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2012 International Building Code

Items Exempt From Permits - Section 105.2

  • One story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, livestock shelters and greenhouses provided the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet.
    The key in this exception is detached, with a minimum of at least 6 feet of separation between other buildings on a residential lot.
  • Fences not over 7 feet high
  • Retaining walls, which are not over 4 feet high, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall.
  • Sidewalks, decks, platforms, and driveways not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade and not over any basement or story below and which are not parts of an accessible route.
  • Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy, as applicable in Section 101.2, which are less than 24" deep in ground or less than 5' deep when installed entirely above ground (Note: This is a Humboldt County ordinance changing the International Building Code)
  • Painting, papering and similar finish work
  • Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery storage (non-hazardous materials) or agricultural purposes and not including service systems provided the roof area does not exceed 250 square feet. Permits for temporary shade cloth structures shall be determined by the Building Official. (Note: This is a Humboldt County ordinance changing the International Building Code)

2012 International Residential Code

Items Exempt from Permits - Section R105.2

  • One story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, livestock shelters and greenhouses provided the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet.
    The key in this exception is detached, with a minimum of at least 6 feet of separation between other buildings on a residential lot.
  • Fences not over 7 feet high
  • Retaining walls, which are not over 4 feet high, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall.
  • Sidewalks, decks, platforms, and driveways not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade and not over any basement or story below
  • Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24” deep in ground or less than 5’ deep when installed entirely above ground (Note: This is a Humboldt County ordinance changing the International Residential Code)
  • Painting, papering and similar finish work
  • Shade cloth structures covers not exceeding 250 square feet of roof area. (Note: This is a Humboldt County ordinance changing the International Residential Code)

2011 National Electric Code

Items Exempt From Permit:

  • Light cord and plug connected temporary decorative lighting
  • Reinstallation of attachment plugs receptacles, but not the outlets therefore.
  • Repair or replacement of branch circuit overcurrent devices of the required capacity in the same location.
  • Electrical wiring, devices, appliances, apparatus, or equipment operating at less than 25 volts and not capable of supplying more than 50 watts of energy.

    • For further information see:
    2002 NEC and 2003 International Code Council Electric Code Administrative Provisions.

    Note: Items exempted under the 2002 NEC may still require other permits to be issued, and inspections to be performed under other construction codes enforced in Humboldt County. Please contact the Humboldt County Building Department when in doubt over exempted projects.

2012 Uniform Mechanical Code

Items Exempt from Permit - Section 112.2

  • A portable heating appliance, portable ventilating equipment, a portable cooling unit; or a portable evaporative cooler
  • Replacement of any component part or assembly of an appliance that does not alter its original approval and complies with other applicable requirements of this code.
  • Refrigerating equipment that is part of the equipment for which a permit has been issued pursuant to the requirements of this code.

    • For further information see: 2003 UMC 112.2

    Exemption for the permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for work to be done in violation of the provisions of this code or other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.

    Note: Items exempted under the 2003 UMC may still require other permits to be issued, and inspections to be performed under other construction codes enforced in Humboldt County. Please contact the Humboldt County Building Department when in doubt over exempted projects.

2012 Uniform Plumbing Code

Items Exempt from Permit: Section 103.1.2

  • The stopping of leaks in drains, soil, waste, or vent pipe, provided, however, that should any trap, drainpipe, soil, waste or vent pipe become defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, the same shall be considered new work and a permit shall be procured and inspection made as provided in this code
  • The clearing of stoppages, including the removal and reinstallation of water closets
  • The repairing of leaks in pipes, valves, or fixtures, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes, or fixtures.

    Exemption for the permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for work to be done in violation of the provisions of this code or other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.

    Note: Items exempted under the 2003 UPC may still require other permits to be issued, and inspections to be performed under other construction codes enforced in Humboldt County. Please contact the Humboldt County Building Department when in doubt over exempted projects.

Q. Can I attach an awning to my manufactured house?

Answer:
If attaching awning to a manufactured home the following criteria must be met. Every project shall be reviewed individually. Plans are required for dormer construction.

  1. The walls of the manufactured home have to support on a full foundation. The owner shall provide evidence of support.
  2. The walls of the manufactured home shall be min. of 2x4, 24" o.c.
  3. No support is permitted from the ends of eaves or ends of trusses of the manufactured home.
  4. The manufactured home has to met real property conversion standards to be able to add load on to the manufactured home.
  5. Singlewide's typically will not be permitted to add load to the manufactured home unless a Nevada engineer's stamped drawing is submitted.
  6. Construction of dormers, which hip back on to the manufactured home roof.
    1. Trusses of the manufactured home roof shall be a min. of 2x4 or 30 lb roof.
    2. Support on a full foundation.
    3. A minimum of ??? the load of the dormer shall be cantilevered type construction, which distributes most of or ??? the load back to the new buildings roof.
    4. Size of the dormer may also effect the requirement for engineering
    5. r plans are wet stamped by a Nevada engineer.
  7. Ledgers to the wall of the manufactured home shall be attached with ???" lags and lags shall connect to every stud.

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