Ordinances-2013-322

No permit shall be issued to an individual who does not have a valid license to perform such work, except for state’s exemption for a homeowner that qualifies for a Homestead Tax Exemption. R105.1.2 Licenses required. a) State of Iowa electrical contractor license with a class A master electrician for all electrical work defined by the State of Iowa contractor licensing program. b) State of Iowa master license for hydronic, mechanical, medical gas and plumbing work defined by State of Iowa contractor licensing program. c) National Institute for certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level III for any person designing water based fire protection system. d) National Institute for certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level III for any person designing fire alarm system. e) City of Tiffin sewer & water installer license. R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Permits shall not be required for the following. Exemption 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. Building: 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 6 feet (1829 mm) high. 3. Retaining walls that are not over 4 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 2 to 1. 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% 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.