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• IBC 113.2

  Limitations on authority

  • Appeals argue misinterpretation, inapplicability or an equivalent alternative; the board can't waive requirements.

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• IBC 104.2.3

  Alternative materials, design and methods of construction and equipment

  • Materials, designs and methods not prescribed by the code may be approved if not prohibited; ICC Performance Code designs are an option except for structural alternatives.

  Works withIBC 104.2.3.1IBC 104.2.3.7ICCPC

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• IBC 107.2.6

  Site plan

  • A scaled site plan from a boundary survey shows new and existing structures, distances from lot lines, street and finished grades, and any flood areas and design flood elevations.

  Works withIRC R106.2

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• IBC 105.5

  Expiration

  • A permit expires if work doesn't start within 180 days or stops for 180 days; written extensions up to 180 days each.

  Local review: Cities usually replace Chapter 1 with their own administrative rules. In San Antonio, permits, fees, time limits and inspections follow the city's adopted amendments and DSD procedures; confirm there before relying on these.

  Works withIRC R105.5

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