Permits
Required items when applying for a building permit
What is the correct way to display a building permit at the site?
The Office of Building Inspections and Zoning issues the following permits:
Building
Residential
- New
- Addition or Alteration to Residence
- Demolition
Commercial
- New
- Addition or Alteration to Commercial Building
- Demolition
Waterproofing
Electric
- Rewiring
- Change of Service
- In-ground Swimming Pool
- Temporary
Plumbing
- Addition or Replacement of Fixtures
- Water/Sewer Line Replacements
Mechanical
- Elevator Permit
- Replacement of HVAC System
- Gas Lines
- Boiler Installation
- Fire Suppression
Signs
- Temporary Signs - A temporary sign permit can be issued once every six months and is good for 30 days. Temporary Signs cannot be larger than 32 square feet.
- Permanent Signs
- Sign Ordinance (please enter search term "signs" in top search box)
Cross Connection
Every boiler and all new commercial buildings need a Cross Connection Permit. Backflow devices are installed and tested by a Third party contractor. They must be inspected annually.
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