| A.01 Emergency Escape Bedroom Windows in Existing Structures | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policya01.pdf | A.01 Emergency Escape Bedroom Windows in Existing Structures | Basements in dwelling units and every sleeping room below the fourth story shall have at least one operable emergency escape and rescue window or exterior door for emergency escape and rescue. | | |
| A.03 Commercial and Residential Re-roof | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policya03.pdf | A.03 Commercial and Residential Re-roof | Permits are required for residential and commercial re-roofs in accordance with the Anchorage Administrative Code. Exception: Permits are not required for non-structural re-roof projects with a total construction valuation under $5,000.00. Permits are required for all structural work regardless of the valuation. | | |
| A.06 Foam Plastic Board Insulation R Value Comparison | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policya06.pdf | A.06 Foam Plastic Board Insulation R Value Comparison | This policy applies to closed cell, foam plastic board insulation, and covers the most common types installed in Anchorage. | | |
| AG.01 Permits and Inspection of Exempt Work | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policyag01.pdf | AG.01 Permits and Inspection of Exempt Work | AMC 23.10.104.2 exempts the building (structural) permit requirements for specific types of work. | | |
| AG.03 Pre-Approval of Plans | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policyag03.pdf | AG.03 Pre-Approval of Plans | This policy applies to plans which have already received plan review approval under a separate permit. | | |
| AG.04 Structural Drawings - Review and Signature of Designer for Up to 4-Plex Residential | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policyag04.pdf | AG.04 Structural Drawings - Review and Signature of Designer for Up to 4-Plex Residential | Architects/engineers/designers submitting the lateral and gravity design must also review and direct preparation of the structural drawings. | | |
| AG.05 "Mirrored" Plans | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policyag05.pdf | AG.05 "Mirrored" Plans | Effective October 1, 2003, building plans must accurately represent the orientation of structures on property. | | |
| AG.07 Owner Builders | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policyag07.pdf | AG.07 Owner Builders | The intent of this policy is to clarify exemptions from requirements pertaining to the construction and alteration of buildings and structures. | | |
| AG.08 Demolition Permits | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policyag08.pdf | AG.08 Demolition Permits | In order to obtain a demolition permit, the applicant must be the owner or owner's authorized agent. | | |
| AG.09 Condominium Permit Application Requirements | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policyag09.pdf | AG.09 Condominium Permit Application Requirements | Consistent with State of Alaska Statute AS 34.08, Building Safety will require an approval letter from the applicable Condominium Association for all permits that include work to the common areas of the building, or those that will result in a structural change to the building. | | |
| AG.10 Mobile Food Unit | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/Policy AG.10 Deleted.pdf | AG.10 Mobile Food Unit | Admin Code 23.10 - see section 104.4 | | |
| AG.12 Commercial Land Use Applications | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policyag12.pdf | AG.12 Commercial Land Use Applications | Before a commercial land use permit is issued for a four-plex or larger, the Municipality will insure that the state application has been applied for. | | |
| AG.13 Plan Review Times | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policyag13.pdf | AG.13 Plan Review Times | To provide a more consistent time frame to the development and construction community. | | |
| AG.14 Method of Payment for Performance Bonds | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policyag14.pdf | AG.14 Method of Payment for Performance Bonds | When a work situation arises that requires the posting of a bond for required work to be accomplished | | |
| AG.15 Bonding Requirements for Municipal projects | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policyag15.pdf | AG.15 Bonding Requirements for Municipal projects | The Municipality of Anchorage insures itself through the Risk Management Office whose responsibility and authority it is to reduce/eliminate risk liability to the Municipality. | | |
| AG.16 Transfer and Refund Policy for Change of Contractor | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policyag16.pdf | AG.16 Transfer and Refund Policy for Change of Contractor | When a new general or sub-contractor is selected to perform work on a permit, | | |
| AG.17 Exemption to Contractor's LIcense Requirement for Municipal Projects | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policyag17.pdf | AG.17 Exemption to Contractor's LIcense Requirement for Municipal Projects | In accordance with Alaska Statute AS.08.18.161 (3), (11), (12), Title 8, Business and Professions, a contractor's license will not be required for maintenance, repair, alterations or interior remodel of any building owned or occupied by the Municipality of Anchorage, Anchorage School District, Anchorage Telephone Utility, Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility. | | |
| AG.18 Inspection of Municipal Sponsored Projects | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policyag18.pdf | AG.18 Inspection of Municipal Sponsored Projects | The Building Safety Division Building Inspection Section is responsible for inspecting all Municipal sponsored construction for compliance with Title 21 and 23 of the Anchorage Municipal Codes. This includes construction that is outside the Municipality of Anchorage building service areas, which includes Land Use areas. | | |
| AG.19 Metal Shipping Containers (Conex Containers) | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policyag19.pdf | AG.19 Metal Shipping Containers (Conex Containers) | Intermodal shipping containers (commonly referred to as "Conex" containers) used as temporary or permanent structures are required to comply with AMC Title 21 land use regulations and Title 23 building codes | | |
| AG.20 Re-Opening of Buildings Posted "Notice to Vacate" | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policyag20.pdf | AG.20 Re-Opening of Buildings Posted "Notice to Vacate" | When a building or portion thereof has been posted “Notice to Vacate” by Building Safety or the Fire Department, a full code-compliance inspection, building permits and associated inspections, and a certificate of occupancy must be obtained before re-opening to the public. | | |
| AG.21 Health Department Approval Requirements for Occupancy | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policyag21.pdf | AG.21 Health Department Approval Requirements for Occupancy | Where an approval is required from the Municipal Health and Human Services Department for a building permit, no Certificate of Occupancy (CO), or Conditional Certificate of Occupancy (CCO) may be issued without verification of Health Department Approval. | | |
| AG.22 On-Site Water and Sewer As-Built Requirements for Certificate of Occupancy | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policyag22.pdf | AG.22 On-Site Water and Sewer As-Built Requirements for Certificate of Occupancy | Lots that are served by on-site water and/or sewer systems (meaning systems that are not on the municipal utility system) must have those systems certified as complete and operational before a certificate of occupancy can be issued. | | |
| AG.24 Hazardous Vapor Extraction Systems for clean-up Of Underground Fuel Spills | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policyag24.pdf | AG.24 Hazardous Vapor Extraction Systems for clean-up Of Underground Fuel Spills | Hazardous Vapor Extraction Systems for Clean-up Of Underground Fuel Spills | | |
| AG.27 Meeting Minutes, Agreements, and Understandings | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policyag27.pdf | AG.27 Meeting Minutes, Agreements, and Understandings | There is a need for documentation of minutes from meetings between staff of Building Safety and other divisions and departments, and owners, architects, contractors, designers, engineers and permit applicants. | | |
| AG.28 Replacement of Gas Fired Appliances and Electric Hot Water Heaters | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policyag28.pdf | AG.28 Replacement of Gas Fired Appliances and Electric Hot Water Heaters | Any currently licensed plumbing, mechanical, or gas piping contractors with the Municipality of Anchorage are allowed to replace an existing gas fired appliance or electric water heaters | | |
| AG.30 Damaged Building Rehabilitation | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policyag30.pdf | AG.30 Damaged Building Rehabilitation | This policy applies to buildings or portions of buildings damaged by natural or manmade events where repair involves work that requires a permit | | |
| AG.32 Special Inspector Identification Requirements | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policyag32.pdf | AG.32 Special Inspector Identification Requirements | A list of the approval status of special inspectors and the inspection types for which they are approved shall be posted on the Building Safety website. | | |
| AG.33 Express Plan Review | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policyag33.pdf | AG.33 Express Plan Review | To provide an expedited plan review option after the initial plan review is completed. | | |
| AG.37 Guide to Accessory Dwelling Units | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policyag37.pdf | AG.37 Guide to Accessory Dwelling Units | An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is defined in Anchorage Municipal Code (AMC) | | |
| AG.38 Third-Party Plan Review | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policyag38.pdf | AG.38 Third-Party Plan Review | This policy outlines the process to administer the option for third-party plan review. | | |
| AG.40 Relocatable Classroom | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policyag40.pdf | AG.40 Relocatable Classroom | This policy is to clarify the permit requirements given the nebulous language in AMC 23.95 Relocatable Ancillary Buildings. | | |
| AG.42 Issuance of Permit without DHHS Review | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/Policyag42.pdf | AG.42 Issuance of Permit without DHHS Review | Issuance of permit without Department of Health and Human Services review | | |
| AG.43 Private Development Drainage Review | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policyag43.pdf | AG.43 Private Development Drainage Review | Review the MOA's Storm Water Manual Volume 1 (ASM) requirements presented, in part, in this handout and available on the Municipality's website in the Watershed Management Services section | | |
| AG.44 Grading and Drainage Plan Requirements for Subd Construction | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policyag44.pdf | AG.44 Grading and Drainage Plan Requirements for Subd Construction | Grading and Drainage Plan Requirements for Subdivision Construction, Improvement of Public Places, and Permits Issued by Building Safety | | |
| AG.48 Retrofit Reinspection Option Policy | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/Policyag48.pdf | AG.48 Retrofit Reinspection Option Policy | Recognizing that some contractors may require more than one inspection the Department is prepared to offer a cost savings alternative | | |
| AG.50 Reroof Inspection Requirements | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policyag50.pdf | AG.50 Reroof Inspection Requirements | Reroof projects require tear-off and final inspections. Large, phased reroofs require a tear-off inspection after each phased portion of roofing material is removed. | | |
| AG.54 Priority Routing of Small Projects - Electronic Plan Review | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policyag54.pdf | AG.54 Priority Routing of Small Projects - Electronic Plan Review | The eplans Review Coordinator will utilize the priority routing function to facilitate the movement of small projects requiring minimal plan review time. | | |
| AG.56 Policy for the Construction of Limited Access Roads in Public Rights-of-Way | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policyag56.pdf | AG.56 Policy for the Construction of Limited Access Roads in Public Rights-of-Way | Development of lots fronting unconstructed rights-of-way is not permitted until such time that the right-of-way is improved to provide adequate access. | | |
| AG.57 Approvals Required for Issuance of Partial Commercial Permits | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policyag57.pdf | AG.57 Approvals Required for Issuance of Partial Commercial Permits | This policy applies to permit applications for constructing new commercial structures and additions. The following plan review approvals are required for issuance of partial permits | | |
| AG.58 Performing Electirial, Plumbing and Mechanical Work | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policyag58.pdf | AG.58 Performing Electirial, Plumbing and Mechanical Work | AO 2021-88S, the Assembly changed municipal code regarding who can perform electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work. This change has resulted in the MOA being less strictive than the State. As a Temporary remedy, the MOA will follow State requirements regarding who can perform work. | | |
| AG.59 Enforcement of Required Egress on Triplex or Townhouse Construction | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policyag59.pdf | AG.59 Enforcement of Required Egress on Triplex or Townhouse Construction | The means of egress (i.e. the ability to leave a building during an emergency) in a dwelling unit at a minimum shall include one egress door accessible from all portions of the dwelling that does not pass through a garage and one escape opening (e.g. window or door) from every sleeping room. | | |
| AG.60 Refunds on Expired Permit Fees | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policyag60.pdf | AG.60 Refunds on Expired Permit Fees | In accordance with Anchorage Municipal Code (AMC) 23.10.104.14.8 Permits are expired when no work has been completed (i.e. no inspections have been requested) for 360 days from the date of issuance, or from the date of the last inspection. | | |
| E.03 Residential Underground Wiring | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policye03.pdf | E.03 Residential Underground Wiring | Wiring to wells and septic systems are installed along with mechanical piping at depths that exceed the maximum two-foot deep requirement of NEC 300.5. | | |
| E.04 Electrical Disconnects | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policye04.pdf | E.04 Electrical Disconnects | The intent of this policy is to assist emergency responders with locating, securing, and disconnecting power to commercial structures during emergency responses and operations. | | |
| E.05 Mobile Home Electrical Services | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policye05.pdf | E.05 Mobile Home Electrical Services | Due to an increasing number of electrical accidents involving mobile homes, this policy is being implemented by the Municipality of Anchorage Building Safety Division in cooperation with the electrical
utilities - C.E.A. and M.L.&P. | | |
| E.06 Electrical Sign Installation | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policye06.pdf | E.06 Electrical Sign Installation | All electrical signs are required to have an electrical permit before being connected and an electrical inspection before being energized. | | |
| E.07 Access to Jetted Pump Motors and Electrical Outlets Supplying Power Thereto | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policye07.pdf | E.07 Access to Jetted Pump Motors and Electrical Outlets Supplying Power Thereto | When a builder or owner installs a bathtub with jetted pumps and electrical outlets supplying power to these pumps, consideration must be given to the specific location and access to the pump motor and/or
electrical outlet. | | |
| E.08 Thaw Wire Installations within the Municipality of Anchorage | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policye08.pdf | E.08 Thaw Wire Installations within the Municipality of Anchorage | An electrical permit, based upon approved design and drawings, is required for thaw wire systems installation in conjunction with drainage facilities whether they are ditches, storm drains, or other land/surface type installations. | | |
| E.09 Emergency Electrical Service Inspections | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policye09.pdf | E.09 Emergency Electrical Service Inspections | Municipality of Anchorage Building Safety Electrical Inspectors are on call for required service inspections that are classified as emergency in nature. | | |
| E.10 Electrical Inspectin on State Rights-of-Way Within the Municipality of Anchorage | http://www.muni.org/Departments/OCPD/development-services/codes-handouts/Policies/policye10.pdf | E.10 Electrical Inspectin on State Rights-of-Way Within the Municipality of Anchorage | This policy establishes procedures for coordinating the inspection of electrical facilities installed in State rights-of-way within the boundaries of the Anchorage Building Safety Service Area (ABSSA). | | |
