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Building Permits and Inspections

If you're planning on making any changes or renovations to your space, you'll probably need to get a building permit. Building permits are required for building, structural, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing projects, and help to ensure that your space is safe for your team and your customers. Learn more about each step, from application to review to inspection.
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Determine if You Need a Building Permit

If you're planning to do any construction, alteration, or repair work, you'll probably need to get a building permit. Building permits are issued by Municipal Building/Construction Departments and help to ensure that any work done in your municipality conforms with building code and zoning requirements that protect the safety of you, your team, and your customers.

Building permits are generally required for any building, structural, electric, HVAC, and plumbing projects. They can include projects such as:

  • New buildings or structures
  • Additions to a building
  • Structural alterations to a building or structure
  • Interior modifications and changes to a floor plan
  • Changes in building use and/or occupancy
  • Parking layout changes
  • Use-of-land projects, such as recycling deposit center, open-air storage, outdoor temporary events
  • Signs and sign structures
  • Fences, retaining walls, and shoring plans

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Learn How to Get a Building Permit

Each municipality may have a slightly different process, but most of the forms used in obtaining a Construction Permit can be used in any municipality. The Uniform Construction Code forms can be found at the link below and should be filed with the local Building Department.

Contact the Business Action Center for further assistance.

Uniform Construction Code Forms

Sign Up for an Inspection

Once your building permit has been approved, you can begin your work. However, don't forget the critical step of scheduling the required inspections. Inspections are required before you cover or conceal any work that's been completed to ensure that the work you've done meets the permit requirements. Depending on your project type and size, you may need to schedule a few inspections – you can check with the local Building/Construction Department for a list of required inspections and at what stage in the project they must be performed.