Frequently Asked Questions
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Building Inspections
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In general, a building permit is needed for any new building, addition, alteration, or repair to any portion of commercial or residential buildings. Visit the following page for more details:Building Inspections
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The permit needs to be posted in a conspicuous location onsite. The inspection card needs to be available when the inspector visits the site to sign off inspections as they occur.Building Inspections
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Permits must be paid for with either cash, check, or credit card. Please be advised that if a credit card is used there will be a convenience fee added.
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Any type of permit may be applied for online. Only maintenance-type permits may have work started before paying for the permit.Building Inspections
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Work started without a permit is subject to double permit fees. Permits need to be at least applied for before work is started. Emergency work such as water service line breaks, water heaters or furnace / AC work may begin prior to the permit application, but the contractor needs to obtain a permit the next business day.Building Inspections
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There is no limit to the number of permits that can be obtained at one time. We need to receive all pertinent information for each application.Building Inspections
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Inspections need to be called for at least 24 hours ahead of the actual inspection. Inspections are done on a first come, first served basis, so if you call in the day of the inspection, you will be scheduled upon availability of the inspectors.Building Inspections
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A Certificate of Occupancy is required for all permitted projects that involve occupancy of the space. Maintenance-type permits do not require a certificate of occupancy.Building Inspections