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PERMITS

 Building    [Call for Further Information]

A building permit is required when any structural change or major alteration is made to an existing building or when any new construction is undertaken. Normal building maintenance does not require a building permit in most instances. Separate permits for plumbing, mechanical and electrical work are also required when applicable.

 Plumbing    [$45.00 per Inspection]

Plumbing permits are issued to Licensed Plumbers or an Owner if the Owner occupies the dwelling unit. The Owner's plumbing permit is applicable to single-family, owner -occupied dwelling units only. Examples of plumbing work requiring plumbing permits and inspections include the placement of new plumbing fixtures, soil pipe connections, replacement of sewer laterals, soil stacks, vent pipes and water supply lines

 Mechanical    [$45.00 per Inspection]

Mechanical permits are issued to Licensed Mechanical Contractors or an Owner if the Owner occupies the dwelling unit. The Owner's mechanical permit is applicable to single-family, owner-occupied dwelling units only. Examples of mechanical work requiring mechanical permits and inspections include the replacement of, or new installations of heating systems, water heaters, chimney liners, gas lines, air conditioning systems and duct work.

 Electrical    [$45.00 per Inspection]

Electrical permits are issued to Licensed Electricians or an Owner if the Owner occupies the dwelling unit. The Owner's Electrical permit is applicable to single-family, owner -occupied dwelling units only. Examples of electrical work requiring Electrical Permits include the installation of a new electrical service, or any addition to or alteration of the existing branch circuit; the installation of new electrical outlets and/or light fixtures; the installation of new fuse or circuit breaker panels.

 Soil Erosion    [Call for Further Information]

All Soil Erosion permits require photographs of work site and a site plan drawing indicating the location and extent of the proposed soil erosion plan. The photographs must be submitted at the time the application is made.

Robert Grostick
Building/Zoning Official

Kathy Liedel
Executive Assistant

Karen Page
Assessor

Kim Volyes
Administrative Clerk

Larry March
Electrical Inspector

Jeffrey Feldkamp
Mechanical Inspector

Warren Wisner
Plumbing Inspector