Building Inspection/Code Enforcement



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Request for Board Action (special use permit, ZBA/Planning application)

General Guidelines for work NOT REQUIRING a building permit

GENERAL

  • Minor repairs
  • Removal or replacement of existing flooring materials; carpets, vinyl flooring, wallpaper and paint.
  • Cabinetry (kitchen) that DOES NOT require reconfiguring the existing design.

ELECTRICAL

  • Replacement of existing fixtures.
  • Low voltage systems i.e., doorbells, lighting, security.
  • Replacement of defective fuses, lamps, relays, switches, receptacles, circuit breakers that DO NOT disturb the existing wiring.

PLUMBING

  • Replacement of existing fixtures which DO NOT disturb existing plumbing.
  • Minor repairs to faucets or traps.
  • Repair or replacement of existing water heater with “like in kind” unit.

HVAC

  • Replacement or repair of heating, ventilation or air conditioning duct or ventilation with “like in kind” unit.
  • Repair of existing equipment.
  • Replacement or repair of HVAC, appliance/equipment with “like in kind” unit.

FENCING

  • Repairs to LESS THAN 50% of your existing fence.

ROOFING

  • Tear-offs, re-roofs or repairs to existing roof.
  • Two or more of ANY type roofing is prohibited.

DECKS

  • Any deck LESS THAN 18” above grade, LESS THAN 15SQ foot

PORCHES, STAIRS & HANDRAILS

  • Repairs other than structural.
  • Replacement of existing of LESS THAN 50%.

WINDOWS AND DOORS

  • Replacement of windows or doors of like size and type.
  • Replacement of basement windows with glass block.

*If you are unsure call.  Remember CODE is the minimum standard.

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