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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)
    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 othe 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 eletcrical, 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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