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Frequently Asked Questions
WHAT IS A BUILDING PERMIT? A building permit is a license granting legal permission to construct or alter a structure or building equipment, such as heating, plumbing, or electrical. back to top WHY DO I NEED A BUILDING PERMIT? In order to maintain safe conditions for you and your family, you are required to obtain a building permit when performing structural work on your home. back to top WHEN DO I NEED A BUILDING PERMIT? You will need to obtain a building permit if you undertake any of the following activities for all residences located within the City of Hamilton:
We encourage you to obtain specific information from Construction Services for each project requiring a permit. back to top Generally, plans are required for any new building, addition or alteration to an existing building plan. All plans should be sufficient in detail to show the dimensions of the project, type, and size of the materials to be used, location of the property lines and the ground elevations. We will provide you detailed requirements for your specific project. We understand that the Building Codes can be confusing. Please do not hesitate to contact our office with any questions or concerns, 785-7360. back to top Complete an application for a building permit and submit 2 copies of a plot plan and 2 copies of building plans for review to the Construction Services Division. An acceptable set of plans includes the following: 1) Plot Plan – Legibly drawn to scale (not less than 1” = 50 feet) showing:
2) Construction Details
Permits are needed for other kinds of activities such as:
The permit fee for new buildings and additions is based on the square footage of construction using a set fee schedule. Other permit fees are based on the estimated cost of work shown on the application form. Details about the cost of your permit can be obtained from our office or Building Permit or Mechanical Permit fee schedules. back to top For 1, 2 and 3 family residential, you must begin work on your project within six months of the issuance of your permit, and the work must be completed within two years from the date of issuance or your permit will expire. You may request an extension prior to the expiration of the permit for an additional fee. For OBC, you must begin work on your project within twelve months of the approval of the plans. If in the course of construction work is delayed or suspended for more than six months the permit becomes invalid. You may request an extension prior to the expiration of the permit for an additional fee. back to top WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I APPLY FOR MY PERMIT? Depending on the nature of the construction project, plans are routed to various City Departments for review. If there are any question or comments, the person signing the application will be contacted. Upon approval, the Construction Services staff will notify the applicant that the permit is ready and the plan review fee and utility fees (if applicable) will be due at this time. back to top WHAT IS REQUIRED AFTER THE PERMIT IS ISSUED? All work must be performed in accordance with the approved plans, the City of Hamilton Building Code, the City of Hamilton Zoning Ordinance, the National Electric Code, and other applicable ordinances. The permit will expire if work is not commenced within six months of issue date or work is not completed within two years. A maximum of two six-month extensions may be granted if requested in writing at least ten days prior to the expiration date and payment of renewal fees. Inspections are required and may vary based on the nature of the building project. All necessary inspections for a particular project will be noted on the approved plans when the permit is issued. You must call (24 hour minimum notice) to schedule these inspections as noted. back to top WHAT ALTERATIONS ARE EXEMPTED FROM PERMITS FOR ONE, TWO AND THREE FAMILY RESIDENCES? There are a number of sections in the code regulating when permits and licenses are and are not required. In most cases in which a permit is required, the permit must to be obtained and the work performed by a contractor licensed in the appropriate craft. Licenses are not required for building permit work. The following list indicates work exempted from permits in each of the crafts and building code: HEATING/AIR CONDITIONING Permits for heating/air conditioning work are not required for:
ELECTRICAL Permits for electrical work are not required for:
PLUMBING AND/OR SEWER Permits for plumbing and/or sewer work are not required for:
Permits are not required for the connection of appliances such as:
BUILDING CODE Permits for building code work are not required for:
Exterior Alterations of any type in
designated Historic Districts require approval from the Historic
Design Review Board. |
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