Home Improvement and Repair Chart

What Projects Require Permits, Plot Plans, or Building Plans?

* Submit manufacturer's instructions on fireplace.
Project	Permit	Plot Plan	Building Plan
Install exterior siding	No	No	No
Install insulation	Yes	No	No
Build or remove partitions, finish recreation room or basement	Yes	No	Yes
Install prefabricated fireplace	Yes	No	No *
Build masonry chimney for stove	Yes	No	No
Build masonry fireplace	Yes	No	No
Construct an entrance into a basement	Yes	No	Yes
Construct or excavate a basement under existing dwelling	Yes	No	Yes
Build concrete patio on grade	No	No	No
Build above grade deck, porch, or patio	Yes	Yes	Yes
Build roof for deck, porch, or patio	Yes	Yes	Yes
Replace porch or deck flooring	No	No	No
Repair steps using same materials and dimensions	No	No	No
Relocate stairs	Yes	No	No
Add dormer windows to house	Yes	No	Yes
Lay hardwood or asphalt tile floor on a subfloor	No	No	No
Install kitchen cabinets and ceiling	No	No	No