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