Building Permits

A Building Permit is required in most cases when you plan to make physical or cosmetic changes (electrical, mechanical, or plumbing installations or alterations) to the interior or exterior of the building you plan to occupy or if you are constructing a new building. A Building Permit is required when there is a change in the use of an existing space, such as putting a restaurant in what was a retail space.When a permit is required plans should be submitted for Plan Review and a Building Permit issued before starting any construction or remodeling. During the course of construction or remodeling, building inspectors are required to inspect the work performed.