§ 15-4. Permit required; exceptions.

A. 

Prior to commencing any of the following work, the owner or agent shall obtain a valid permit from the Municipal Building Inspector:

(1) 

New buildings.

(2) 

Additions that increase the physical dimensions of a building, including decks.

(3) 

Alterations to the building structure costing, within a twelve-month period, over $5,000, including market labor value, or alterations to the building's heating, electrical or plumbing system.

(4) 

Replacement of major building equipment, including furnaces and central air conditioners. Water heater replacement shall require a permit if the plumbing, venting, electrical or gas supply system is altered.

B. 

Restoration or repair of an installation to its previous code-compliant condition as determined by the Building Inspector is exempted from permit requirements. Re-siding, reroofing and finishing of interior surfaces and installation of cabinetry shall be exempted from permit requirements. However, unless structural calculations are provided, no more than two layers of roofing shall be installed on a roof.

C. 

Commercial buildings are included in electrical permit requirements.