Homeowners intending to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a structure must first apply for a building permit before starting work. This includes roofing and siding also. A permit is also required to enlarge, alter, install, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system.
Types of work exempt from permit requirements are:
¤ One story detached accessory structure if the floor area does not exceed 200 square feet
¤ A fence that is not more than 6 feet high
¤ A retaining wall that is not more than 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge
¤ A water tank supported directly upon grade if the capacity is not more than 5,000 gallons and the ratio of the height to diameter or width is not greater than 2 to 1
¤ A sidewalk or driveway that is not more than 30 inches above the adjacent grade and is not over any basement or story below
¤ Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finishing work
¤ A prefabricated swimming pool that is less than 24 inches deep
¤ Swings and other playground equipment accessory to a 1 or 2 family dwelling
¤ Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support
The Inspection Department is open from 8:00AM - 5:00PM for your convenience. If you have any questions please call 231-777-2555 ext. 323.
