Permits
What is a building permit?
A building permit is a license which grants legal permission to start construction of a building 
project. It allows the enforcement of the codes which have been adopted as law by a state, county, township or city to protect the public health, safety and welfare. A permit also provides the means for Code Officials to inspect construction to ensure that minimum standards are met and appropriate materials are used.
project. It allows the enforcement of the codes which have been adopted as law by a state, county, township or city to protect the public health, safety and welfare. A permit also provides the means for Code Officials to inspect construction to ensure that minimum standards are met and appropriate materials are used. Building permits are required for the following:
- All new construction
- Additions
- Alterations
- Alterations involving structural members
- Garages, carports, and other accessory structures (sheds, etc)
- Fences and decks
- Fire damage repairs of any nature
- Wrecking
- Moving buildings
- Swimming pools
- New or replacement furnaces, air conditioners
- New or alteration or additions to an existing plumbing installation
- New or alteration or additions to an existing electrical installation
- Antennas (cell towers)
- Change or use of occupancy
- All roofing/reroofing except (second layer on existing single family homes)
- New or alterations to slabs, steps, sidewalk, driveways, driveway extensions
- New or replacement building mechanical service equipment
- Tents
- Signs
Functions and Services
| Building Permit Applications | Building Consultation & Special Services | Additional Building Permits |
Related Pages of Interest
| Plans Review | Related Construction Agencies |
