Generally when any work exceeds the scope of routine maintenance and repairs, you will need a permit. Below is partial listing of examples of work requiring a permit. If you are unsure if your project requires a permit, call the Building Division at 727.363.9241 for information.
Interior:
- Room or other additions to existing buildings
- Modifications to bearing walls or posts or removal, extension or new interior or exterior walls
- Ceramic tile - Tub or shower area (Commercial only)
- Flooring (Tile and wood for commercial only)
- Flooring (Tile for residential condominiums only)
- Hand railings - Install, replace or repair
- Interior remodeling including new cabinets
Exterior:
- Accessory Structures - Spas, sheds, gazebos, fountains, and similar items
- Antenna - Large, free-standing (ham radio antenna, satellite dishes, etc.)
- Awnings (not replacement of covering only.)
- Burglar bars - Installation
- Concrete sidewalks, patios or slabs
- Patio covers and enclosures
- Exterior door replacement, including jambs
- All driveways - New, adding to existing, or replacing
- Fences - New or replacing
- Light - Outdoor poles
- Pools and spas and enclosures
- Railings - Install, replace or repair
- Roof - New or reroof or repair existing roof
- Seawalls, seawall caps, and seawall tie-backs
- Docks, tie poles and boat lifts
- Commercial signs
- Fire suppression systems, sprinklers and alarms
- Propane tanks (not for your gas grille)
- All stairways - Install, replace or repair
- Stucco wall
- Walls - all exterior removal, extension or new
- Window - Removal or replacement
- Wood Deck - Install or repair (No permit required to repair a 12" or less grade level deck - top boards only)
Plumbing and water supply:
- Plumbing - Install new
- Sewer Line - New or replace
- Shower Pan - Replace
- Spas - Install
- Water Heater - Replace only
- Water Lines - New or replace
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning:
- A/C - Install central heat or A/C
- A/C - Install electric for unit
- Replace heat condenser or air handler
- Ductwork - Replace or Adding
Landscaping and site preparation:
- Grubbing or digging Florida native vegetation
- Tree - removal or relocation (contact the Parks Superintendent at 727.363.9247 for more information)
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