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Room additions, or finishing an unfinished
attic space
Enclosing an existing screened porch Inspections Department
Repairing a rotten or damaged roof, floors,
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Installing a new door in an exterior wall
Installing a fireplace
Converting a bonus room to a bedroom
Replacing an electric water heater with a
gas water heater
Installing foundation drains for crawl space
drainage
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Structural repairs to a foundation or piers
Inspections Department
ards. They can also force you to make costly gets the proper permits.
Roofing replacement using same type of
repairs, should you decide to sell your home.
materials
Vinyl siding replacement
fixtures
whether it’s a new kitchen, an updated family performed. This can be costly and upsetting for Replacement of windows, that are of the
room or a new sunroom, remember to check to owners. same size
see if you need a building permit.
Replacement of a water heater that is of
Generally, a building permit is required for any What Information is Required? the same type or size
construction, installation, repair, replacement or Installing new cabinets and/or counter
An application for the building permit will include:
alteration costing more than $5,000. Also, a tops of the same configuration
A general description of the proposed work
permit is required if the work involves: the
along with building plans
Some communities may require a permit
addition, repair or replacement of load bearing
when work on home upgrades exceeds
members or structures, the addition or change in Location of proposed work to include a site plan the $5,000 threshold
the design of plumbing, heating, air conditioning, Signature of the owner or licensed agent
All work must comply with State Building
or electrical wiring, appliances or equipment.
Code even if a permit is not required
Value of the work to be done should include
cost of labor and materials including donations,
Beware of contractors who recom‐
mend not obtaining permits. They site work, contractor and design professional
may tell you it will delay the job or fees; but not the cost of the land
increase property taxes, but the truth
is you are the only person to lose when you fail
to get a permit. Contractors who don’t want to In some cases a building permit may not be
obtain a permit or ask you to get the permit for required but you will still need a permit from
them may not be licensed and may not have the Zoning. Call (919) 772‐4688 and ask to speak
knowledge to build in compliance with the code. with the Planning Department.
When the contractor is paid and gone, you are
the one responsible for any problems.