When a Permit is Required

The following are examples of instances when a building permit is required:

• New home.
• Addition.
• Garage.
• Shed.
• Deck.
• Pool/Spa.
• Hot Tub.
• Roofing.
• Antenna greater than 12'.
• Siding.
• Structural change.
• Window replacement.
• Change of use.
• Change in exiting.
• Basement finish.
• Demolition.

The following are examples of instances when a plumbing permit is required:

• Water distribution piping greater than 10'.
• New water service.
• New sewer service.
• Second meter (irrigation).
• Lawn sprinkler.
• Water heater.
• Water softener.
• Floor drain.
• Sump & pump.
• Septic bypass.
• Grease trap.
• Backflow preventer.

The following are examples of instances when an electrical permit is required:

• New service.
• New circuit(s).
• Furnace.
• Air conditioner.
• Water heater.
• Sump pump.
• Smoke detector(s).
• Clothes dryer.
• Heat pump.
• Illuminated sign.
• Generator.
• Pool/Spa/Hot tub.
• Carnival.
• Fire alarm.
• New oven/range.
• Dishwasher.

The following are examples of instances when a heating/cooling permit is required:

• Furnace.
• Pre-fab fireplace.
• Wood stove.
• Gas piping.
• Air conditioning.
• Unit heater.
• New duct.
• Air handler.
• Cooling tower.
• Chillers.
• Refrigeration.
• Air cleaner.

Contact the Building Division at (248) 871-2450 with questions regarding permit requirements.

In the following instances, a building permit is not required but compliance with the zoning ordinance must be checked. A zoning compliance permit is required in the following instances:

• Playhouses.
• Playground Equipment.
• Wading Pools.
• Patios.
• Flag Poles.
• Basketball Backboards.
• Temporary Signs.
• Signs.

Contact the Zoning Division at (248) 871-2520 with questions regarding zoning requirements.