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• IBC 104.8

  Liability

  • The official and staff acting in good faith aren't personally liable.

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• IBC 114.4

  Violation penalties

  • Violations carry penalties set by law.

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• IBC 101.1

  Title

  • The adopting city names the code as its building code.

  Local review: San Antonio adopts the IBC as the San Antonio Building Code with local amendments; confirm the adopted edition and amendments with DSD.

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• IBC 108.1

  General

  • Temporary structures, equipment and systems may be permitted for up to 180 days, with extensions for cause; 3103.6 structures up to 1 year.

  Works withIBC 3103.6

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