BULLETINS

Bulletins

Below are documents that provide an overview of PLI construction procedures, guidance on code-related topics, and code interpretations.  Please check back regularly for updates.

Departmental Procedures:

  1. PLI Temporary Operations 9/13/2021

  2. Accelerated Plan Review Policy 2/17/23

  3. License Simplification Policy 5/19/2022

  4. Floodplain Permit Policy 10/01/2022 New!

  5. PLI Preliminary Plan Review Meeting Guidelines 10/01/2022

Construction Procedures:

  1. TPA Services 5/24/2022

  2. 2015 Code Deadline and 2018 Code Adoption 11/5/22 Revised!

  3. PLI's Guidelines for Temporary Structures During COVID 1/31/2021

  4. Guidelines For Temporary Outdoor Occupancies 6/12/20

  5. Standard Permit Application Requirements 4/26/2021

  6. Partial/Phased Occupancy Guidelines 5/3/2021

  7. Landscaping special inspections 7/5/2016

  8. Permit Amendments 7/9/2021

  9. Off-Hour Inspections 4/19/2021

  10. Pre-fabricated Structures/Components 11/16/2020

  11. Private Demolition Procedures 4/27/21

Informational:

  1. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms 2/22/2016
  2. Accessibility Guidelines 8/6/2020

  3. Temporary Structures During COVID 1/31/2021

Code Interpretations:

  1. Occupancy of Uncertified Buildings 4/18/2022 

  2. Work Area Method & Uncertified Buildings 4/18/2022

  3. Nonresidential Uses in a Single-family dwelling or Two-family dwelling 2/18/2022

  4. Care within a Single-Family Dwelling or Two-Family Dwelling 9/8/2021

  5. Domestic Ranges in Commerical Settings 4/28/2021

  6. Dwelling Unit AFCI Protection 4/28/2021

  7. Mechanical Guard Attachment 4/28/2021

  8. Electrical Penetrations of Common Walls 2/10/2021

  9. Electrical Services and Common Walls 2/10/2021

  10. Townhouse and Attachment 5/21/2016

  11. Infill Construction and Townhouse Provisions 4/30/2016

  12. Buildings Crossing Property Lines 5/22/2016

  13. Habitable Attics 12/9/2016

  14. Horizontal Exits 11/29/2016

  15. Performance Compliance and Automatic Fire Detection 8/28/2017

  16. Performance Compliance Mandatory Safety Scores 8/28/2017

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