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PERMITS,
A BRIEF OVERVIEW
The building permit process is designed to help assure that new building
construction meets minimum standards for safeguarding life, health, property,
and public welfare. This process includes reviewing plans for compliance
with adopted codes, issuing permits which authorize approved work, inspecting
construction for compliance with approved plans and adopted codes, and
issuing Certificates of Occupancy authorizing
a building’s use and occupancy.
The Summit County Building Inspections Department administers permitting
and inspections for all unincorporated areas of Summit County and the
towns of Dillon and Montezuma. The adopted codes provide criteria for
buildings’ design, construction, quality of materials, location,
and use. A building permit is required for the following: New building
construction; Additions and alterations to an existing building; Repairs
to an existing building; Changing the use or occupancy of an existing
building; Moving a building; Demolishing a building; and Abating unsafe
buildings or structures.
Summit County has adopted the following codes:
· International Residential Code, 2006 Edition
· International Building Code, 2006 Edition
· International Mechanical Code, 2006 Edition
· International Plumbing Code, 2006 Edition
. International Energy Conservation Code, 2006 Edition
. Summit County Sustainable Building Code, 2008 Edition
· National Electric Code, 2008 Edition
These codes have been developed by national organizations and are based
on standard engineering practice, laboratory tests, and professional evaluation
to assure that the criteria address safe and durable construction with
practical methods of compliance. Each jurisdiction has amended the codes
to reflect specific local conditions such as snow loads (included in the Matrix), fire mitigation, fireplace restrictions, etc. You may purchase code books through the International
Code Council at 1 800 786-4452, the 2006 Amendments and Matrix are free.
Typical permits required to build a new single-family house include:
Building Permit that authorizes construction of the foundation system,
framing and carpentry of the overall building, and exterior and interior
finish work.
Plumbing Permit which authorizes installation of drain, waste, and vent
piping, potable water piping, fuel gas piping, and plumbing appliances
and fixtures.
Mechanical Permit which authorizes installation of furnaces and ducts,
boilers and circulation piping, and exhaust fans and ducts. A separate
Mechanical permit is required for the installation of a gas fireplace
or wood stove.
Electrical Permit which authorizes installation of wiring, receptacles,
switches, light fixtures, electrical equipment, and fixed-in-place appliances,
and connection of this system to utility service. A separate electrical
construction meter permit is required if a temporary electrical service
will be installed during construction.
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