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Type of WorkDescription of WorkYesNo
New ConstructionNew building – residential or commercial
Addition – room(s), sunroom, 2nd story pop-up
Pools and spas, except above-ground pool up to 24″ deep
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Interior AlterationsCommercial interior alteration or tenant finish
Change in building’s use or occupancy type, with or without alterations
Interior alteration including drywall, lighting, and/or framing
Basement finish
Kitchen or bath renovation with same layout
Fireplace or wood-burning stove
Interior alteration limited to painting, tiling, flooring, and/or trim carpentry
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Attached StructuresNew deck, porch, patio cover, portico, or porte cochere
Simple, non-structural repairs to decks, porches, patio covers
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Detached StructuresFree-standing accessory structure such as detached garage or carport, shed
She-shed or Accessory Dwelling Unit
Free-standing accessory structure less than 120 square feet
Outdoor kitchen or fireplace
Children’s playhouse or tree fort, up to 120 square feet
Tents more than 12’X12′ and other temporary structures, such as trailers
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ReplacementsNew doors, windows, roofs, or siding requiring structural alterations
Window or door replacement – no structural alterations (same size/location)
New exterior siding, masonry, or stucco – no sheathing replacement
Roof replacement – no structural work (up to 32 square feet decking)
Garage door replacement or repair
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DemolitionDemolition of structures and interior demolition✔️
PlumbingPlumbing fixture repair or replacement in same location
Plumbing fixture repair, replacement, or relocation, with piping alterations
Water heater replacement
Gas piping

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Electrical or low voltageElectrical service upgrade, relocation, or repair
New electrical circuit, meter base
Generator, other than portable
Solar panel installation
Safety inspection for electric meter release (when power was disconnected)
Appliance or fixture replacement of permanent, hard-wired devices
Appliance or fixture replacement for plug-in devices
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MechanicalReplacement of heating and/or air conditioning units
Ductwork
Safety inspection for gas meter release (when gas has been disconnected)
Commercial kitchen hood – mechanical permit AND fire system permit
Water heater replacement
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Non-BuildingDriveway repairs, resurface in same footprint – no land disturbance
Replace driveway or alter footprint of driveway
New fence, fence replacement, or fence repair – generally
Fences: masonry piers, locking gates, in-stream buffers, on corner lots
Tree removal
Signs on non-residential property (temporary or permanent)
Banners for business promotion or events
Land disturbance activity, such as grading, filling, or excavating

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This is a general guide only. Your specific project may require a permit, depending on the scope of work and other factors. If you need help determining whether a permit is necessary for your project, please call 678-512-3250.

Work done without a required permit may be subject to Stop Work Order, fines, and other penalties.