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Do I Need
A Construction Permit?
Below is a list of projects for which a
permit is NOT required. If
your project does not appear on the list below,
please call the Building Department above to see
if you need a permit.
Building Permits
- Exterior and interior painting
- Installation, repair or replacement of any
interior finishes of less than 25% of the
wall area in any given room.
- Wallpapering and vinyl wall coverings.
(Paneling does require a permit)
- Installation and replacement of any window
or door including garage doors in the same
opening without altering the dimensions or
framing of the original opening.
- The repair of any non-structural member
such as a partition railing or kitchen
cabinet.
- Repair or replacement of any trim,
decoration or molding.
- The repair of roofing not exceeding 25% of
the total roof area within any 12 month
period.
- The repair of siding not exceeding 25% of
the total exterior wall area with a 12 month
period.
- The replacement or installation of
screens.
- Replacement of exterior gutters and
leaders.
Plumbing Permits
- Replacement of hose bib valves, however,
they must be replaced with an approved
vacuum breaker.
- Refinishing of existing fixtures.
(Relining of fixtures requires a permit).
- Replacement of ballcocks, however, they
must be an approved anti-siphon type.
- Repair of leaks involving the replacement
of piping between two adjacent joints only.
- Clearances of stoppages.
- Replacement of faucets or working parts of
faucets.
- Replacement of traps in single family
residences.
- Replacement of domestic clothes washers
and dishwashers.
Electrical Permits
- Replacement of any receptacle, switch or
lighting fixture rated at 20 amps or less.
- Replacement of receptacles where Ground
fault receptacle is required, must be done
with a permit.
- Repairs to doorbells, communication
systems and motor operated devices.
- Communication wiring in single family
residences.
- Replacement of domestic dishwashers
- Replacement of range hoods in single
family dwellings.
Fire Protection Permits
- Replacement of smoke or heat detectors.
- Installation of battery powered smoke
detectors.
Mechanical Permits
- Replacement of motors, pumps and fans of
the same capacity.
- Repair of heating, supply and return
piping which does not require re-arrangement
of the piping system.
- Repair and replacement of ductwork.
- Repair of air-conditioning equipment.
- Replacement of control devices for heating
and air conditioning.
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