Print
Share page with AddThis

When is a permit not required?

No building permit is required for work in any of the following categories:

  1. Construction or installation of one story detached playhouses, provided the gross floor area does not exceed 80 square feet.(Must meet zoning requirements setback)
  2. Installation of swings and other playground equipment associated with a one- or two-family dwelling or multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses);
  3. Installation of swimming pools associated with a one- or two-family dwelling or multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) where such pools are designed for a water depth of less than 24 inches and are installed entirely above ground;
  4. Installation of fences six feet and under which are not part of an enclosure surrounding a swimming pool;
  5. Construction of retaining walls three feet and under unless such walls support a surcharge or impound Class I, II or IIIA liquids;
  6. Construction of temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery;
  7. Installation of window awnings supported by an exterior wall of a one- or two-family dwelling or multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses);
  8. Installation of partitions or movable cases less than five feet nine inches in height;
  9. Painting, wallpapering, tiling, carpeting, or other similar finish work;
  10. Replacement of any equipment, provided the replacement does not alter the equipment's listing or render it inconsistent with the equipment's original specifications; or
  11. Temporary sheds/ accessory structure that clip, snap or interlock that are less than 36’ sq.ft.
  12. Repairs, provided that such repairs do not involve:
    1. The removal or cutting away of a load-bearing wall, partition, or portion thereof, or of any structural beam or load-bearing component;
    2. The removal or change of any required means of egress, or the rearrangement of parts of a structure in a manner which affects egress;
    3. The enlargement, alteration, replacement or relocation of any building system; or
    4. The removal from service of all or part of a fire-protection system for any period of time.