The question always arises as to whether a building permit is required or not on specific projects. The below should provide a basic guideline to follow. If you have additional questions please contact the Wayne Township Office at 7127-899-7430.
UCC RESIDENTIAL EXEMPT WORK NOTICE
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A building permit is required for any individual who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, move, demolish or change the occupancy of any building.
A building permit is NOT required for the following residential construction, repair or replacements, if the work does not violate a law or ordinance:
• Fences that are no more than 6 feet high.
• Retaining walls less than 4 feet high, unless the wall is used for structural bearing.
• Water tanks less than 5,000 gallons that are supported directly upon grade.
• Sidewalks and driveways that are 30 inches or less above grade and not placed over a basement or story below it.
• Exterior or interior painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, flooring, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work.
• Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches deep.
• Window awnings that are supported by an exterior wall and do not project more than 54 inches from the wall.
• Replacement windows and doors that do NOT require any framing alteration.
• Replacement of existing roofing material. Shingles & steel
• Replacement of existing siding.
• Repair or replacement of any part of a porch or stoop which does NOT structurally support a roof located above it. (All decks over 30″ of grade require
permit, all porch/roof structures requires a permit.)
• Installation of additional roll or batt insulation.
• Replacement of exterior rainwater gutters and leaders.
• Installation of an uncovered deck where the floor of the deck is 30 inches or less above grade.
• Residential alterations that do not include structural or egress changes. (ex: electrical, plumbing, mechanical to existing structures) . All structural
changes on existing buildings require permits.
The following are not ordinary repairs and do require a UCC permit:
• Cutting away a wall, partition or portion of a wall.
• The removal or cutting of any structural beam or load bearing support.
• The removal or change of any required means of egress, or rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the egress requirements.
General UCC Exemptions:
• Existing buildings, detached uninhabitable accessory structures under 1,000 sq. ft., carports, greenhouses and historical buildings. (Residential only)