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Policies

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Architectural – Fire and Life Safety

• A.01  Emergency Escape Bedroom Windows in Existing Structures
• A.02  Fire Protection of Supporting Structural Framing within  
  Crawlspaces
• A.03  Commercial and Residential Re-roof
• A.04  DELETED
• A.05 Rigid Foam Plastic Insulation Permitted In Crawl Spaces of Combustible Construction

 Administrative – General

• AG.01  Permits and Inspection of Exempt Work
• AG.02  Building Permits - When Required, When Not Required
• AG.03  Pre-Approval of Plans
• AG.04  Structural Drawings – Review and Signature of Designer for Up to 4-Plex Residential
• AG.05 “Mirrored” Plans
• AG.06  Determining Whether New Permit or Change Order is Required
• AG.07 Building Permits Involving Construction Management Firms
• AG.08  Demolition Permits
• AG.09  Condominium Permit Application Requirements
• AG.10  Mobile Food Units
• AG.11  Canopies and Tents
• AG.12  Commercial Land Use Applications 
• AG.13  Plan Review Times
• AG.14  Method of Payment for Performance Bonds
• AG.15  Bonding Requirements for Municipal Projects
• AG.16  Transfer and Refund Policy for Change of Contractor
• AG.17  Exemption to Contractor’s License Requirement for Municipal Projects
• AG.18  Inspection of Municipal Sponsored Projects
• AG.19  Metal Shipping Containers (Conex Containers)
• AG.20  Re-Opening of Buildings Posted “Notice to Vacate”
• AG.21  Health Department Approval Requirements for Occupancy
• AG.22  On-Site Water and Sewer As-Built Requirement for Certificate of Occupancy
• AG.23  DELETED
• AG.24  Hazardous Vapor Extraction Systems for Clean-up Of Underground Fuel Spills
• AG.25  Parking Lots Constructed with Fill Over Peat
• AG.26  Interim Drainage Guidelines
• AG.27  Meeting Minutes, Agreements, and Understandings
• AG.28  Replacement of Gas Fired Appliances and Electric Hot Water Heaters
• AG.29  Trainee License Policy
• AG.30  Damaged Buildings Rehabilitation Policy
• AG.31  Backflow Assembly Tester Certification Reciprocity Policy
• AG.32  Special Inspector Identification Requirements
• AG.33  Express Plan Review
• AG.34  Accessory Structure Permit Exemption

Electrical

• E.01  Clearance Around High Voltage Power Lines
• E.02  Requirements for AFCI Circuit Breakers on Existing Panels
• E.03  Residential Underground Wiring
• E.04  Electrical Disconnects
• E.05  Mobile Home Electrical Services
• E.06  Electrical Sign Installation
• E.07  Access to Jetted Pump Motors and Electrical Outlets Supplying Power Thereto
• E.08  Thaw Wire Installations within the Municipality of Anchorage
• E.09  Emergency Electrical Service Inspections
• E.10  Electrical Inspection on State Rights-of-Way Within the Municipality of Anchorage

Elevator

• L.01  Elevator Permitting and Inspection Jurisdiction
• L.02  Elevator Pit Drainage
• L.03  Permitting Elevators in Private Residences
• L.04  Elevator Underground Hydraulic Pipes, Fittings, and Cylinders
• L.05  Seismic Safety Device
• L.06  Elevator Periodic Testing Authorization and Tagging
• L.07  Elevator Fee Table 3-F Editorial Correction

 Mechanical

• M.01  Approval of Unlisted Appliances/Equipment and/or Components
• M.02  Hydronic Radiant Tube Heating Systems
• M.03  Type 1 Hood Clearances

 Plumbing

• P.01  Single-Wall Heat Exchanger
• P.02  Trap Seal Protection

Residential

• R.01  Unfinished Areas in One- and Two-Family Dwelling Units
• R.02  Conventional Light-Frame Construction in Hazard Zones 4 and 5
• R.03  Residential Frost Protected Shallow Foundations
• R.04  Mini-Piles for Residential Deck and Porch Roof Loads – Jim Brown Construction
• R.05  Mini-Piles for Residential Deck and Porch Roof Loads – Pilings Plus
• R.06  Hooked Rebar in Residential Footings
• R.07  Residential Flashing Requirements
• R.08  Residential Roof Sheathing and Nailing Inspections
• R.09  Residential – APA Portal Frame
• R.10  DELETED
• R.11  Mini-Piles for Residential Deck and Porch Loads – AK Treeline
• R.12  Mini-Piles for Residential Deck and Porch Loads – Faltz Landscaping
• R.13  Ice and Water Shield Penetration
• R.14  Attic Space

 Structural

• S.01  Work of a Minor Nature Definition: Special Inspection Not Required
• S.02  Cold Weather Concrete Curing
• S.03  Hilti Kwik Bolt II Anchors in Fire-Resistive Construction
• S.04  Metal Building Application Requirements
• S.05  Metal Buildings – Ordinary Moment Frame Flexural Strength
• S.06  Horizontal T-111 Not Allowed
• S.07  Double 2x Stitch Nailed Framing in Lieu of Single 3x Nominal

 Zoning

• Z.01  Final Zoning Inspections - Commercial Building
• Z.02  Use of Fill to Increase Building Height
• Z.03  Zoning Definition of Structure Attachment