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When a Permit is Required?

This prepareda guide owners single folder been has as for of family homes and townhouses inArlington county. lists lt many the of jobs a homethat owner might undertake himself indicates and permits plans whether or (drawings) required thecounty. is intendedbeused inforare by lt to for mation only, therequirementspermits plans subject and for and are to change, changeslaw circumstances as in and dictate. A homeowner perform may most ordinary gpesof repairs limited and construction, asspecified,their on dwelling, withoutpermit. a Those conjobs struction which require permit beperformed afier a may only securpermit theInspection ingthat from Services Division. Where permit thefiling plans required, requirement a or of is the is a matter state ltspurpose to protect your of law. you, is family neighand bors lromtheeffects repairs additions violate of or which building codes and could cause or other lire hazards lifeandproperty. to A certificateAppropriateness must beobtained to of (coA) also prior anyexterior structural sitealterationsproperties or to located within historic districts. ApplicationsavailableInspections, or comare at Zoning munig lmprovement Divisions. more For information,(703) call 229-9910. Permits issued thename theperson firm) are in of (or whois going to dothework. this For reason, a homeowner notsecurepermit may a in-his ownname subsequenfly and contract another to perform party with the work unless contractorduly the is authorized licensed work and to in Arlington county. addition, suggest thepermit thework In we that for be either amendedreissuedshow isactually to dothework. or to who going youhave questions requirements lf any about forplans permits or for homeowner which not repairs are answered folder, inthis please (703) call 228-3800 between a.m. 5:00 p.m., 8:00 and Monday through Friday. 1. Residential permit ptans Shedsand Tents Build erect over sq.ft. or shed 150 BB Build erect under sq. or shed 150 ft. (call Zoning setback height for and requirements) NN Erect temporary 900 ft.or less a tent sq. NN

projects 2. Home lmprovement/Repair

Repair exterior (under sq. siding 100 ft.) Install exterior siding Paint Replace covering roof Patch (under sq.ft.of roof roof 100 area) lnstallstorm windows Install replacement (same replacement) windows size Install rugs
NN BN NN NN NN NN NN NN

Permit Proiects lmproYement/Repair tcont') 2. Home N insulation Install B grade deck Build on B walls oradd remove remodelling, Interior any constructingpartitions walls interior without Panel N finish existing orremoving B orattic finish Put partitions, basement up B lirePlace prefabricated Install B liner chimneY Install B torstove chimneYs masonry Build B a into basement an Constructentranceway under a basement existing dig Construct,orexcavate B dwelling N guardrails steps, porih of repairsflooring, Minor B guardrail ofstePs Replacement or N grade concrete on Build Patio B a new Construct drivewaY B driveway existing an orenlarge Replace N the cut enlarging curb without driveway Resurface B ceilings Replace B grade above Patio Build B patio Build covers/sunrooms B or windowspatio over awning lnstalicanvas N porch roofed) (if in Screenanexisting B orPorch carPort Enclose B porch deck or Build B drywall Hang and materials dimensions N same steps Repiir using B stairs Relocate B stairs attic Install Pull-down B dormers Build N on tile orasphalt floor asubfloor Lay hardwood a N cabinets kitchen or Install replace N and cabinets ceiling kitchen between in Fill space plumbing is or where new showertub lnstall sink, P in roughed N toilet shower, ortub leak Repaii insink, N toilet shower, ortub sink, Replace N water Replace faucet B o rP drain and sump Install pump foundation
application with literature permit 0f a 'Submit copy themanutacturers 'Plat only.

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Plans

sump Install PumP system lawn Install sPrinkler sewer in cleanoutbuilding lnstall frozen Thaw PiPes a Unplugsewer water underground ptpe in a Repairleak outside in a leak gas Repair PiPe pipe in a Repairleak water (interior) rvater Replace PiPe or switch Replace Plates switches outlet Replace Plates box Replace iunction covers wiring electrical Replace switches Relocate outlets Relocate fixtures lighting Relocate services or services change Relocate wired (permanently in) detectors smoke Install operated) (battery detectors smoke lnstall (plug-in) detectors smoke Install tYPe with outlets same Replace type outlets grounded ungrounded with Replace (GFCI's) outlets 3-prong type wattage with light Replace fixtures thesame and circuit Replace breakers fuses Replace (hardwired) garage opener door Install new Install floodlights

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- Repairs 3.Appliances
(hardwired) system security Install dishwasher Repair garbage disPosal Repair range electric Repair oven Repair water Repair heater garbage comPactor Repair air Repair conditioning heat Repair PumP well Repair water PumP humidifier Repair Repair boiler (gas, equipment oil,etc') warm heating air Repair portable appliance heating Repair portable equipment ventilating Repair
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(cont') 3. Appliances RePaiIS unit portable cooling Repair air electroniccleaner Repair attic Repair fan oil Repair furnace gas Repair furnace lurnace electric Repair

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Plans

- Installation 4. Appliances
(not dishwasher portable) lnstall garbage disPosal Install range electric lnstall gasrange Install oven lnstall (electric) oven Install (gas) (electric) heater water lnstall (gas) heater water lnstall garbage comPaclor Install air electric conditioning lnstall gas conditioning air Install heat Install PumP well lnstall water PumP humidifier lnstall (gas, boiler oil,etc.) Install appliance portable heating Install equipment portable ventilating Install unit or portable cooling airconditioning Install air electroniccleaner lnstall attic lnstall fan oil lnstall furnace furnace electric lnstall from furnace oilto gas Convert to from furnace electric gas Convert
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5. Miscellaneous
walls 2' retaining over high Build Zoning) or walls retaining 2' high less(Call Build fence Construct repair fence Minor

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(cont.) 5. Miscella[GouS BB wall or brick block PrivacY Build BB court tennis elevated Construct NN Zoning) on court grade(Call tennis Construct NN barbeque outdoor Construct PP gas natural barbeque outdoor lnstall BN sewer to not buildings connectedpublic Demolish N BIP sewer to public connected buildings Demolish BN of Demolish Portion building BIEIP BIP lnstallswimming Pool NN arbor or trellis graPe Erect MM system heating solar lnstall M/ E / P P / M system heating hot lnstall water MM system hot lnstall airheating over ridioorTVantenna 12'high iir.irtt.tt nding BB 2' over indiameter dishes or satellite 12' or roof freestanding topantenna high freit or install NN or 2' dishes in diameter less or or less satellite BB than higher 23' llagpole freestanding Erect sliding (e'g', equipment swings' recreationil lnstall equipment') or ramps similar skateboard UoirOs, NN (CallZoning) NN guttering downsPouts and Install

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