Permits Required List

In General:  Any owner or owner’s authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair*, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair*, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code(adopted IRC), or to cause any such work to be performed, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit.

*General construction repairs (i.e. drywall crack repair, single deck board replacement, etc.) and like-for-like replacement of non-major mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems (i.e. ceiling fan replacement, outlet and switch replacement, toilet replacement, vent cover replacement, etc.) need not apply for permit.

Also including but not limited to:

• Construction of a new residential, commercial or industrial building including garages and accessory buildings
• Construction of an addition to an existing building, dwelling or garage
• Deck, porch, stairs, steps, ramps or entry way
• Any addition or construction that changes the exterior dimensions of existing buildings
• New and replacement windows and exterior doors
• Fencing, new or alteration, relocation or reconstruction
• Plumbing Permit – any new, added or change of plumbing system; including but not limited to: water heater replacement, sewer main replacement, water service replacement, bathroom remodels
• HVAC – any new, added or change of HVAC system; including but not limited to: furnace and A/C system replacement, geo-thermal systems, mini-split systems, new or replacement duct installations
• Electrical – any new, addition, or change of electrical service; including but not limited to: panel change or addition, solar and wind projects, service alterations or upgrades, circuit additions or extensions
• New and Re-siding
• New and Re-roofing (max of 2 layers for shingles, ice barrier required)
• Concrete Driveways and City Sidewalk replacements
• Signs
• Demolition of structures* - residential, commercial or industrial
  • ​​​​​​​*Fee for demolition permit shall be based upon the Fayette County Assessor’s most recent assessed value of the property and is hereby established at a minimum fee of twenty-five ($25) dollars for an assessed value up to $10,000 with an additional fee of five ($5) dollars for every $1,000 of assessed value in excess thereof.

If you are unsure if your project requires a permit, please contact the Community Development Office at 319-283-5862 or by email at buildingofficial@cityofoelwein.org.