Required Permits
All new installations listed below require permits. Note this is not a complete list of all items which require permits. If your item is not listed, feel free to call the Building Division. Permits, if required for replacement items, are also indicated. The following list(s) contain information on required permits; however, all work, regardless of whether or not a permit is required, shall comply with the codes.
| Item to be Installed | Permit if New? | Permit if Replacement? |
|---|---|---|
| Structural/Building Permits | ||
| Carport or Garage | Yes | Yes |
| Garage Conversions | Yes | Yes |
| Decks over 30" above Grade | Yes | Yes |
| Fence (or screening) over 6' high | Yes | Yes |
| Fence/retaining wall over 6' high | Yes | Yes |
| Fireplace/Chimney | Yes | Yes |
| Kitchen Remodel | Yes | Yes |
| Partition Wall/Firewall | Yes | Yes |
| Patio Cover/Trellis | Yes | Yes |
| Patio Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Pool In-ground | Yes | Yes |
| Pool Prefabricated Above Ground does not exceed 5000 gal. | No | No |
| Retaining wall over 4' measured from bottom of footing to top of wall | Yes | Yes |
| Roof/Re-roof | Yes | Yes |
| Room Addition & Remodels Kitchen & Bath | Yes | Yes |
| Shower/Tub Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Skylight | Yes | Yes |
| Stairway | Yes | Yes |
| Storage Loft/Platform | Yes | Yes |
| Sliding Glass Door (new, previous window) | Yes | Yes |
| Windows (New, Replacement, Retrofits)Window, garden window | Yes | Yes |
| Mechanical Permits | ||
| Air Conditioning (any type) | Yes | Yes |
| Ducting System | Yes | Yes |
| Ducting System (extension) | Yes | Yes |
| Exhaust Fans (Bathroom, Kitchen, Laundry) | Yes | Only if type changed or rating increased |
| Fireplace Insert | Yes | Yes |
| Furnace Heating Unit (any type) | Yes | Yes |
| Wood/Pellet Stove | Yes | Yes |
| Electrical Permits | ||
| Air Conditioning | Yes | No |
| Cooktop/Oven/Range, etc. | Yes | Only if type changed (gas to electric; electric to gas) or rating increased |
| Garbage Disposer | Yes | Only if rating increased |
| Garage Door Opener | Only if adding overhead outlet | No |
| Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) | Yes | No |
| Kitchen Remodel - GFCI Required | Yes | Yes |
| Paddle Fans | Yes | Yes |
| Service or Subpanel | Yes | Yes |
| Spa/Hot Tub | Yes | Yes |
| Transformers for sprinkler valves, landscape lighting, etc. | Yes | Only if unit not approved for plug connection |
| Wiring (New or Extended 120V or 240V) | Yes | Yes |
| Wiring Devices (switch, outlet, etc.) | Yes | Only if original wire is aluminum |
| Whole House/Attic Fans | Yes | Yes |
| Plumbing Permits | ||
| Shower/Bathtub; sink; utility tray; lavatory; toilet;kitchen | Yes | Only if moved |
| Dishwasher | Yes | Only if air gap isn't existing |
| Garbage Disposer | Yes | Only if plumbing is changed |
| Pool Prefabricated Plumbing | ||
| Gas Piping (new and/or extensions) | Yes | Yes |
| Sewer Line | Yes | Yes |
| Solar Equipment | Yes | No |
| Sprinkler Anti-Siphon Valves | Yes | Yes |
| Standpipe (washing machine or softener) | Yes | Yes |
| Water Heater | Yes | Yes |
| Water piping (new and extensions) | Yes | Yes |
| Water softener | Yes | Only if air gap isn't existing |