Will your next project require a Building Permit?
Check out the following list.
If you have any questions call the Building Department at 421-7310.
|
Item to be Installed |
Permit if New? |
Permit if Replacement? |
|
Air Conditioning (any type) |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Carport or Garage |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Cooktop/Oven/Range, etc. |
Yes |
Only if type changed (gas to electric; electric to gas) or rating increased |
|
Decks over 24" high |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Dishwasher |
Yes |
Only if air gap isn't existing |
|
Electric Service Panel or Subpanel |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Exhaust Fans: Bathroom, Kitchen, Laundry |
Yes |
Only if type changed or rating increased |
|
Extension of heating duct system |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Fence (or screening) over 6' high |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Fireplace Insert |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Fireplace/Chimney |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Garage Conversions |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Garage Door Opener |
Only if adding overhead outlet |
No |
|
Garbage Disposal Unit |
Yes |
Only if plumbing or rating is changed |
|
Gas Piping (new and extensions) |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter |
Yes |
No |
|
Heating Unit (any type) |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Paddle Fans |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Partition Wall/Firewall |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Patio Cover/Trellis |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Patio Enclosure |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Plumbing Fixtures; bathtub, bidet, laundry tray, lavatory, shower, sink, toilet |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Pool (above ground and over 5,000 g.) |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Pool (in ground) |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Retaining walls over 4' |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Roof/Re-roof |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Room Addition & Remodels |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Sewer Line |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Shower Enclosure |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Skylight |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Sliding Glass Door (new, previous window) |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Solar Equipment |
Yes |
No |
|
Spa/Hot Tub |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Stairway |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Standpipe (washing machine or softener) |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Storage Loft/Platform |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Water Heater |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Water piping (new and extensions) |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Water softener |
Yes |
Only if air gap isn't existing |
|
Whole House/Attic Fans |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Window |
Yes |
Only if framing or siding is changed |
|
Wiring Devices (switch, outlet, etc.) |
Yes |
Only if original wire is aluminum |
|
Wiring, new or extended 120V or 240V |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Wood/Pellet Stove |
Yes |
Yes |