Relocatable ancillary buildings, which meet the requirements of section 23.95.200 qualify for a building permit. Relocatable ancillary buildings are exempt from the requirements of section 23.10.101.9, Moved buildings, and section 23.10.104.3, Temporary structures of the Anchorage Administrative Code, or any successor or local amendment thereto.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020)
A relocatable ancillary building which meets all of the following requirements qualifies for a building permit:
A. 
The relocatable ancillary building shall comply with the provisions of the technical codes for new buildings or structures relating to fire, building and life safety concerns and are current as of the date of the building plan review, except the relocatable ancillary building is not required to have:
1. 
Plumbing facilities;
2. 
Water service;
3. 
Permanent foundation;
4. 
Active fire alarm system, provided the relocatable ancillary building is less than 1,000 square feet in size and has at least two exit doors;
5. 
Fire sprinkler system; or
6. 
Accessibility for the disabled, provided another structure available on the site for a fundamentally similar purpose or program is offered and accessible to the disabled.
B. 
The relocatable ancillary building must be secured to prevent overturning or sliding by lateral forces, including wind, and to minimize movement during seismic activities.
C. 
A plan for the proposed location of the relocatable ancillary buildings shall be approved by the municipal Fire Department and the Development Services Department.
D. 
An electrical permit and reinspection for the relocatable ancillary building is required following each relocation thereof.
E. 
A plumbing permit and reinspection for any relocatable ancillary building having plumbing facilities or water service is required following each relocation thereof.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020; AO No. 2023-70(S-1), § 4, 7-11-2023)
A relocatable ancillary building shall meet one of the following definitions:
A. 
A publicly or privately owned moveable educational classroom or support facility meeting the Group E occupancy definition of the Building Codes contained in Title 23 and constructed for multi-year use in conjunction with one or more publicly or privately owned permanent building and which meets all of the following criteria:
1. 
Is a public or private educational facility which serves a public education purpose;
2. 
Is ancillary to a permanent building and serves the same general purpose and function as the permanent building;
3. 
Is located in close proximity to the permanent building; and
4. 
Is used as a classroom for students who have access to the plumbing facilities and water service of the permanent building or is used as a storeroom solely for classroom supplies.
B. 
A publicly owned moveable facility designated as an emergency shelter under section 16.120.040, when the emergency shelter plan has been activated under section 16.120.020.
(AO No. 2020-85, § 1, 10-27-2020; AO No. 2023-70(S-1), § 4, 7-11-2023)