Any work to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or convert any commercial building will require a building permit. However, the following types of work may not require a building permit.
Building
- Repair of roof (re-roofing)
- Non-fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches in height
- Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work
- Prefabricated swimming pools less than 24 inches deep
- Retaining walls less than four feet in height
- Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage sets and scenery
- Water tanks less than 5,000 gallons supported directly on grade
Electrical
- Minor repair work
- Radio and television transmitting stations except for equipment and wiring for power supply and installations of towers and antennas
Gas
- Portable heating appliances
- Repair or replacement of any minor part
Mechanical
- Portable cooling units
- Portable heating appliances
- Portable ventilation equipment
- Repair or replacement of any minor part
- Self contained refrigeration equipment containing 10 pounds or less of refrigerant