
For the purposes of applying this provision, communications wiring shall mean any wiring covered by Chapter 8 of the electrical subcode. Communications wiring in a class 3 structure provided that the installation does not involve the alteration or penetration of a fire-rated assembly and is not in a hazardous location as defined in Chapter 5 of the electrical subcode. Electrical wiring, except that the following shall be considered ordinary electrical maintenance:. Water supply, sewer, drainage, gas, soil, waste, vent or similar piping. Addition to, or alteration, replacement or relocation of:. Any work that will increase the nonconformity of any existing building or structure with the requirements of the regulations. Any work affecting structural or fire safety.
The removal or change of any required means of egress, or rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the exit-way requirements.
The removal or cutting of any structural beam or bearing support.The cutting away of any wall, partition or portion thereof.Ordinary maintenance shall not include any of the following: Ordinary maintenance to structures may be made without filing a permit application with or giving notice to the construction official.