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.

ü      ü      Replacement of furnace.

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.