Required Permits
Building permits are required when any owner or authorized agent intends
to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the
occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge,
alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas,
mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by
this code, or to cause any such work to be done. International
Residential Code (IRC) 2006 section R105.2, and International Building
Code (IBC) 2006 section 105.2
Note: The reroofing of a structure, window and/or siding replacements DO
require a building permit.
Building permits are NOT required for the following:
Building:
1. One-story detached accessory structures, provided the floor area does
not exceed 120 square feet.
2. Fences not over 6 feet high. Verification of Zoning Setbacks is
necessary on all fences.
3. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet in height measured from the
bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a
surcharge. Verification of Zoning Setbacks is necessary on all retaining
walls.
4. Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not
exceed 5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does
not exceed 2 to1.
5. Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade
and not over any basement or story below.
6. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and
similar finish work.
7. Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches deep.
8. Swings and other playground equipment accessory to a one- or two-
family dwelling.
9. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall.
10. Oil derricks.
11. Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and
scenery.
Electrical:
Repairs and maintenance: A permit shall not be required for minor repair
work, including the replacement of lamps or the connection of approved
portable electrical equipment to approved permanently installed
receptacles.
Gas:
1. Portable heating, cooking or clothes drying appliances.
2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of
equipment or make such equipment unsafe.
Mechanical:
1. Portable heating appliance.
2. Portable ventilation appliances.
3. Portable cooling unit.
4. Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment
regulated by this code.
5. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or
make such equipment unsafe.
6. Portable evaporative cooler.
7. Self contained refrigeration systems containing 10 pounds or less of
refrigerant or that are actuated by motors of 1 horsepower or less.
Plumbing:
The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe; provided,
however, that if any concealed trap, drainpipe, water, soil, waste or vent
pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the
same with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a
permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code. The
clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures,
and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do
not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or
fixtures.
IRC 2006 Section R105.2 and IBC 2006 Section 105.2 Work Exempt From Permit
If you are not sure if a project requires a building permit, please call
to verify 636-3260. Failure to obtain a building permit before starting
work will result in penalty.
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