Building Permits (Colorado Springs: appliances, house, water heater)

[ew2x4]

We're thinking of remodeling our basement bathroom. No plumbing is moving, except for a vanity which will use the same lines. Do you all think Colorado Springs would require a building permit for this?

[TheBeach]

The Pikes Peak Regional Building Department document General Information for Homeowners says:

WHAT PROJECTS NEED A PERMIT?

Construction, installation and replacement of the following projects: Deck (including use of composite materials), hot tub, pool, basement finish, room addition, exterior siding and stucco, porch, sun room (solariums), patio or deck enclosure and roof covering, gazebo, shed of more than 120 square feet, garage, conversion of a garage to a room, electrical work, lawn sprinkling system’s back-flow prevention device, water heater, boiler, furnace, air conditioning system, fireplace (gas, wood or other fuel source), fireplace conversion to gas, wood stove, roofing, and retaining wall 4 feet high or greater. Check with Regional Building Department for more information.

WHAT PROJECTS DO NOT REQUIRE A PERMIT?

Generally cosmetic improvements do not require a permit such as house interior and exterior painting, replacing kitchen cabinets and most kitchen appliances, installation of carpet or floor materials (wood, tile, etc.), patio, fence 6’ high or less (over 6’ requires a permit), shed 120 square feet or less, replacement of concrete driveway or sidewalk, minor plumbing and heating repairs. (Some of this work may require a permit from the zoning department in your jurisdiction.)

Then there is the 2005 PIKES PEAK REGIONAL BUILDING CODE REVISED (Effective May 11, 2009) document which goes into more detail. Section RBC105 (Permits) should give you a better feel about what you can do without a permit.

[ew2x4]

Originally Posted by TheBeach

The Pikes Peak Regional Building Department document General Information for Homeowners says:

WHAT PROJECTS NEED A PERMIT?

Construction, installation and replacement of the following projects: Deck (including use of composite materials), hot tub, pool, basement finish, room addition, exterior siding and stucco, porch, sun room (solariums), patio or deck enclosure and roof covering, gazebo, shed of more than 120 square feet, garage, conversion of a garage to a room, electrical work, lawn sprinkling system’s back-flow prevention device, water heater, boiler, furnace, air conditioning system, fireplace (gas, wood or other fuel source), fireplace conversion to gas, wood stove, roofing, and retaining wall 4 feet high or greater. Check with Regional Building Department for more information.

WHAT PROJECTS DO NOT REQUIRE A PERMIT?

Generally cosmetic improvements do not require a permit such as house interior and exterior painting, replacing kitchen cabinets and most kitchen appliances, installation of carpet or floor materials (wood, tile, etc.), patio, fence 6’ high or less (over 6’ requires a permit), shed 120 square feet or less, replacement of concrete driveway or sidewalk, minor plumbing and heating repairs. (Some of this work may require a permit from the zoning department in your jurisdiction.)

Then there is the 2005 PIKES PEAK REGIONAL BUILDING CODE REVISED (Effective May 11, 2009) document which goes into more detail. Section RBC105 (Permits) should give you a better feel about what you can do without a permit.

Thanks for the info. I'll interpret all of that as a no.

[TheBeach]

Originally Posted by ew2x4

Thanks for the info. I'll interpret all of that as a no.

I would call the PPRBD folks at 327-2880, and see what they say. If you are just pulling out a vanity and installing a new one, but no mods are being made to the electrical, or plumbing, or ducts, they might not require a permit. If you are adding a new circuit, etc., then you can bet you'll need a permit. Once you go through Plan Check, you'll know exactly where you stand

[Terytee]

No, you don't need a permit to change out a bathroom vanity or to put a new toilet in. It's just home improvement.

[armywife19]

i live in a mobil home i was wondering if i need a permit to build a porch?