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1. What is required to pull an electrical, mechanical or plumbing permit?

A copy of the subcontractor's Master's license and certificate of liability insurance is required in order to pull a permit.

2. What is the general process to obtain a building permit?

A completed application, site plan, construction details and the written narrative of the proposed work are submitted to the Permit Office Manager. Upon completion of the submission, documents are uploaded to our program and review can begin. Depending upon the project, up to 5 departments, with the minimum of 2, may be required to review the permit application. Please allow 10 working days for initial review. 

3. Do I need a building permit for a car port?

Yes. A completed building permit application (PDF) and a site plan that reflects property lines with measurements of preexisting and proposed structures.

4. Do I need a building permit for a storage building?

Yes. Any accessory structure that is over 200 square feet in size requires a building permit. See examples on the Permits page. 

5. How long does it take for my building permit to be approved?

Approval of building permits are contingent upon the number of  departments that must review the permit application and whether if a department disapproved an aspect of the project. Time frame may vary from a day to a week depending on the scope of the project.

6. How much will my building permit cost?

Building permit costs are contingent upon the job value of the project.