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Do I Need a Permit?

Building Permit:
Required for any new construction, additions, alterations, or repairs with an estimated cost of labor and material greater than $1000 or is structural. Replacement of windows and doors is considered structural and will require a permit.

Environmental Permit:
Required when development activity exceeds 1000 square feet of disturbed area. For projects less than 1000 square feet of disturbed area, a permit exemption shall be posted at the job site.

Roofing Permit:
Required for any repairs or roofing with an estimated cost of labor and material greater than $300.

Electrical Permit:
Required when any electrical wiring is being extended or service changed.

Plumbing Permit:
Required when any new piping or re-piping work is being done.

Mechanical Permit:
Required when any heating or air conditioning equipment is being extended, relocated or changed out, including ductwork. No permit is required for the installation of window A/C units.

Gas Permit:
Required for any new gas piping, extending existing gas piping, or the installation or replacement of gas appliances (only a contractor licensed to do gas work may apply for this permit).

Life/Safety Permit:
Required for a variety of construction needs, such as multi-family dwellings, commercial additions and renovations, new construction, bonfires and fireworks, to name a few.