BUILDING & TRADE PERMITS

All new construction, remodels, additions, enlargements, repair, moving, removal, conversion,

demolition, and alterations require a building permit, as well as decks, fences, signs, and sheds. A trade permit is required for all plumbing, electrical, and mechanical work.

The application for a building permit must be filled out completely including complete contact

information.

• A scalable set of building plans. Electronic plan files are acceptable and encouraged.

• Site plans that include property lines, existing structures, location of existing structures with

measurements to property lines and other structures and location of proposed building or structure.

• Description of work to be performed.

• 2012 IECC Energy Compliance information: Prescriptive, Trade Off (ResCheck), Performance (HERS)

• Trade permits for any electrical, mechanical or plumbing work completed.

All work must conform to the applicable building code and/or City Ordinances.

Work must not commence until all associated fees are paid and an approved building permit issued.  

When all requirements have been met, a permit will be issued. A permit is valid for 1 year and

work must commence within 180 days from date of issuance.

INSPECTION                                  NOTES

Footing .............................................. Prior to pouring concrete

Foundation ....................................... Prior to pouring concrete

Sewer /Water /Storm ................... According to City specifications

Groundwork Plumbing ................. Wet test required, weather permitting - Prior to pouring concrete

Plumbing ........................................... Prior to interior wall finish. Wet test required, weather permitting

Electrical ............................................ Temp pole prior to meter release

Electrical .............................................Rough in prior to insulation and meter release

Mechanical ....................................... Prior to insulation

Framing .............................................. Prior to insulation

Sidewalk/Approach ....................... According to City specifications

Final ..................................................... No structure may be occupied until a Certificate of Occupancy is issued.

Work must not be completed beyond the point indicated in each inspection without first obtaining the

approval of the building inspector.

One business day notice is requested on all inspections. Inspections will be completed by the end

of the next business day if one day's notice is provided. All attempts will be made to accommodate

same-day inspections, but a same-day inspection cannot be guaranteed.