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( CHAPTER 17 STRUCTURAL TESTS AND INSPECTIONS ) (SECTION 1705.0 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS) 1705.1 General: The permit applicant shall provide special inspections where application is made for construction as described in this section. The special inspectors shall be provided by the permit applicant and shall be qualified and approved for the inspection of the work described herein. Exceptions 1. Special inspections are not required for work of a minor nature or where warranted by conditions in the jurisdiction. 2. Special inspections are not required for building components unless the design involves construction documents prepared by a registered design professional per Section 114.1. 3. Special inspections are not required for buildings of the R-3 Use Group that do not involve unusual soil conditions or unusual structural design. ( CHAPTER 18 FOUNDATIONS AND RETAINING WALLS ) (SECTION 1806.0 DEPTH OF FOOTINGS) 1806.1.1 Frost line: The frost line is established at 30 inches below finished grade. (SECTION 1813.0 WATERPROOFING AND DAMPPROOFING) 1813.3 Dampproofing required: Where hydrostatic pressure will not occur as determined by Section 1813.2, floors and walls for other than wood foundation systems and unheated garages shall be dampproofed in accordance with this section. Wood foundation systems shall be constructed in accordance with AFPA TR7 listed in Chapter 35. ( CHAPTER 21 MASONRY ) (SECTION 2113.0 MISCELLANEOUS REQUIREMENTS) 2112.3 Support on Wood: Masonry shall not be supported on wood girders or other form of wood construction. Exceptions: 1. Glass-block panels complying with Section 2118.0 2. Ornamental fireplace and hearth facings. ( CHAPTER 27 ELECTRIC WIRING, EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS ) (SECTION 2701.0 GENERAL) 2701.1 Scope: The provisions of this chapter shall control the design and construction of all new installations of electrical conductors, equipment and systems in buildings and structures: and all alterations to existing wiring systems therein to ensure safety. All such installations shall conform to the provisions of NFPA 70 listed in Chapter 35 except that the use of types NM and NMC cables shall not be restricted by limitations of the building height or type of construction.' (SECTION 2703.0 PERMIT AND CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION) 2703.5 Homeowner permits: Subject to all provisions of sections 2703.5.1 through 2703.5.6, a permit shall be issued to the owner or to a member of the owner's immediate family for the repair or modification (including the installation of additional fixtures, outlets and circuits) of an existing electrical system on the premises of a detached one-family dwelling including accessory structures. 2703.5.1 The dwelling shall be designed and used solely for living purposes. 2703.5.2 The dwelling shall be occupied by the permittee. -13-