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Exempt Permit Requirements

§ 150.10 BUILDING PERMIT REQUIRED.

Construction is prohibited unless in conformity with a valid building permit obtained from the Building Commissioner prior to commencement of construction.

  1. Any work that is exempted by this section and is a license-regulated activity must be conducted by a licensed person or contractor.
  2. Permit exemptions for Class 1 structures:
    1. All work constituting replacement of wallpapering, cabinetry, counter tops, drywall, plastering, paneling or ceiling tile provided such work in aggregate is $1,000 or less in value;
    2. Replacement of fixture(s) with like kind fixture(s) of same size, capacity, function, efficiency or design; however, this does not include electrical distribution or disconnect panel(s), central air conditioning systems, geothermal systems, generator backup electrical systems, electrical entrance systems, fuel lines or piping (not including appliance connectors), furnace(s), non-portable heating systems, sign structures or sign systems, roofing systems or metering connections;
    3. All work with a value of $500 or less except for service connections, metering connections or electrical distribution panel(s) or disconnect panel(s), roofing systems or sign construction or installation;
    4. Manufacturing or production equipment installation, repair or alteration;
    5. All work that is repainting, resealing or staining;
    6. Replacement of all carpet or vinyl floor coverings;/li>
    7. Replacement of all concrete sidewalks, driveways, curbs or patios in same location; and
    8. Any situation or item of construction that, in the opinion of the Building Commissioner, warrants an exemption provided there is no conflict of interest.
  3. Permit exemptions for Class 2 structures:
    1. Replacement of fixture(s) with like kind fixture(s) of same size, capacity, function, efficiency or design; however, this does not include electrical distribution or disconnect panel(s), central air conditioning systems, geothermal systems, generator backup electrical systems, electrical entrance systems, fuel lines or piping (not including appliance connectors), furnace(s), nonportable heating systems, roofing systems or metering connections;
    2. Repair or replacement of painting, carpeting, wallpapering or paneling;
    3. Repair or replacement of drywall or plastering with an aggregate value of $1,000 or less;
    4. Repair or replacement of cabinetry and/or counter tops with an aggregate value of $1,000 or less;
    5. All work with a value of $300 or less except for service connections, metering connections, roofing systems or electrical distribution panel(s) or disconnect panel(s);
    6. Replacement of all carpet or vinyl floor coverings;
    7. Replacement of all concrete sidewalks, driveways or patios; and
    8. Any situation or item of construction that, in the opinion of the Building Commissioner, warrants an exemption provided there is no conflict of interest.
(Ord. 60-83, passed 8-11-83; Am. Ord. 67-04, passed 9-9-04; Am. Ord. 99-04, passed 12-9-04) Penalty, see § 150.99