Boonville Application ordinance (Appendix C, Section 16.2)

These regulations will be applied by the building inspector on any single building system and large Understory

Plantings Barrier Feature Interruptions

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Optional Barrier feature No interruptions must be mini- in the bufferyard mum of six (6) are permitted One shrub, or- feet in height;

namental tree or hedge, berm,

small canopy fence, wall or

tree per 100 combination

square feet

One shrub, or- No barrier fea-

namental tree or ture is required

small canopy with this option

tree per 100

square feet

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commercial panel system that converts solar energy into electrical energy suitable for connection to a utilization load.

Section 16.3. Exemptions.

Pathway lighting and small solar powered units used to power signs, warning devices or other items not in, on or around a structure are exempt from a building permit.

Section 16.4. Building permit requirements.

A building permit application shall be submitted prior to installation of any solar photovoltaic system or component. The building permit fees under subsection 5-4(a) or (b) of the Code shall apply to this installation depending on whether this is new construction or remodeling.

Section 16.5. Standard code regulations.

(a) Electrical regulations. The most current National Electric Code adopted by the city shall apply. At the current time, the 2005 Edition of the NEC is used with applicable sections including but not limited to article 690.

(b) Structural load regulations. The most recent International Building Code adopted by the city shall apply. At the current time, the 2006 Building Code is used with applicable sections including but not limited to chapter 16, structural design.

(c) Mechanical regulations. The most recent International Mechanical Code adopted by the city shall apply. At the current time, the 2006 Mechanical Code is used with applicable sections including but not limited to chapter 14, solar systems.

(d) Plumbing regulations. The most recent International Plumbing Code adopted by the city shall apply. At the current time, the 2006 Plumbing Code is used with applicable sections including but not limited to section 612, solar systems.

(e) Fire safety regulations. The developer and/or installer will be required, prior to issuance of the building permit, to review with the fire chief the PV system, including battery back-up or storage options, to be installed for any and all fire safety issues. The fire chief will issue any recommendations to the building inspector to improve the fire safety of the particular installation for the installers, owners and occupants as well as emergency responders, including posting/publishing of system schematics for future reference. The fire chief will issue a recommendation as to the location(s) of S/P signage on the exterior and/or interior of the building or structure to alert emergency responders of the existence of a solar photovoltaic system. This signage must be installed prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit or completion of the remodeling project or installation.