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Commercial - work exempt from permit 1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet (18.58 m²). 2. Fences not over 7 feet (2,134 mm) high. 3. Repealed by Ord. 2452. 4. Retaining walls which are not over 4 feet (1,219 mm) 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 III-A liquids. 5. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18,925 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1. 6. Sidewalks, driveways and detached decks not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above adjacent grade and not over any basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route. 7. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work. 8. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery. 9. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy, as applicable in Section 101.2, which are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons (18,925 L) and are installed entirely above ground. 10. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes and not including service systems. 11. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two-family dwellings. 12. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches (1,372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support of Group R-3, as applicable in Section 101.2, and Group U occupancies. 13. Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches in height. 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 of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following: Residential - work exempt from permit 1. One-story detached accessory structures, provided the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet (18.58 m²). 2. Fences not over 7 feet (2,134 mm) high. 3. Retaining walls which are not over 4 feet (1,219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge. 4. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18,925 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1. 5. Sidewalks, driveways, and detached decks not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above adjacent grade and not over any basement or story below. 6. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work. 7. Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep. 8. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to a one- or two- family dwelling. 9. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches (1,372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support. 10. Decks not exceeding 200 square feet (18.58 m²) in area, that are not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade at any point, are not attached to a dwelling and do not serve the exit door required by Section R311.4. 11. Light weight roof covering. Light weight roof covering includes composition, or metal roof covering, and similar materials where the installed unit weight is less than 4 pounds per square foot. 12. Removal and replacement of interior doors in existing door frames. 13. Removal and replacement of exterior windows in existing window openings. The size of opening may not be altered and operable opening size may not be decreased. redmond.gov/BuildingPermits Work Exempt from Permit IBC & IRC—2021 Published: 03/2024 Page 1 of 1