International Building Code Section 105.2 is amended to read as follows:

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:

Building:

1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided that the floor area is not greater than 200 square feet.

2. Fences not over 7 feet high.

3. Oil derricks.

4. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet 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 IIA liquids.

5. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity is not greater than 5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width is not greater than 2:1.

6. Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade, and not over any basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route.

7. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.

8. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.

9. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy that are less than 24 inches deep, are not greater than 5,000 gallons and are installed entirely above ground.

10. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems.

11. Swings, slides and other exterior playground equipment.

12. Window awnings in Group R-3 and U occupancies, supported by an exterior wall that do not project more than 54 inches (1,372 mm) from the exterior wall, do not require additional support and do not project beyond a property boundary.

13. Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches in height.

14. Work located primarily within public right-of-way.

15. Like-for-like (same size) window replacement for structures where no alteration of structural members is required and window U-value meets requirements of the energy code.

16. Single-story construction job shacks that are placed at a permitted job site during construction. Job shacks shall be removed upon final approval of construction, or may be required to be removed if associated permit expires or is suspended or cancelled. A job shack is a portable structure for which the primary purpose is to house equipment and supplies, and which may serve as a temporary office during construction in support of the associated construction activity.

17. Flag and light poles on private property that do not exceed 20 feet in height.

18. Like-for-like removal and replacement of residential and commercial roofing materials where no additional load is applied and no alteration of structural members is required.

Gas:

1. Portable heating appliance.

2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe.

Mechanical:

1. Portable heating appliance.

2. Portable ventilation equipment.

3. Portable cooling unit.

4. Steam, hot or chilled water piping with any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code.

5. Replacement of any part that does not alter its approval or make it unsafe.

6. Portable evaporative cooler.

7. Self-contained refrigeration system containing 10 pounds or less of refrigerant and actuated by motors of 1 horsepower or less.

Plumbing:

1. The clearing of stoppages or stopping and repairing 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 chapter and the technical codes.

2. Reinstallation or replacement of fixtures and/or valves that have accessible connections to rough-in plumbing, except a permit is required for the replacement of a water heater and reinstallation or replacement of any fixture or valve within a commercial kitchen.