You can request drawings, plans or documents for properties located in New York City by submitting a Record Request online in DOB's Building Information System (BIS) via DOB NOW: BIS Options.
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.
If you carry out a renovation project that requires a building permit without having one, the town can issue a “Stop Work” and or a “Cease and Desist” order, which remains in effect until you obtain a permit.
Call 311 or 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675) to report the problem.
The Rules of the City of New York §101-14 requires that backyard sheds meet the following requirements: Size: Up to 120 square feet – no permits needed. Above 121 square feet – plans, approval, and permits required.
CO Requirements A Certificate of Occupancy Request is submitted in DOB NOW: Build for jobs in the Buildings Information System and jobs in the DOB NOW system. The request is reviewed by technical and operations staff and if all requirements are provided, a CO is issued.
Unless otherwise indicated, permits are not required for the following: Ordinary plumbing work (Section 28-105.4. Emergency work (Section 28-105.4. Minor alterations and ordinary repairs (Section 28-105.4. Service Equipment (Table 2 of 1 RCNY 101-14)
If work has been performed without a permit and an applicant seeks a permit for the unpermitted work before a notice of violation is issued, the penalty for such unpermitted work is $600 when performed on a one-family or two-family dwelling or $6,000 when performed on a building other than a one-family or two-family ...
Once the project is completed, the owner or the owner's authorized representative must ensure the following items/tasks are completed/submitted prior to project sign-off: completed reports for all the required Special Inspections submitted by SIA's; all required Department inspections are performed; self-certification ...
A final report is prepared by the contract administrator at the end at the end of the defects liability period once all defects have been rectified. The final report should provide a summary of activities during the construction phase, describing: The works that have been completed.