Building Permit

MarcM8181

I just need to know if you need a building permit to start demo work.All i want to do is knock down a few interior walls

mdshunk

Depends entirely on what city you live in. Check with your local code enforcement officials. Some demo may require an engineer's seal.

Tom R

I would think most, if not all, areas WOULD require a permit for demo, - - I know mine does.

It's just logical.

What if you already did the demo, - - and was refused the PERMIT??

I have had instances where once my paperwork was already in, - - they let me start the demo before I got the final approval.

Spectatorz

It is Always Best to check with the Local Building Department Before Starting Any Demolition.

In a case where you only wanted to Remove Partition Walls, should be No Problem, if you started Tearing down Load Bearing Walls, That is Another Story !!!

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Peladu

Different municipalities have different requirements, check with the building department.

RobertCDF

Yea always find out first... then dont start till you have permit in hand. It would suck to tear down half the house and get your permit denied.

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River Rat Dad

In the state of Michigan it would be required. We are under a uniform code for the entire state as of 6 years ago.

AtlanticWBConst

I know that the defining line that most towns and cities in my area use is:

If it's cosmetic (drywall, carpet, paint, trim work, boards, siding, replacement windows & doors) and you are not touching ANY kind of framework (load bearing or not), .. no permit is required.

But, as mentioned you should always look into it.

Call or go to Town hall, or.....

Lately, I have just been checking the internet. Most towns now have government websights that have that kind of info. on it.
My town has one. They show all criteria like what you asked about.
Look up 'inspectional services' or 'Building Permits' or 'code enforcement' in their website, if they have one.

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Brushslingers

Ya here in FL its permit or die, but cosmetic's don't normally need permits.

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