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The term "building permit" is often used as a generic
term that includes the permits required for structural
work, electrical work, mechanical work, or plumbing work.
Most construction projects will require a permit, but there
are some exceptions.
You will need a building permit to construct, enlarge, alter,
move, or demolish any one- or two-family dwelling or related
structure. Other examples of when a building permit is required
include:
- adding a room
- building, demolishing, or moving a carport, garage, or shed
that measures 120 square feet or more in area or greater than
10 feet in height
- finishing an attic, garage, or basement to make additional
living space
- cutting a new window or door opening, or widening an existing
opening
- moving, removing, or adding load-bearing walls or adding
walls that affect exit patterns or fire and life safety
- applying roofing when all of the old roofing is removed
and new sheathing is installed
- building a stairway
- building a retaining wall
- building a deck more than 30 inches high
- putting up a fence more than 6 feet high
- moving more than 50 cubic yards or any amount of cut/fill
on sites affected by waterways or slope hazards
- adding an in-ground swimming pool
- installing or altering a sign
- changing the use of a structure; for example, youíll need
approval from Planning Division and a building permit to convert
a single family residence into a shop or restaurant, or to
convert a garage into an apartment
An electrical permit is required
when the work being done affects the electrical system in a
structure. Examples of such work include:
- extending a circuit
- wiring a new air conditioner
- adding an alarm system
- remodeling or adding kitchens or bathrooms
- installing a permanent hot tub, spa, or sauna
To download an electrical permit please go to applications.
AMechanical permit is required
when the work being done alters the mechanical systems in a
structure. Examples include: adding or replacing an air conditioner,
furnace, heat pump, gas line, log lighter, gas log, fire place,
woodstove, exhaust fan, or range hood. To download a mechanical application permit, please go to applications.
A Plumbing permit is
required when adding or altering plumbing fixtures or systems,
including storm and sewer lines. Examples of work that requires
a plumbing permit include:
- adding or altering a bathroom or kitchen
- adding a permanent hot tub, spa, or pool
- adding or extending an irrigation system
- adding any groundwater or rain and roof drains
- adding or increasing a water service line
To download a plumbing permit application, please go to applications.
A separate erosion
control permit is required for most construction projects.
To find out how to apply for a permit and submit plans for
review, please go to the Building Permit
Application Process.
To find out about fees, go to Permit
Fees.
To find out how to request an inspection, please go to Inspection
Process.
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