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 adopted building codes, or to cause any such work to be performed, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit. Almost all construction work requires a building permit. Some exceptions are:
• Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops, and similar finish work.
• Swings and other play equipment.
• Simple repairs which do not involve framing, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical systems other than changing light fixtures and plumbing fixtures.