Examples of When Permits are Needed

Project

Addition to Home

          Yes

Building and other relevant permits (Electrical, Plumbing,HVAC)

Air Conditioner

          Yes

HVAC permit

Alteration/Remodel of Residential or Commercial property

          Yes

Building and other relevant permits (Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC)

Alternative Energy Systems

          Yes

Electrical permit

Cabinetry/Countertops

          No

Carpeting/flooring

          No

Chimney – New

          Yes

Building permit

Chimney – Replacement

          Yes/No

Contact Building Inspector - SAFEbuilt 262-346-4575

Deck - New

          Yes

Porch/Deck Permit and posible zoning review

Deck – Repairs

          Yes

Porch/Deck Permit

Demolition/Razing

          Yes

Razing permit

Dishwasher – New or Replacement

          Yes for New;  No for Replacement

Plumbing and Electrical permits

Door – interior or exterior

          No

Driveway – New or Replacement

          Yes-Driveway aprons/sidewalks to be inspected by                    Public Works staff

Building permit

Ductwork

          Yes

HVAC permit

Electrical – New

          Yes

Electrical permit

Electrical - Replacement

          Yes

Electrical permit

Erosion Control and Grading

          Yes

Erosion Control Requirements

Fence – New or Replacement

           Yes

Fence permit

Foundation Repairs

           Yes

Building permit

Fireplace

          Yes

HVAC permit

Furnace, Boiler, Heat Pump

          Yes

HVAC permit

Garage, Sheds and other structures

          Yes

Garage/Shed permit

Garbage Disposal – New or Replacement

          Yes

Plumbing and Electrical permits

Light Fixtures

          Maybe

Talk to staff

Masonry – Repair/Pointing

          No

Patio (brick, stone, concrete)

          Yes

Porch/Deck Permit

Planting/Removing New Trees/Shrubs

         Maybe-Tree Planting or removal in the parkway requires           a permit

Contact Public Works Manager

Tree Removal/Planting Permit

Play Structures

          No

Plumbing – New

          Yes

Plumbing permit

Plumbing – Repairs

          Yes

Plumbing permit

Pool or Hot Tub

          Yes

Plumbing, Electrical and Pool/Spa permits

Porch - New

          Yes

Building permit or Porch/Deck permit

Retaining Walls

          Yes

Building permit

Roof – New or Replacement

          No

Sewer – Sanitary or Storm

          Yes

Contact Public Works Manager

Siding – New or Replacement

          No

Sinks – New or Replacement

          Yes

Plumbing permit

Toilet

           Yes

Plumbing permit

Water Heater – New or Replacement

          Yes

Plumbing permit

Windows

          Maybe

Contact staff

Signs

          Yes

Sign permit

Sidewalk Repairs

          Yes

Sidewalk Repair permit

Sump Pump

          Yes-For connection to municipal stormwater system

Sump Pump permit

Street Use

          Yes

Street Use permit