Permits

When does one need a permit?

- New Construction
- Additions
- Alterations
- Renovations
- Relocations
- Repairs or Rehabilitation of a building or structure
- Electrical Work
- Mechanical
- Plumbing
- Repairing and Underpinning Foundations
- Installing Pools
- Constructing Decks in excess of 8 inches above the ground
- Demolitions
- Building, Tearing Down, or Moving a Garage
- Cutting New Windows or Door Openings, or Widening existing openings
- Adding, Moving, or Taking Out Walls
- Building Retaining Walls
- Re-roofing when a complete tear off and re-sheathing is required
- Adding Stairways

When does one not need a permit?

- Replacing Stucco, Siding, or Shingles with the same material
- Replacing Doors when the opening is not altered
- Replacing an open landing and stairs
- Installing Cabinets and Shelves
- Laying in a new roof
- Putting in Hardwood Floors
- Installing Carpet
- Upgrading ones Countertops
- Minor Electrical work, such as replacing an electrical outlet

A phone call to your local permitting office is the best, and only, way to determine if you need a permit.

Useful Sites
homebase
www.demesne.info
homerenovations
www.hometips.com
countygovt