Below is a list of projects for which a permit is not required. If your project does not appear on this list please call the Bureau of Inspections to see if you need a permit. Call 657-8121
BUILDING
ü Installation, repair or replacement of any interior finishes of less than 25% of the wall area in any given room. Including plastering and drywall.
ü Wallpapering and vinyl wall coverings. (Paneling does require a permit)
ü 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.
ü The repair of any non-structural member such as a partition railing or kitchen Cabinet.
ü Repair or replacement of any trim, decoration or molding.
ü Exterior and interior Painting
ü The replacement of any flooring material including carpeting in single family homes.
ü The repair of roofing not exceeding 25% of the total roof area within any 12 month period.
ü The repair or replacement of a porch or stoop, which does not support a roof above.
ü The replacement or installation of screens.
ü Replacement of exterior gutters and leaders.
PLUMBING
ü Replacement of hose bib valves, however they must be replaced with an approved vacuum
breaker.
ü Refinishing of existing fixtures.
ü Replacement of ballcocks, however they must be an approved anti-siphon type.
ü Repair of leaks involving the replacement of piping between 2 adjacent joints only.
ü Clearance of stoppages.
ü Replacement of faucets or working parts of faucets.
ü Replacement of valves, (Shower and combination Bath/Shower valves replacements do require permits).
ü Replacement of traps in single-family residences.
ü Replacement of domestic clothes washers and dishwashers.
ü Replacements of a water closet, lavatory or kitchen sink with a similar fixture providing no piping changes are needed.
ELECTRICAL
ü Replacement of any receptacle, switch or lighting fixture rated at 20 amps or less.
ü ü Replacement of receptacles where a ground fault receptacle is required shall be done with a permit.
ü ü Repairs to doorbells, communication systems and motor operated devices.
ü ü Communication wiring in single-family residences.
ü ü Replacement of domestic dishwashers.
ü ü Replacement of range hoods in single-family dwellings.
FIRE PROTECTION
ü ü Replacement of smoke detectors, heat detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.
ü ü Installation of battery powered smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.
MECHANICAL
ü ü Replacement of motors, pumps and fans of the same capacity.
ü ü Repair and replacement of ductwork.
ü ü Repair of air conditioning equipment.
ü ü Replacement of control devices for heating and air conditioning.
ü ü Replacement of appliances in single-family dwellings provided there is no change in fuel type or location.
ü ü Repair of heating, supply and return piping, which do not require rearrangement of the piping. |
