facilities having sufficient capacity for the occupant load in accordance with the building code.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020; AO No. 2021-88(S), § 1, 2-15-2022)
Temporary structures occupied for 180 days or less per calendar year may be occupied on a seasonal basis and be considered a seasonal use structure. Seasonal use structures are subject to the same limitations and requirements as temporary structures, except as follows:
A. 
An annual permit shall be obtained, and an annual code compliance inspection performed prior to the establishment of the use or occupancy for each calendar year;
B. 
The annual code compliance inspection shall certify there are no hazards to health, life, or safety and proper maintenance of the structure or installations has been performed prior to re-occupancy;
C. 
Continued occupancy of seasonal use structures shall be allowed only if permitted and occupied within 360 days of the last occupancy, use or vacation. If not, the structure shall be removed from the premises so as to leave it in a clean, level, nuisance-free condition.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
The application for a temporary or seasonal use permit shall include:
A. 
Property owner's name and mailing address;
B. 
Legal description of the proposed site with a plot plan showing the proposed location of the structure on the premises, location of any existing structures, and the location of any existing or proposed parking areas;
C. 
Length of use of the proposed structure. A permit is not required if the use is 14 days or less. However, exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in violation of the provisions of this section or any other laws or ordinances of the Municipality;
D. 
Description of the proposed use and a justification of temporary or seasonal occupancy;
E. 
All required fees and cash bonds.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
A nonrefundable fee shall accompany applications for temporary or seasonal use structures. See Table 3-A of this code for applicable fee. Applications for the annual code compliance inspection for seasonal use structures shall be accompanied by the renewal fee.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
Mobile food units, including coffee carts, coffee huts, and pushcarts, (hereafter referred to as units) may be set up without obtaining a building permit and certificate of occupancy under the following restrictions:
A. 
The unit shall not exceed 8 feet 6 inches in width, 48 feet in length or 15 feet in height, including overhangs.
B. 
The unit shall be readily moveable daily and either:
1. 
Currently titled and licensed by the State of Alaska as a:
a. 
Motor vehicle, or
b. 
Trailer having a tow hitch, chassis, axles, wheels and trailer lamps and reflectors required by AMC chapter 9.44; or
2. 
A pushcart as defined in AMC Section 16.60.050 and that satisfies the requirements of AMC Section 16.60.230E.
3. 
A factory built, readily moveable, intermodal shipping container repurposed to function as a mobile food unit which can be lifted or dragged onto a trailer or vehicle within one calendar day for transport.
C. 
The unit shall obtain approval by the Department of Health and Human Services.
D. 
Approval and a permit, where applicable, shall be obtained from a public utility prior to connecting to the utility's services.
E. 
If the unit is to be connected to a public utility's water supply or wastewater system, a licensed plumbing contractor shall obtain a retrofit permit and perform the work. The water supply shall be isolated by a reduced pressure backflow assembly.
F. 
If the unit is to be connected to a natural gas supply, a retrofit permit shall be obtained by one of the following:
1. 
A licensed plumbing contractor, or
2. 
A licensed mechanical contractor that employs a licensed plumber or gas fitter.
G. 
A licensed electrical contractor shall obtain a permit to provide electrical service and/or connection to the unit. The electrical connection shall consist of an approved flexible cord, attachment cap and receptacle approved for the location.
H. 
The unit shall comply with the National Electrical Code as noted by NEC 550.4 (A). A code compliance inspection shall be performed, and necessary corrections made before power is connected. A licensed electrical contractor shall obtain a permit and make the corrections. The permit for providing electrical service and/or connection may include the corrections when performed by the same contractor.
I. 
Service equipment located adjacent to vehicle lanes or the unit shall be provided with bollards or other substantial protective barriers.
J. 
The unit shall not reduce the required number of parking spaces at existing facilities.
K. 
Mobile food units shall be an allowable use in the zoning district where the unit is proposed to be located.
L. 
Units shall comply with fire plan review and operational processes as determined by the fire marshal. These include, but are not limited to:
1. 
An Anchorage Fire Department (AFD) approved, currently serviced fire extinguisher shall be located inside the unit.
2. 
Propane tanks shall be protected from vehicle impact and shall be located in accordance with the fire code.
3. 
The unit location shall not impact fire lanes or emergency vehicle access to nearby structures.
M. 
The unit location is subject to approval by traffic engineering.
N. 
Public occupancy for consumption of food or beverages shall not be allowed inside the unit. The unit may only be occupied by the owner and employees and entered by members of the public only for ordering and take out of food and beverages for consumption outside the unit.
Units that do not meet all restrictions and requirements listed in items A. through N. shall be considered a structure and require a building permit in accordance with this code.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
The following items are required at the time of the permit application:
A. 
A completed commercial permit application.
B. 
A site plan showing the unit location.
C. 
Approval from the Department of Health and Human Services for compliance with requirements of AMC Chapter 16.60.
D. 
A current copy of the State of Alaska vehicle or trailer registration, if the structure is not a pushcart or a repurposed factory-built, readily movable, intermodal shipping container.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
Retrofit permits are limited to projects involving fire, electrical, plumbing and mechanical installations where engineering is not required by state law. Retrofit permits shall not be used on projects involving work requiring a building permit or projects requiring a change of use permit. Electrical, plumbing and mechanical retrofit permits may be used on the same project. Plan review is not required. Retrofit permits are limited in scope-of-work as follows:
A. 
One new 20 amp circuit having no more than six general purpose receptacles or light fixtures.
B. 
No more than six general purpose receptacles or light fixtures added to one or more existing 20 ampere circuits.
C. 
One 20 amp circuit for a sign.
D. 
An electrical, plumbing or mechanical alteration to a residential building containing 4 or fewer dwelling units.
E. 
An electrical, plumbing or mechanical alteration to a commercial building or a residential building containing more than 4 dwelling units where the scope of work is sufficiently minor to allow a determination that engineering is not required. Pre-approval by a plan review engineer is required.
F. 
The like for like replacement of plumbing, mechanical and electrical equipment, fixtures and appliances.
G. 
Fire systems regulated by the International Fire Code as amended under AMC Chapter 23.45.
Mechanical, plumbing and electrical installations exceeding the above listed parameters generally require engineering in accordance with state law. A commercial trade permit is required in lieu of a retrofit permit when engineering is required.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
A permit shall not be required for the installation, alteration, or repair of generation, transmission, distribution or metering or other related equipment under the ownership and control of public service utilities by established right.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application on a form furnished by the department. The application shall:
A. 
Identify and describe the work covered by the permit for which application is made.
B. 
Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done by legal description, tax parcel number, or street address to readily identify and definitely locate the proposed building or work.
C. 
Indicate the use or occupancy for which the proposed work is intended.
D. 
Be accompanied by plans, diagrams, computations and specifications, and other data as required in this code.
E. 
State the valuation of the proposed work. Valuation shall be as defined in sections 23.10.102.1 and 23.10.104.15.1.
F. 
Be signed by the owner, contractor, Architectural or Engineering licensed professional, or the owner's authorized agent. If authorized agent will be signing, a notarized statement from the owner, naming authorized agent to be acting on the owners' behalf shall be submitted.
G. 
Be accompanied by other data and information as may be required by the building official.
H. 
Be accompanied by proof of a residential contractor endorsement issued by the State of Alaska if the work under application is an alteration exceeding 25 percent of the value of a residential structure of one to four units, or construction of a residential structure of one to four units. This requirement does not apply to an individual administering or performing work on their own residence.
I. 
Include an estimate of the number of inspections required to complete the project for the following permit types, which are charged on a fee-per-inspection basis:
1. 
Change of Use;
2. 
Demolition;
3. 
Relocatable Set-up;
4. 
Mobile Food Units; and
5. 
Trade Permits involving mechanical, electrical, or plumbing work but no structural work.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020; AO No. 2021-88(S), § 2, 2-15-2022)
When it is required that documents be prepared by a registered design professional, the building official shall be authorized to require the owner to engage and designate on the building permit application a registered design professional who shall act as the registered design professional in responsible charge. If the circumstances require, the owner shall designate a substitute registered design professional in responsible charge who shall perform the duties required of the original registered professional in responsible charge. The building official shall be notified in writing by the owner if the registered design professional in responsible charge is changed or is unable to continue to perform the duties. Any changes to design documents following designation of a new design professional in responsible charge shall be done in strict accordance with State of Alaska statutes and regulations governing architects, engineers, and land surveyors. The registered design professional in 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. Where structural observation is required by the building code, the inspection program shall name the individual or firms who are to perform structural observation and describe the stages of construction at which structural observation is to occur (see also Special Inspection Program).
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
A. 
General. An applicant for a residential or commercial building permit shall have the option for qualified third-party reviewing professionals to conduct the reviews listed under section 23.10.104.9B. It shall not be the responsibility of the building official to review disciplines for building code compliance that have been reviewed and stamped in accordance with this section by qualified third-party professionals.
Exclusions: This option is not available for:
1. 
Risk category III and IV structures as defined in the International Building Code.
2. 
Structures exceeding 100 feet in height above grade plane.
3. 
Normally occupied buildings that are four or more stories or 45 feet or more above grade plane.
4. 
Buildings and structures owned or leased by the Municipality of Anchorage including the Anchorage School District.
B. 
Review disciplines. The following review disciplines qualify for optional third-party plan review:
1. 
Structural review consisting of the review of structural plans and associated calculations for compliance with the building codes, local amendments, and referenced standards adopted under this Title.
2. 
Architectural review of the nonstructural provisions of the building codes, local amendments, and referenced standards, including review for compliance with the building envelope energy conservation code provisions, adopted under this Title. Review for compliance with the International Fire Code is performed by the Anchorage Fire Department and is excluded from this option.
3. 
Electrical review for compliance with the electrical code, local amendments, and referenced standards, including the electrical provisions of the energy conservation code, adopted under this Title.
4. 
Mechanical review for compliance with the mechanical, fuel gas and plumbing codes, local amendments thereto, and referenced standards, including the mechanical provisions in the energy conservation code, adopted under this Title.
C. 
Reviewer qualifications. The department shall pre-qualify all reviewers, shall maintain a list of approved reviewers, and assign each a reviewer identification number. Only approved reviewers may perform the optional third-party plan review allowed under this section. A reviewer may qualify for more than one discipline. To apply for inclusion on the list, a person shall first submit an application on a form furnished by the department and include a resume detailing relevant experience. The department shall approve an applicant meeting the requirements set forth below and who has not had the person's state registration revoked or suspended by the state in the previous five years. The minimum qualifications to perform review, by discipline, are as follows:
1. 
Structural review shall be performed by a professional engineer currently registered by the State of Alaska Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors as either a structural engineer or a civil engineer. A reviewing civil or structural engineer must be able to demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of structural engineering experience in Alaska or a similar climate and seismic zone as Anchorage.
2. 
Architectural review shall be performed by a professional architect currently registered by the State of Alaska Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors or by an engineer currently registered by the State of Alaska Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors possessing an International Code Council Building Plans Examiner certification. Review of plans for detached residential buildings with three or fewer dwelling units may be performed by an individual having an International Code Council Building Plans Examiner certification. A person performing architectural review must be able to demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of building design and/or review experience in Alaska or a similar climate.
3. 
Electrical review shall be performed by a professional engineer currently registered by the State of Alaska Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors as an electrical engineer. A reviewing electrical engineer must be able to demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of building electrical design experience in Alaska or a similar climate.
4. 
Mechanical, fuel gas and plumbing review shall be performed by a professional engineer currently registered by the State of Alaska Board of Registration for Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors as a mechanical engineer. A reviewing mechanical engineer must be able to demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of building mechanical design experience in Alaska or a similar climate.
D. 
Process.
1. 
Reviews shall be conducted only by individuals selected from the department's list of approved review professionals.
2. 
No permit application will be accepted where a third-party review professional or a member of their household or immediate family serves as a designer of the project, is an employee of the firm or company acting as the engineer or architect of record for the project, or has a business or financial interest in the completed project. For purposes of this section, the definition of "immediate family" in the Ethics Code, section 1.15.180, shall apply.
3. 
Reviewing professionals shall be hired by the owner or the owner's authorized agent.
4. 
The applicant shall designate on the building permit application that the third-party plan review option has been elected and completed in accordance with this section and shall list each review discipline elected.
5. 
Third-party reviews shall be finalized in advance of submitting the reviewed plans to the municipality.
6. 
To be considered a complete third-party plan review, the reviewed plans shall be physically or electronically stamped "Reviewed for Code Compliance" by the third-party reviewer, with the stamp including the reviewer's name, signature, date and municipality designated third-party reviewer identification number assigned by the department.
7. 
Change orders and deferred submittals shall be reviewed and approved by the third-party reviewers prior to submittal to the department.
E. 
Letter of review. Each third-party plan reviewer shall submit a signed letter of review to accompany the permit application. The letter shall include:
1. 
Description of the scope of work and scope of review,
2. 
Detailed description of the reviewer's design and review experience relevant to the specific project,
3. 
List of comments, issues identified and corrections made to the completed plans,
4. 
Notes and calculations required by this Title from the plan review process,
5. 
Statement the reviewer accepts responsibility for the review and does not have a conflict of interest prohibited by subsection D.2, and
6. 
Statement the reviewer indemnifies, holds harmless and shall defend the municipality from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses, including but not limited to attorney fees and costs, arising out of or resulting from the performance of the review, to the fullest extent permitted by law. This statement shall be in a form approved by the municipal risk manager and be executed by: (a) the reviewing professional; (b) the building construction contractor; and (c) the current owner of the property and any party under contract to purchase the property within a year of its completion.
F. 
Restriction of authority. Third-party reviewing professionals do not have authority to approve code modifications or alternative materials, designs, and methods of construction and equipment as defined in this Title. Any request for consideration of code modifications or alternative materials, designs, and methods of construction and equipment shall be submitted to the building official for approval prior to or with the permit application.
G. 
Auditing.
1. 
The building official may audit the reviews conducted by third-party reviewing professionals as necessary to enforce the provisions of this Title.
2. 
The building official shall audit a minimum of 10 percent of the reviews submitted under this optional third-party plan review process.
H. 
Revocation of privilege. The building official may revoke the approved reviewer status of any individual who has their registration suspended or revoked by the state, is found to have provided materially false statements or information on the reviewer application or in a letter of review, or who commits fraudulent acts in the course of providing plan reviewer services. False statements are punishable as unsworn falsification under applicable law. The building official shall provide the person a reasonable opportunity to respond to the grounds for revocation before making a final decision. The building official's final decision under this subsection shall be provided in writing as a notice to the individual consistent with section 23.10.103.3.3.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020; AO No. 2021-88(S), § 3, 2-15-2022; AO No. 2023-130(S), § 1, 1-16-2024; AO No. 2023-136(S), § 1, 2-27-2024[1])
[1]
Editor's note — This ordinance provided that this section shall sunset and be automatically repealed without any action of the assembly on 12-31-2025, and the text of this code section prior to such ordinance shall be restored. Section 2 of AO No. 2025-134 reauthorized the aforementioned ordinance and extended the sunset date to 12-31-2026, with the final annual report from the department due by October 2027.
Construction documents, statement of special inspections, structural observation programs, geotechnical reports and other data shall be submitted in accordance with the policies prescribed by the building official. The construction documents shall be prepared by a registered design professional where required by state statute. Where special conditions exist, the building official is authorized to require additional construction documents to be prepared by a registered design professional.
A. 
Exceptions:
1. 
The building official is authorized to waive the submission of construction documents and other data not required to be prepared by a registered design professional if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that review of construction documents is not necessary to obtain compliance with this code.
2. 
Only one copy of specifications and calculations are required.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
Construction documents shall be legible, dimensioned and drawn upon suitable material. The text on the field set of plans shall be a minimum of 3/32 inch in height. Information on plans shall be organized in a logical manner to be readily understandable by contractors, plan reviewers and inspectors. Electronic media documents are permitted to be submitted when approved by the building official. Construction documents shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature, and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that the work will conform to the provisions of this code and relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, as determined by the building official. Extraneous details or other information not related to the project shall not be included on the drawings.
Plans for buildings of other than a detached dwelling unit or accessory structure regulated by the IRC, or a single story Group U occupancy shall indicate how required structural and fire-resistive integrity will be maintained where penetrations are made for electrical, mechanical, plumbing and communication conduits, pipes and similar systems.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
Shop drawings for the fire protection system(s) shall be submitted to indicate conformance with the fire code. The construction documents and shall be approved prior to the start of system installation. Shop drawings shall contain all information as required by the fire code.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
The construction documents shall show in sufficient detail the location, construction, size and character of all portions of the means of egress in compliance with the provisions of this code. In other than detached single family dwelling units, the construction documents shall designate the number of occupants to be accommodated on every floor, and in all rooms and spaces.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
Construction documents for all buildings shall describe the exterior wall and roof envelope in sufficient detail to determine compliance with this code. The construction documents shall provide details of the exterior wall envelope as required, including flashing, intersections with dissimilar materials, corners, end details, control joints, intersections at roof, eaves or parapets, means of drainage, water-resistive membrane and details around openings.
The construction documents shall include manufacturer's installation instructions providing supporting documentation that the proposed penetration and opening details described in the construction documents maintain the weather resistance of the exterior envelope. The supporting documentation shall fully describe the exterior system, which was tested, where applicable, as well as the test procedure used.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
The construction documents submitted with the permit application shall be accompanied by a site plan showing to scale the size and location of new construction and existing structures on the site, distances from lot lines, the established street grades, proposed finish grades and elevations at all lot corners, based on ties to a recovered benchmark identified in the MOA Benchmark Network. Assumed elevations shall only be allowed with prior written consent of the department. The site plan shall also show existing and proposed drainage patterns, identifying any location where drainage is proposed to be transported off-site; and, as applicable, flood hazard areas, floodways, and design flood elevations; and it shall be drawn in accordance with an accurate boundary line survey. In the case of demolition, the site plan shall show construction to be demolished, and the location and size of existing structures and construction to remain on the site or plot. Any changes to existing topography must also conform to the requirements of Chapter 23.105, Grading, Excavation and Fill, and Landscaping. The building official is authorized to waive or modify the requirement for a site plan when the application for permit is for alteration or repair or when otherwise warranted.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
For the purposes of this section, deferred submittals are defined as those portions of the design not submitted at the time of the application.
Deferral of any submittal items shall have the prior approval of the building official. The registered design professional in responsible charge shall list the deferred submittals on the construction documents for review by the building official.
Documents for deferred submittal items shall be submitted to the registered design professional in responsible charge who shall review and forward them to the building official with a notation indicating the deferred submittal documents have been reviewed and been found to be in general conformance with the design of the building. The notation must be clearly outlined on the documents and must be accompanied by the signature of the registered design professional in responsible charge. The deferred submittal items shall not be installed until the design and submittal documents are approved by the building official. Copies of the approved deferred submittal documents shall be kept on site for reference by inspectors.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
Work shall be installed in accordance with the approved construction documents, and any changes made prior to or during construction that are not in compliance with the approved construction documents shall be resubmitted for approval as an amended set of construction documents through a change order. Changes of a minor nature may utilize the field change order process.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
The building official shall keep official records of applications received, permits and certificates issued, fees collected, reports of inspections, and notices and orders issued. One set of approved plans, specifications and computations shall be retained in the official records for the period required for retention of public records, and one set of approved plans and specifications shall be returned to the applicant and shall be kept on the site of the building or work at all times while the work authorized thereby is in progress. The building official will provide digital long-term retention documentation as per approved retention plan adopted by the Assembly including but not limited to the following items: Applications, permits, certificates issued, fees collected, reports of final inspections, and all notice and orders.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
The application, plans, specifications, computations and other data filed for permit shall be reviewed by the building official. Such plans may be reviewed by other departments of the Municipality to verify compliance with any applicable laws under their jurisdiction. Once all documents are reviewed and approved by all departments of the Municipality, the building official shall stamp the approved plans "Reviewed for Code Compliance". Such approved plans shall not be changed, modified or altered without authorization from the building official, and all work regulated by this code shall be done in accordance with the approved plans. Once documents are approved, all changes made shall require a change order or field change order.
It shall be the building official's option to require an express plan review for one or more plan review disciplines following two or more unsuccessful attempts to resolve plan review comments.
For applications submitted under section 23.10.104.9, when the building official finds the application complete in meeting the requirements for acceptance of plan review and building code compliance responsibilities by the independent reviewing professional(s), the building official shall stamp the accepted plans "Accepted". Once documents are accepted, all changes made shall require documentation of the changes by change order or field change order, showing review and approval by the independent reviewing professional and acceptance by the building official. One set of construction documents so reviewed or accepted shall be retained by the building official, and one set shall be kept at the site of work and shall be open to inspection by the building official or a duly authorized representative.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
Express plan review is an option exercised by the permit applicant or building official to expeditiously resolve plan review comments.
A. 
Limitation: The permit applicant may request an express plan review any time after the initial plan review is completed.
B. 
Eligible Projects and Applicable Reviews: Any permit or plan review discipline, including architectural, structural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, fire, land use, traffic engineering, NPDES, right-of-way, flood hazard and Project Management and Engineering (PM&E) reviews. In addition, express plan review may be used for change orders and deferred submittals. Express plan review may be used on phased projects. For example, the structural, architectural and civil plans may be submitted for review prior to the plumbing, mechanical and electrical plans, and partial permits such as a footing and foundation permit may be issued.
C. 
Submittal Requirements: Complete the express plan review application and schedule the plan review meeting as described below.
D. 
Plan Review Meeting:
1. 
The plan review meeting is the basis of the express plan review process.
2. 
The permit applicant schedules the plan review meeting through the Development Services secretary at 343-8301. The applicant specifies which disciplines are required to attend the meeting. All applicable design professionals and municipal plan reviewers are required to attend the meeting.
3. 
The Municipality reviews plans and supporting documentation during the meeting.
4. 
The meeting is intended to be a collaborative process between the design professionals and plan reviewers. The objective will be approval of code compliant construction documents.
5. 
Required corrections of a minor nature can be made to the plans and/or supporting documentation during the meeting. The design professional may either mark-up the plans by hand or submit new plans at a later time with the appropriate revisions. Changes made by hand shall be bubbled, initialed and dated by the design professional.
6. 
Corrections requiring redesign and/or substantial plan revisions shall be made outside the scope of the meeting.
7. 
Additional plan review meetings may be scheduled at the applicant's discretion as necessary to review revisions and obtain approval.
E. 
Fee: The express plan review fee is listed in Table 3-B. The fee is in addition to all other applicable permit fees. The fee applies to plan review meeting time and does not apply to plan review conducted outside the scope of the meeting. Payment is due prior to obtaining a permit.
F. 
Express Plan Review Availability: Express Plan Review is based on the availability of the plan review staff as determined by the building official.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
This code shall not require changes in the construction documents, construction or designated occupancy of a structure for which a lawful permit has been heretofore 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.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
Applications for which no permit is issued within 360 days following the date of application shall expire by limitation and plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the building official. The building official may extend the time for action by the applicant on written request by the applicant showing circumstances beyond the control of the applicant prevented action from being taken. An application shall not be extended if this code or any other pertinent laws or ordinances are amended subsequent to the date of application. In order to renew action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020; AO No. 2021-88(S), § 4, 2-15-2022)
The building official may issue a permit for the construction of part of a building, structure or building service equipment before the entire plans and specifications for the whole building, structure or building service equipment are submitted or approved, provided adequate information and detailed statements have been filed complying with all pertinent requirements of the technical codes. The holder of such permit shall proceed with the approved work at the holder's risk, without assurance the permit for the entire building, structure or building service will be granted. This approval must be approved by the building official and shall require written documentation prior to any work being done.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
If the building official finds the work described in an application for a permit and the plans, specifications and other data filed conform to the requirements of this code, the technical codes, and other pertinent laws and ordinances, and all permit fees have been paid, the building official shall issue a permit to the owner, contractor or authorized agent. If a contractor is performing the work, the permit shall be issued in the name of the contractor.
Exceptions:
1. 
The Building Official may require a permit applicant to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy for a previous permit with an expired Conditional Certificate of Occupancy.
2. 
The Building Official may require a permit applicant to reopen an expired permit and obtain a Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Completion for said expired permit before issuance of another permit.
3. 
The Building Official may require a permit applicant to remedy a stop work order, notice of violation, or notice of permit requirement on the applicant's other projects or permits prior to accepting a permit application.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
The issuance or granting of a permit shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this code or of any other ordinance of the Municipality. Permits presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this code or other ordinances of the Municipality shall not be valid. The issuance of a permit based on construction documents and other data shall not prevent the building official from requiring the correction of errors in the construction documents and other data. The building official is also authorized to prevent occupancy or use of a structure in violation of this code or of any other ordinances of the Municipality.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
A. 
Permits (other than fire protection and life safety system permits). Every permit issued by the building official under the provisions of the technical codes shall expire by limitation and become null and void, if the building or work authorized by the permit is not commenced within 360 days from the date of the permit issuance, or if the building or work authorized by the permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 360 days. For the purposes of this section, work shall be deemed suspended or abandoned if no inspections have occurred within 360 days. If the suspension or abandonment has not exceeded 18 months, the work may be recommenced upon application for reactivation of the permit. For reactivation, the building official shall have the option to either extend the previous plan approval at no additional charge or, if a code change has ensued in the interim, require the applicant to revise the drawings accordingly and pay a new plan review fee. For reactivation, the permit fee shall be one of half the amount required for a new permit for such work. In order to renew action on a permit abandoned or suspended more than 18 months, the building official may exercise the same option described above regarding plan review, but the permittee shall pay a new full permit fee.
Exception: When it can be demonstrated that a substantial amount of the previously permitted work has been inspected and approved, the building official may allow the permit to be reopened and final inspections be conducted to close the permit. The permittee shall pay any outstanding fees, including fees for time required to review the project file and any inspections required to close the permit. This exception will only be granted after review of the permit history by the building official. The decision to grant this exception is solely at the building official's discretion.
A permittee may apply for an extension when the permittee is unable to commence work within the time required by this section for good and satisfactory reasons. The building official may extend the time for action by the permittee upon written request by the permittee showing circumstances beyond the control of the permittee prevented action from being taken.
Unless the property has a valid Conditional Use approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission which sets a longer period-of-time for completion, grading permits in residential zoned areas shall be completed within two years of permit issuance. Once a grading permit expires, a stop work order shall be issued, investigative fees shall be paid to reactivate the permit, and a bond posted. The bond shall be no less than the valuation to complete the work. The bond shall be forfeited if work is not completed within 180 days from the permit reactivation date.
B. 
Fire protection and life safety system permits. All work under a permit to install, upgrade or replace a fire protection or life safety system regulated by the International Fire Code shall be complete and a certificate of completion obtained within one year following the date of permit issuance. For failure to timely close a permit, see the fines schedule in 23.10 Table O.
Exceptions:
1. 
Upon written request, signed by all applicable parties, explaining why an extension is required, and stating the new completion date, the fire marshal may grant an extension of up to one-year.
2. 
Fire system permits associated with open building permits issued under AMC Section 23.10.104 are subject to the building permit expiration provisions of this section.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020; AO No. 2021-88(S), § 5, 2-15-2022)
The building official may, in writing, suspend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code and the technical codes when the permit is issued in error or on the basis of incorrect information supplied, or in violation of an ordinance or regulation or the provisions of these codes.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
In order to remove the permittee on a specific permit from responsibility of completing the project and obtaining a certificate of occupancy, the "Formal Transfer of Responsibilities" form shall be completed and signed by the Owner and permittee being removed.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of this section or shall be as set forth in the fee schedule adopted by the Municipality.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
Valuation is determined as follows:
A. 
The valuation used to compute fees for new construction shall be based on the Building Valuation Data Chart in the most recent August issue of the Building Safety Journal as published by the International Code Council. The regional multiplier shall be 1.3. The rates in the August issue shall become effective on the following January 1st and continue to January 1st of the following year. The valuation shall be calculated using the dollar per square foot method. The area of the building shall be the gross floor area; the total horizontal area of all floors of a building, measured between exterior faces of exterior walls, including interior balconies, mezzanines, stairwells, elevator shafts, ventilation shafts, etc., but excluding area without floor structure in atria.
1. 
The specific features listed below require a valuation calculation as described:
a. 
The area located under canopies, eaves and overhangs extending more than 4 feet from the building perimeter shall be included in the building area. The area under free-standing canopies along with the occupancy classification, shall be used to determine valuation.
b. 
The valuation used to compute fees for finished basements in single-family homes and duplexes shall be calculated as 0.67 multiplied by the valuation for new construction calculated under subsection A.
c. 
The valuation used to compute fees for partially finished basements in single family homes and duplexes shall be calculated at 0.40 multiplied by the valuation for new construction calculated under subsection A.
d. 
The valuation used to compute fees for permanent fabric structures shall be calculated as 0.50 multiplied by the valuation for new construction calculated under subsection A.
2. 
Notwithstanding the above, for fees paid and collected from and including February 15, 2023 through December 31, 2023, the Building Valuation Data Chart published in the August 2021 issue of Building Safety Journal shall be used to compute fees, including those under subsection B when applicable.
B. 
The valuation used to compute fees for projects other than new construction calculated under section 23.10.104.15.1A shall be provided by the permit applicant and verified by the building official. The valuation shall be the total cost required to complete the project presuming all labor will be compensated and all materials will be purchased at fair market value. Where volunteer labor or donated materials are contributed, the valuation shall nevertheless include the fair market value of donated labor and materials. The building official reserves the right to require a copy of the signed construction contract to verify valuation.
If an applicant prefers not to provide a copy of the signed construction contract when questioned about the stated valuation, the Building Official will calculate valuation using the Building Valuation Data Chart as described in item 23.10.104.15.1A. to compute the valuation as if the project were new construction, and then scale this valuation by multiplying by the appropriate percentage identified in the following table for minor, medium, major or full alterations. The building official's determination of a project as being minor, medium, major or full shall be final and not appealable.
Extent of Alteration
Valuation % of New Construction
Definition of the Extent of Alteration1
Minor
20%
Primarily cosmetic work (refinishing walls, ceilings, floors) with minor mechanical, electrical and plumbing work, and incidental structural work. No reconfiguration of space.
Medium
40%
Reconfiguration of less than 50% of the tenant space involving the addition/removal of walls/partitions and associated plumbing, mechanical and electrical work; modification/repair of ceiling systems; replacement of portions of glazing systems; medium projects may include minor changes to the exterior envelope or structural systems.
Major
60%
Reconfiguration of more than 50% of a tenant space involving the addition/removal of walls/partitions and associated plumbing, mechanical and electrical work; installation of new glazing systems and/or ceiling systems; upgrading of structural systems in limited areas to receive increased loads. Significant upgrades to mechanical, electrical or plumbing systems.
Full
80%
Near complete reconfiguration of space involving the demolition of nearly all non-load-bearing walls/partitions (leaving a structural shell) and the installation of new walls/partitions; replacement of electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems; structural upgrades to meet seismic provisions, or other substantial structural renovation, extensive structural repair.
Notes:
1 The extent of alteration includes one or more of the elements in the definition. The floor area affected shall be calculated on the entire areas of the rooms where alterations are proposed. If a project has areas for which it is reasonable to distinguish as being of different categories, it is appropriate to calculate the area separately to develop the value.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020; AO No. 2023-12, § 1, 2-7-2023)
A. 
Plan review fees shall be calculated in accordance with Table 3-B and paid at the time of document submittal.
B. 
Plan review fees are in addition to permit fees.
C. 
Other than driveway review fees which are assessed on a case-by-case basis, a Fire Department Plan Review fee is not required for detached one-and two-family dwellings.
D. 
Plan review fees calculated as a percentage of the permit fee on fee-per-inspection permits shall be adjusted accordingly based on actual number of inspections used.
E. 
Where plans are incomplete or changed so-as-to require additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged at the rate shown in Table 3-B of this code.
F. 
Structures that are identical to a previously approved and permitted structure may qualify for "pre-approved" status for purposes of the plan review fee assessment. The plans must be submitted within the same code cycle. Each identical structure shall be issued a separate building permit.
G. 
Plan review fees for projects submitted under the optional process described in section 23.10.104.9 qualify for a reduced fee, as noted in Table 3-B.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
A. 
Permit fees depend on the type and extent of construction. Some projects may require more than one type of permit fee, e.g., a building containing an elevator will require a general building permit and an elevator permit. Where a technical code is adopted by the Municipality for which no fee schedule is shown in this code, the fee required shall be in accordance with the schedule established by the Assembly. Permit fees shall be assessed as follows:
1. 
Permit fees for new construction, additions, alterations to existing buildings and repairs shall be based on valuation determined per 23.10.104.15.1 and calculated in accordance with Table 3-A.
2. 
Permit fees for stand-alone plumbing, mechanical and/or electrical work that does not involve structural or alteration work and that does not qualify as a retrofit permit shall be assessed on a fee-per-inspection basis in accordance with Table 3-C.
3. 
Permit fees for change of use and/or occupancy classification that do not involve alteration work shall be assessed a fee-per-inspection basis in accordance with Table 3-C.
4. 
Permit fees for a temporary gas or electrical service that is not associated with a building permit shall be assessed in accordance with Table 3-D.
5. 
Permit fees for retrofit permits shall be assessed in accordance with Table 3-E.
6. 
Elevator, escalator, moving walk, dumbwaiter, platform-lift and stairway chairlift permit and inspection fees shall be assessed in accordance with Table 3-F.
7. 
Grading, excavation and fill permit fees shall be assessed in accordance with Table 3-G.
8. 
Residential re-roof permit fees shall be assessed in accordance with Table 3-H.
9. 
Manufactured (mobile) home set-up permit fees shall be assessed in accordance with Table 3-I.
10. 
Sign permit fees shall be assessed in accordance with Table 3-J.
11. 
Fire systems permit fees shall be assessed in accordance with Table 3-M.
B. 
For permit fees assessed on the number of inspections, the applicant shall estimate the number of inspections by discipline. The building official will assist the permit applicant with the initial estimate. The building official reserves the right to correct the estimate based on historic information for similar projects. A refund will be granted for inspections not used. Additional fees are required for inspections exceeding the estimated number.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020; AO No. 2021-88(S), § 6, 2-15-2022)
A. 
The building official shall refund a fee that is paid or collected in error.
B. 
The building official may refund up to eighty percent (80%) of the permit fee paid when a permit is cancelled.
Exception: The building official may grant a full refund of the permit fee if no work has been done by the Municipality, and the permittee shows the cancellation of the permit was beyond the permittee's control.
C. 
The building official may refund the full plan review fee if the permit is cancelled before any review has begun.
D. 
The building official shall not refund any fee unless it is requested in writing by the original permittee.
E. 
Permits expired by more than 360 days are not entitled to a refund.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
A. 
Definition. Shelter unit means a rigid structure of small size designed by the manufacturer to be portable and relocatable, and intended for limited, short-term use by individuals without permanent housing. A shelter unit may be for sleeping overnight, or provided ancillary to sleeping shelter units for small gatherings of persons or for personal hygiene (restroom/washroom facilities). Exclusions: Common fabric tents typically available at retailers rated by the manufacturer for four persons or less.
B. 
Shelter units may be set up without obtaining a building permit and certificate of occupancy under the following restrictions and requirements:
1. 
Sleeping units shall not exceed 120 square feet gross floor area.
2. 
Hygiene and community units shall not exceed 400 square feet gross floor area.
a. 
Exception: Units meeting the requirements of relocatable ancillary buildings under AMC Chapter 23.95 may exceed this limit.
3. 
Units shall be capable of supporting 20 psf snow load and be able to resist 95 mph wind load. This requirement may be met by certification of the manufacturer.
4. 
Units shall be restrained to resist wind load. The attachment shall be designed and stamped by a licensed civil or structural engineer, or by certification of the manufacturer if included with the unit.
5. 
Wall/roof panel finish material shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E84 and the flame spread shall not exceed 200 and the smoke developed index shall not exceed 450 (Class C finish material).
6. 
Units shall be located and arranged to allow for emergency responder access and snow removal.
a. 
A minimum clear space of at least five feet shall be provided on sides subject to snow shedding. This clear space may be shared by adjacent units within a cluster.
b. 
A minimum clear space of at least five feet shall be provided in front (on the door side) of each unit.
c. 
Units may be located adjacent to each other forming clusters with up to eight units per cluster. Clusters of units shall be located ten feet minimum from permanent structures, property lines, support structures and other clusters.
7. 
The accumulation of trash, combustibles, and other obstructions shall not be allowed in the required clear space.
8. 
Snow shall not be allowed to accumulate on the unit.
9. 
Electrical permit required:
a. 
A licensed electrical contractor shall obtain a permit to provide electrical service and/or connection to the unit(s). The electrical connection shall consist of an approved flexible cord, attachment cap and receptacle approved for the location.
b. 
Units shall comply with the National Electrical Code as noted by NEC 550.4(A). A code compliance inspection shall be performed, and necessary corrections made before power is connected. A licensed electrical contractor shall obtain a permit and make the correction. The permit for providing electrical service and/or connection may include the corrections when performed by the same contractor.
c. 
Installations involving connection to more than one unit require an electrical design sealed by an Alaska licensed electrical engineer.
10. 
Occupants shall have access to on-site toilet, bathing facilities, and trash service.
11. 
If any unit is connected to a water supply or wastewater system, a licensed plumbing contractor shall obtain a retrofit permit and perform the work. A public water supply shall be isolated by a reduced pressure backflow assembly.
12. 
If any unit is to be connected to a natural gas or propane supply, a retrofit permit shall be obtained by one of the following:
a. 
A licensed plumbing contractor, or
b. 
A licensed mechanical contractor that employs a licensed plumber or gas fitter.
13. 
Service equipment located adjacent to vehicle lanes shall be protected with bollards or other substantial barrier.
14. 
Units shall comply with fire code and operational processes as determined by the fire marshal. These include, but are not limited to:
a. 
An Anchorage Fire Department (AFD) approved, currently serviced fire extinguisher shall be located inside the unit.
b. 
Propane tanks shall be protected from vehicle impact and shall be located in accordance with the fire code.
c. 
Unit locations shall not impact fire lanes or emergency vehicle access to the units or nearby structures.
C. 
Units that do not meet all applicable restrictions and requirements listed in subsection B shall require a building permit in accordance with this Code.
(AO No. 2023-70(S-1), § 3, 7-11-2023; AO No. 2024-53, § 1, 5-21-2024)