This title shall also apply to alterations of any building or structure which affect
the structural strength, fire hazard, exits, lighting or sanitary condition of any
building or structure. This title does not apply to ordinary nonstructural changes
or minor repairs or alterations necessary for the maintenance of any building or structure.
Subject to the requirements of Chapter 72-5, this title does not apply to mechanical or process equipment used in manufacturing.
Subject to the requirements of Chapter 72-5, construction or work otherwise subject to this title, done under the continuous
supervision of any employee or agent of the applicant who shall also be either an
engineer or architect certified or licensed in the state or a qualified person familiar
with construction code requirements, may be performed if approved by the director
of building inspection, without filing precise plans therefor, but pursuant to a general
application sufficient in detail to show compliance with other applicable ordinances
or regulations. Such applicant shall be required to maintain appropriate records and
notify the director of building inspection of such work, and the director of building
inspection shall make periodic inspections of the records and the work to ensure compliance
with code requirements. The director of building inspection may refuse the exemption
herein provided and require full compliance with regular building permit and inspection
procedures if he finds that such person is not qualified to determine compliance with
code requirements, or if the work performed does not in fact meet code requirements.
