Discussion and Review of Tiffin Municipal Code Revisions – Preparation for Setting the Public Hearing — Tiffin City Code - DRAFT

CHAPTER 155 BUILDING CODES (1) One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet (18.58 m2). (2) Fences not over six feet (1829 mm) high. (3) Retaining walls that are not over four feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge. (4) Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18927 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed two to one. (5) Sidewalks and driveways. (6) Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops, and similar finish work. (7) Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep. (8) Swings and other playground equipment. (9) Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support. (10) Decks not exceeding 200 square feet (18.58 m2) in area, that are not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade at any point and do not serve the exit door required by Section R311.4. (11) Reapplication of shingles and roof sheathing provided less than 50 percent of the sheathing is replaced and other structural alterations are not required. (12) Reapplication of siding. (13) Window replacement provided window opening sizes are not altered and conforming rescue and escape windows are present in all sleeping rooms. B. Electrical: (1) Repairs and maintenance: A permit shall not be required for minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed receptacles. C. Gas: (1) Portable heating, cooking or clothes drying appliances. (2) Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe. (3) Portable-fuel-cell appliances that are not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power grid. D. Mechanical: CODE OF ORDINANCES, TIFFIN, IOWA - 1304 -