Do I Need a Permit?
When is a Permit Required?
• When the owner/agent wants to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move change the occupancy of a building or structure, or portion thereof
OR
• When the owner/agent wants to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing system, other building service equipment or piping system.
Choose your project type:
• Residential Construction
• Commercial Construction
• Related Construction
– Mechanical
– Electrical
– Plumbing
– Gas
– Fire Protection Systems
• Work in Right of Way
•Other
Residential Construction |
Residential Construction PageCity of Kettering Permit Forms and Fees |
Requires a permit | Does not require a permit |
• New homes
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• Window and door replacement
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Commercial Construction |
Commercial Construction Page
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Requires a permit | Does not require a permit |
• New buildings
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The following commercial construction projects do not require a permit:• Repair or replacement of finishes (carpet, tile, paint etc.)
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Related Construction: Mechanical |
Related Construction Page
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Requires a permit | Does not require a permit |
• New, replacement or alteration of– mechanical systems
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• Replacement of any part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe
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Related Construction: Electrical |
Related Construction Page
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Requires a permit |
Does not require a permit |
• New installation, replacement or alteration of:– any electrical system
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• Replacement of outlets and switches
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Related Construction: Plumbing |
Related Construction Page
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Requires a permit | Does not require a permit |
• New installation, replacement or alteration of:– water supply piping
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• Repair of leaks or clearance of stoppages (Note: replacement of any fixture including water closets, piping or valves associated with such repairs requires a permit)
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Related Construction: Gas |
Related Construction Page
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Requires a permit | Does not require a permit |
– fuel gas systems – storage – piping – meters – valves or other controls – safety devices, etc. |
• Portable heating appliance
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Related Construction: Fire Protection Systems |
Related Construction Page
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Requires a permit |
Does not require a permit |
• New sprinkler installation
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• System repairs
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