Section [A] 109.6 of the International Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

[A] 109.6 Refunds. The building official may authorize refunds of permit fees paid under the following circumstances:

1. Any fee paid which was erroneously paid or collected; or

2. A permit fee paid when no work has commenced under a permit issued in accordance with this code, provided the request is received within 180 days after the issuance of the permit.