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Building permits are required for all of the following:
- All new buildings over 6'-0" in height regardless of floor area, including sheds. (Separate buildings require separate permits.)
- Additions to existing structures.
- Interior alterations to kitchens, bathrooms,
basements and attics, etc.
- Exterior alterations
- Roof shingle replacement exceeding 25% of existing roof area
- Replacement of wall siding: stucco, shingles etc.
- Installation of replacement windows
- Demolish or relocate a building.
- Change the occupancy classification of a building
- Move a lot line that affects an existing structure
- Outdoor Swimming pools (in-ground & above ground)
- Outdoor Spas, hot tubs, etc.
- Tennis courts
- Signs
- Special events (Tents, fairs, carnivals, etc.;)
- Exterior decks
- Structures over 6'-0" in height including:
- Fences
- Walls (free standing)
Retaining Walls over 3 feet in height
The following are exempt from building permits:
- Fences not over 6 feet in height.
- Retaining walls not over 3 feet in height, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or III-A liquids.
- Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons and ration of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1.
- Sidewalks, driveways and on-grade concrete or masonry patios not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade and not over any basement or story below and which are not part of an accessible route.
- Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops and similar finish work not involving structural changes or alterations.
- Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery.
- Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Use Group R-3 occupancy, as applicable in Section 101.2, which are less than 24 inches deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons and are installed entirely above ground.
- Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or agricultural purposes and not including service systems.
- Swings and other playground equipment.
- Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support of Group R-3.
- Movable cases, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches in height and not containing any electcrical, plumbing or mechanical equipment.
- Portable grandstands or bleachers providing seating for fewer than 100 persons when located outside of a building.
- Ordinary repairs:
Permits are not required for ordinary repairs. The following are NOT considered ordinary repairs and DO require permits:
- Cutting away of any wall partition or portion thereof
- Removal or cutting of any structural beam or load bearing support
- Removal or change of any required means of egress
- Rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting egress requirements
- Addition, alteration, replacement, or relocation of any of the following:
- Standpipe
- Water supply
- Sewer line
- Drainage pipe
- Drain leader
- Gas line
- Soil, waste or vent piping
- Electric wiring
- Mechanical work
Trade permits are required for the following work:
- Electrical work including:
- High voltage wiring
- Low voltage wiring
- Alarm system
- Telephone systems
- Computer systems
- Fire alarm systems
- Audio visual systems
- Services (new, changed, or temporary)
- Control wiring for boiler/furnace/AC units
- Generators
- Plumbing work including:
- Water distribution (including water main)
- Waste and vent systems
- Sprinkler systems
- Gas piping
- Fire extinguishing systems (kitchen hood)
- HVAC work including:
- Heating systems
- A/C and refrigeration systems
- Duct work
- Commercial kitchen hood systems (including ductwork)
- Oil and propane tanks
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