Inspections & Permits

Permit Checklist

Do I need a permit? Here is a short list of projects that need a permit:

• Any structural changes, add-ons, remodel, etc.
• Changing electrical service panels or upgrading, installing new circuit above 25 volts and no more than 50 watts
• Fences
• Installing water/sewer lines
• New construction
• New window construction
• Storage building greater than 200 square feet
• Swimming pools (above and below ground)
• Water heater replacements

Residential & Building Code

• 2018 International Building Code (link)
• 2018 International Mechanical Code (link)
• 2018 International Fire Code (link)
• 2018 International Fuel Gas Code (link)
• 2018 International Plumbing Code (link)
• 2018 International Residential Code (link)
• 2018 International Existing Building Code (link)
• 2018 International Property Maintenance Code (link)
• 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (link)
• 2018 International Code Council Performance Code for Buildings and Facilities (link)
• 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (link)
• 2017 National Electric Code
• 2018 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code