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If you plan to do an interior remodel and only change the visual elements of your bathroom, a permit is not required. Painting walls, changing your bathroom sink, adding countertops or installing new faucets is allowed without consulting the municipality.

A permit from LADBS is required for any private property construction, alteration, or repair work on buildings within the City of Los Angeles. Submit a Plan Check. Obtain an Online Permit. See if your project qualifies for online express permit (.pdf)

All permit applications must be submitted IN PERSON BY APPOINTMENT ONLY to the Bexar County Fire Marshal's Office located at 9810 Southton Rd., San Antonio, TX 78223. To schedule an appointment or if you have any questions about your appointment, please call 210-335-0300, option 2.

Square Footage Exclusions Under the ANSI rules, basements and any room below grade finished or unfinished are excluded from a home's square footage.

If you finish your basement without getting a permit, your house may fail future inspections. The permitting process ensures the job gets done properly, so you also run the risk of completing work done to code. This could result in a fine or the removal of any finishing work you've already completed.

The Building Permit ProcessContact your local building office and describe the project you want to do.Construction projects may require drawings of the work you plan. Submit the building permit application and pay whatever fees are required. The licensing office will issue you an official permit certificate.

Failure to obtain a permit before commencing a project can result in a penalty. The fees are set out in Section 109 of the Florida Building Code as authorized in Florida Statutes 553.80. Normally the fee imposed is double the normal permit fee.