Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.30409 - Permit
Rule 409. Section 105.2 of the code is amended to read as follows:
105.2. Work exempts from
permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of the code shall not be deemed to
grant authorization for work to be done in any manner in violation of the
provisions of the code or other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.
Permits shall not be required for the following:
(a) Building permits shall not be required
for the following:
(i) One-story detached
accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar
uses, if the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet, 11 square
meters.
(ii) A fence that is not
more than 7 feet, 2-meters-134-millimeters, high.
(iii) Oil derricks.
(iv) A retaining wall that is not more than 4
feet, 1,219 millimeters, 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 III-A liquids.
(v) A water tank
supported directly on grade if the capacity is not greater than 5,000 gallons,
18,925 liters, and the ratio of height to diameter or width is not greater than
2 to 1.
(vi) A sidewalk and
driveway not more than 30 inches, 762 millimeters, above adjacent grade and not
over any basement or story below and are not part of an accessible
route.
(vii) Painting, papering,
tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops, and similar finish work.
(viii) Temporary motion picture, television,
and theater stage sets and scenery.
(ix) Prefabricated swimming pools accessory
to a group R-3 occupancy, as applicable in section 101.2, that are less than 24
inches, 610 millimeters, deep, are not greater than 5,000 gallons, 18,925
liters, and are installed entirely above ground.
(x) Shade cloth structures constructed for
nursery or agricultural purposes, not including service systems.
(xi) Swings and other playground equipment
accessory to detached 1- and 2-family dwellings.
(xii) Window awnings in group R-3 and U
occupancies, supported by an exterior wall that do not project more than 54
inches, 1,372 millimeters, from the exterior wall and do not require additional
support, as applicable in section 101.2 and group U occupancies.
(xiii) Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases,
racks, counters, and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches, 1,753 millimeters, in
height.
(b) Electrical
permits shall not be required, in accordance with R 408.30801 to R 408.30880,
for the following:
(i) Repairs and
maintenance: Minor repair work, including the replacement of lamps or the
connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved permanently
installed receptacles.
(ii) Radio
and television transmitting stations: The provisions of the code do not apply
to electrical equipment used for radio and television transmissions, but they
do apply to equipment and wiring for power supply and to the installation of
towers and antennas.
(iii)
Temporary testing systems: A permit is not required for the installation of any
temporary system required for the testing or servicing of electrical equipment
or apparatus.
(c)
Mechanical permits shall not be required for any of the following:
(i) A portable gas heating appliance that has
inputs of less than 30,000 Btu's per hour.
(ii) Portable ventilation appliances and
equipment.
(iii) Portable cooling
unit.
(iv) Steam, hot water, or
chilled water piping within heating or cooling equipment or appliances
regulated by the code.
(v)
Replacement of a minor part that does not alter the approval of equipment or an
appliance or make such equipment or appliance unsafe.
(vi) A portable evaporative cooler.
(vii) Self-contained refrigeration systems
that contain 10 pounds, 4.5 kilograms, or less of refrigerant, or that are
actuated by motors of 1 horsepower, 0.75 kilowatts, or less.
(viii) Portable fuel cell appliances that are
not connected to a fixed piping system and are not interconnected to a power
grid.
(ix) An oil burner that does
not require connection to a flue, such as an oil stove and a heater equipped
with a wick.
(x) A portable gas
burner that has inputs of less than 30,000 Btu's per hour.
(xi) When changing or relocating a gas meter
or regulator, a permit is not required when installing gas piping limited to 10
feet, 3,005 millimeters, in length and not more than 6 fittings.
(xii) When installing geothermal vertical
closed loops under the supervision of a mechanical contractor licensed in HVAC,
as long as the company meets both the following:
(A) Has obtained a certificate of
registration as a well drilling contractor under part 127 of the public health
code, 1978 PA 368, MCL
333.12701 to
333.12771.
(B) Has installed the geothermal vertical
closed loops in accordance with the department of environment, Great Lakes, and
energy's best practices regarding geothermal heat pump closed loops. Exemption
from the permit requirements of grant authorization for work to be done in
violation of the provisions of the code or other laws or ordinances of this
jurisdiction.
(d) Plumbing permits shall not be required
for either of the following:
(i) The stopping
of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste, or vent pipe. However, if any concealed
trap, drainpipe, water, soil, waste, or vent pipe becomes defective and it
becomes necessary to remove and replace the drain or pipe with new material,
then the work is considered new work and a permit shall be obtained and
inspection made as provided in the code.
(ii) The clearing of stoppages or the
repairing of leaks in pipes, valves, or fixtures, and the removal and
reinstallation of water closets, if the repairs do not involve or require the
replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes, or fixtures.
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