Interpretation #7165

Published May 24, 2013

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Original Request

Code Version
2010
Code
BUILDING
Code Description
Building
Chapter
1
Section
105.1
Topic
separate permits

Question

Is it the intent of section 105.1 to require a separate permit for each structure being altered, constructed and/ or modified?

Answer Published 05/24/2013 at 12:12 PM

No. 105.1 does not contain the requirements for the number of
permits requires for individual projects. That requirement is
up to the AHJ.

Commentary

This is considered a jurisdictional item and this specific question needs to be addressed to the jurisdiction. Depending on a number of factors, including if the property has multiple parcel identification numbers, the buildings have different occupancies or sub-occupancies or even how the computer system in the municipality handles permitting, the needs or requirements might change. From a practical standpoint, ONE permit for three buildings can be extremely challenging and can create huge logistical problems tracking inspections, revisions and CO.