Section 105 of Chapter 1 of the 2021 International Building Code is hereby amended to read:

105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions for this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following:

Building:

1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar residential uses, and one-story detached agricultural buildings provided the usable area of either type structure does not exceed 120 square feet. Exemption from a building permit does not include electrical, plumbing or mechanical installation and does not authorize any work to be done in violation of laws or ordinances including but not limited to planning, zoning and setback requirements.

2. Fences not over 6 feet high.

3. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or IIIA liquids.

4. Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade, and not over any basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route.

5. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.

6. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy that do not exceed 5,000 gallons and are installed entirely above ground.

7. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two-family dwellings.

8. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall that do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support of Groups R-3 and U occupancies.

9. Non-fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches in height.

10. Decks not exceeding 200 square feet (18.58 m2) in area, that are not more than 30 inches above grade at any point, are not attached to a dwelling and do not serve the exit door required by Section R311.4 of the International Residential Code.