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DIV Section 3. Title. These by-laws shall be known as the Mashpee Building Code, Section 4. Continuance of Former By -Laws -Repeal. The provisions of these by-laws, so far as they are the same as those of existing by- laws, shall be construed as continuations thereof and not as new enact- ments. A reference in a by-law, which has not been repealed, to pro- visions of by-laws which are revised and re-enacted herein shall be con- strued as applying to such provisions as so incorporated herein. All by. laws or parts of by-laws heretofore passed, inconsistent herewith, are hereby repealed. Section 5. Validity. The invalidity of any section or provision of these by-laws shall not invalidate any other section or provision thereof, Section 6. Amendments. These by-laws may be amended from time to time by a two-thirds vote at any Town Meeting. CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS. Section 1. Notification of intent to Build, etc. Fara. 1. A permit shall be required for all buildings to be erected, altered, reconstructed or moved to a new foundation within the limits of the Town of Mashpee, excepting small unattached accessory buildings not to be used for the purpose of habitation and having a floor space of less than 100 square feet. Para. 2. This code shall not apply to: 1. Buildings for which a Com- monwealth of Massachusetts permit is required. 2. Buildings or struc- tures owned by the United States or the Commonwealth of Massachu- setts. S. Bridges, quays, wharves. 4. Farm buildings or structures not in either case used as dwellings and located more than 100 feet from any d -welling, if approved by the Building Inspector. 5. ordinary repairs to buildings, providing such repairs do not include the removal of walls which tend to weaken the building. Section 2. Applications. Applications for building permits shall be accompanied by a plan of the lot showing the dimensions of the lot and the location and size of the building or buildings to be erected, to- gether with location of cesspool or septic tank and water supplies. A record of such applications and plans shall be kept on file in the office of the Building Inspector. Section 3. General Provisions Applicable to All Buildings. Para. 1. All wooden construction in buildings hereafter erected shall be built with sills, posts, studs and plates properly braced and framed so as to develop the maximum strength and regidity consistent with the purpose for which they are to be used. Para, 2. All materials used shall be of sufficient strength and size to safely carry the loads they may be subjected to without exceeding the allowable working strength. 1. All lumber and timber used in load bear- ing members shall be sound, free from rot and large or loose knots, and damaged diagonal or spiral grain; and shall be at least equal in quality to the following commercial grades; studs, posits, planks, beams, joists and rafters, 110. 2 Con -1011. and girders and timbers No. 1 Common. All lumber sizes herein specified are nominal sizes. Para,. 3. Excavation. 1. All excavations shall extend to solid ground. 2. All excavations shall extend at least 18," below the finished grade. Para. 4. Footings. 1. All footings must be masonry. 2. Minimum foot- ings shall be as follows: (a) Under foundations of one story buildings,