§ 111-9. Exemptions from building permit requirements.

Exemptions from building permit requirements shall be as follows:

A. 

Ordinary repairs. Ordinary repairs may be made to buildings and structures without application or notice to the Building Official, but such repairs shall not include those which affect structural features, egress or any work which must conform to the State Code or affects the public health or general safety.

B. 

Fences. The erection of a fence not exceeding six feet in height shall be permitted without a building permit where such fence is accessory to a dwelling, complies with the applicable provisions of the Code of the City of New Rochelle and the Zoning Ordinance, does not obstruct egress and is not required in conjunction with the enclosure of an outdoor swimming pool.

C. 

Other exemptions. The Building Official may, at his discretion, waive the requirements for obtaining a building permit where the work proposed meets all of the following requirements:

(1) 

It is an alteration to an existing building or structure.

(2) 

Construction costs are less than $10,000.

(3) 

Structural features are not affected.

(4) 

Firesafety features, such as smoke detectors, sprinklers, fire separations, exits and the like, are not affected.

(5) 

Electrical, plumbing and heating systems are not affected.

Amended 3-18-2003 by Ord. No. 63-2003