FAQ
WHEN DO I NEED A BUILDING PERMIT AND A
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION?
Building Permits and Certificates of Completions are required for ANY structural changes in your home and on your property. These requirements must be met if any of the following was done since your home was built:
FINISHED BASEMENT*#
BASEMENT ENTRANCE*
GARAGE CONVERSION*
INSTALLATION OF A FENCE
ADDITIONAL KITCHEN*#
DORMER*
CONSTRUCTION OF A SHED*
CONSTRUCTION OF A CABANA*#
INSTALLATION OF IN-GROUND OR ABOVE-GROUND POOL*
INSTALLATION OF A DECK*#
CONSTRUCTION OF A GARAGE*
CHANGE OF ROOF LINE
INSTALLATION OF A FIREPLACE#
INSTALLATION OF A HOT TUB*
FINISHED ATTIC WITH BEDROOMS AND/OR BATHROOM*#
INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL BATHROOOMS*#
CONSTRUCTION OF RETAINING WALL
CONSTRUCTION OF A PERMANENT BARBEQUE#
INSTALLATION OF SOLAR PANELS ON YOUR ROOF*
CONSTRUCTION AND/OR ENCLOSURES OF PATIOS AND PORCHES*#
INSTALLATION OF AN AWNING*
OR
ANY ALTERATIONS IN OR TO YOUR HOME AND PROPERTY
* - An electrical inspection and certificate is required if electrical outlets, fixtures, or powered doors were added.
# - A plumbing inspection and permit is required for gas bbq's, new bathroom fixtures, laundry rooms, boiler relocations, etc.
WE ALSO DO:
- RADIUS MAPS
- VARIANCES
- MOTHER-DAUGHTER USE CERTIFICATES*#
- SENIOR RESIDENCE USE CERTIFICATES*#