This includes enforcement of the minimum housing code. In general, building a new structure or modifying an existing one requires one or more building permits. Building permits is a generic term that refers to all of the specialty permits required to build or modify a structure. Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical permits are all generically building permits along with permits that relate directly to the structure itself.
City code exempts several common activities from the requirement of permits.
These exceptions allow construction without permit but do not waive any other code requirements. These modifications are subject to normal enforcement activities of our code enforcement staff. Mandatory inspections are made for most types of permits issued. The contractor submits an application package, which often includes multiple sets of drawings and other material. The drawings are reviewed to ensure minimum building codes are met.