In the City of Los Angeles, if the size of floor space exceeds 120 sq. ft. or the structure is over 12 feet in height, you need a permit. Any electrical work will require an electrical permit.
Some examples of work that does not need a permit are: Painting. Plastering. Installing new cabinets Plumbing Fixture Replacement. Resurfacing floors Non-structural Roof Repair.
Some examples of work that does not need a permit are: Painting. Plastering. Installing new cabinets Plumbing Fixture Replacement. Resurfacing floors Non-structural Roof Repair.
The Ontario Building Code was recently changed to allow for sheds up to 160 square feet to be built WITHOUT a building permit. Any structure larger than 160 square feet requires a building permit.
The good news is that many concrete installations at or just above grade will not need a permit. Don't give in to the temptation to just skip the permitting process entirely, though -- you could end up with a citation; retroactive permit costs; fines; and perhaps difficulty in financing, insuring, or selling your home.
You may not need a building permit to: build a utility shed less than 10 square metres in area, subject to bylaw restrictions. replace existing, same-size doors and windows, subject to distance from property lines. siding on small residential buildings, subject to distance from property lines.
You must obtain a building permit before you: construct any new building over ten square meters in area or place another structure, such as a mobile home, on your property. make renovations or repairs or add to a building. change the use of a building. excavate or construct a foundation. construct a seasonal building.
If an inspector catches any unpermitted changes on their own, the consequences may be more severe. Your home could get “red-flagged” for a code violation, which may result in a hefty monthly fine until you resolve the issue.
Ing to the Building Code Act of Ontario, you will need a building permit if you want to construct a structure occupying an area greater than 10 square meters (approximately 108 square feet) consisting of floor, wall, or roof or any of them or a structural system serving the function thereof including plumbing ...