§ 10-49. Exemptions.

(a)

New construction and the repair or renovation of an existing building shall be exempt from the requirements of this section and sections 10-50 through 10-53 when:

(1)

The repair or renovation of the existing building does not include the replacement of the plumbing or sewage system servicing toilets, faucets or showerheads within such existing buildings;

(2)

When such plumbing or sewage system within such existing building, because of its capacity, design, or installation would not function properly if the toilets, faucets or showerheads required by this chapter were installed;

(3)

Such system is a well or gravity flow from a spring and is owned privately by an individual for use in such individual's personal residence; or

(4)

Units to be installed are specifically designed:

a.

For use by the handicapped;

b.

To withstand unusual abuse or installation in a penal institution; or

c.

As toilets for juveniles.

(b)

The owner, or his agent, of a building undergoing new construction or repair or renovation who is entitled to an exemption as specified in subsections (a)(2) through (4) of this section shall obtain the exemption by applying at the office of the building inspector for the county. A fee as determined from time to time by the board of commissioners shall be charged for the inspection and issuance of such exemption.

(Code 2005, § 14-62)