Building Permits

The following types of residential projects require a building permit:

Building a new house or detached garage or carport
Building an addition onto a house or detached garage
Building, replacing, adding to or structurally repairing decks, attached or free-standing
Converting an existing deck or porch to a covered porch or sunroom
Building a shed or other storage or play structure 257 square feet or larger in area
Converting unfinished attic spaces, basements or attached garages to living space
Moving, adding or removing walls or portions of walls, load-bearing or not
Repairing, altering or modifying any structural component including stud walls, columns, piers, footings, foundations, floor and ceiling joists, rafters, beams or girders
Adding or modifying door and window openings
Changing the use of the building (such as converting to a business office, or State Regulated Care Facility)
Installation of a permanent or non-permanent (storable) pool, swim spa, or hot tub greater than 150 square feet or over 24 inches in water depth
Constructing or altering a retaining wall supporting a structural load, or exceeding 3 feet of unbalanced fill (engineering required for walls exceeding 4 feet of unbalanced fill)
Demolition of any building or structure 257 square feet or greater in area

Footing - After the trench is dug and reinforcement is installed, and prior to placement of the footing material
Slab or Monolithic Slab - After the vapor barrier and perimeter insulation (if required) are installed, and prior to the placement of concrete. If there are any pipes wires or vents that are being installed below the slab those sub-trade inspections are to be approved and backfilled prior to the slab inspection.
Foundation - After the block is laid and the first level floor system is installed, prior to being sheathed; For poured wall foundations, schedule after forms and reinforcement are installed, prior to placement of concrete
Framing - After all structural members are installed and all sub-trade rough-ins are approved, and prior to concealment by insulation or drywall
Exterior Moisture - After the exterior sheathing, flashing, windows and doors are installed, and prior to the installation of exterior wall coverings
Insulation - After the framing inspection is approved and prior to concealment
Final Building - After all sub-trade final inspections and other required departmental inspections are approved