RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS THAT NEED A PERMIT (NOTE: Permits include Inspections)

PERMIT PLAN HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS NEEDED NEEDED PERMIT PLAN Install exterior siding Building NO APPLIANCE PROJECTS NEEDED NEEDED Full roof replacement (including underlayment) Building NO Install (not portable) Electrical or Plumbing NO Window replacement, no size change Building NO Install garbage disposal Electrical/Plumbing NO Install or replace drywall Building NO Install electric range or Electrical NO Install spray foam insulation Building NO Install gas range or oven HVAC or Plumbing NO Install pre-fab. fireplace with mfr’s plans Building NO Install gas water heater Plumbing NO Erect partitions or finish rec./storage room Building YES Install electric water heater Plumbing/Electrical NO Build a masonry fireplace or chimney Building YES Install garbage compactor Electrical NO Construct a separate entranceway Building YES Install central HVAC/Electrical NO Construct, dig, or excavate beneath an Install heat pump HVAC/Electrical NO existing building Building YES Install furnace Electrical/ HVAC NO Build a porch, deck or patio Building YES Install electric air cleaner Electrical/ HVAC NO Enclose an existing porch Building YES Install attic Electrical NO Enclose a carport Building YES Install oil, gas, electric furnace Electrical/ HVAC NO Build a new shed/carport/garage over 120 s.f. Building YES Finish attic or garage Building YES PERMIT PLAN Relocate stairs or install attic pull down stairs Building YES MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS NEEDED NEEDED Build dormers Building YES Construct retaining walls Building YES Build fence or privacy wall over 7 feet tall Building YES PERMIT PLAN Construct outdoor barbecue Building YES PLUMBING PROJECTS NEEDED NEEDED Install natural gas barbecue Plumbing/ HVAC NO Install new sink, shower, toilet or tub Plumbing YES Demolish buildings Building NO Replace sink, shower, toilet or tub Plumbing NO Remove and/or install underground tank Fire Protection YES Install sump pump Plumbing NO Install underground tanks Fire Protection YES Install sump pump with electric work Electrical NO Mobile home location/relocation Building YES Install cleanout in building sewer Plumbing NO House moving Building/Electrical YES Replace water piping Plumbing NO Fire sprinkler system Fire Protection YES Repair a leak in a gas line on property Plumbing/HVAC NO Install swimming pool Building YES Pave driveway or walkway YES YES PERMIT PLAN (Note: Site permit and/or encroachment permit may be needed) ELECTRICAL PROJECTS NEEDED NEEDED Replace electrical wiring Electrical NO

Relocate , outlets, or lighting fixtures Electrical NO Relocate sub panels Electrical NO Notes: Relocate or change services Electrical NO 1. All exterior work done in Historic Districts must have Historic Review Board approval. Install Electrical NO 2. Some electrical projects include building and mechanical work requiring a building permit. 3. Some plumbing projects include building and electrical work requiring a building permit. Install smoke detection (wired) Electrical NO 4. Plot plans and site plans may be required for work involving setbacks, lot coverage, and Replace outlets with grounds (3 prong) Electrical NO locations in the Historic District.

5515 ABERCORN STREET, P.O. BOX 1027, SAVANNAH, GA 31402 Revised : 1-22-18 PHONE 912.651.6530 TDD 912.651.6702 FAX 912.651.6543 SAVANNAHGA.GOV