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• The Building Permit Process
• When a Building/Trade Permit is required
• When a Highway Permit is needed?
• Report a problem with a traffic sign or signal

When Are Permits Required?

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 (inground & 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 and retaining)

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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