Applying for and obtaining a Commercial Building Permit is required for several different kinds of projects:
- Construction or demolition of a building or structure.
- Installations or alterations involving:
- the removal or addition of any wall, partition or portion thereof
- any structural component
- the repair or replacement of any required component of a fire- or smoke-rated assembly
- the alteration of any required means of egress system
- For change of occupancy, application for a permit shall be made when a new certificate of occupancy is required.
- Movement of a lot line that increases the hazard to or decreases the level of safety of an existing building or structure in comparison to the building code under which such building or structure was constructed.
- Removal or disturbing of any asbestos containing materials during the construction or demolition of a building or structure, including additions.
Learn more about the permit review process, and details about the commercial permit submission requirements.
Commercial Building Permit (PDF)