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Building Department
Business Hours Mon,
Tue, Thurs, Fri.
8:30am to 5:00pm.
Wed 8:30am to 5:00pm
Closed Daily for lunch 12:00 -1:00
Closed Weekends
Construction and Repair Permits
Prior to undertaking any new construction or repair job, it is important to
contact the Building Department to determine whether or not plans are in
conformance with building codes. Permits are needed for all new construction
or certain repairs and other additions, i.e. fences, swimming pools, storage
sheds, etc. If you have questions, call our office at (708) 599-5500.
In order for every section in the City to have a high
standard of construction or rehabilitation work, the Building Department
issues what is termed a Building Permit. This permit is a safeguard to the
Community, that the work being done is in conformance with zoning, health,
and fire-safety standards as authorized under the City of Burbank Building
Code. A permit is necessary for the protection of the individual performing
the job, for the property owner, and for the City. A safe, general guide to
follow is that permits are required in all cases of new construction. With
respect to existing buildings, permits are required in all instances where
the proposed work involves structural changes, light and ventilation, exits,
size of rooms, fire-safety requirements, sanitary facilities or any other
work that may result in changes to the heights, area, capacity, use or
occupancy of a building.
GARAGE SALE
PERMITS:
Are issued by the Building Department. Garage sales are not permitted on
Sunday and are LIMITED TO TWO PER YEAR. Call
(708) 599-5500 x242 for guidelines and fees.
WHEN DO YOU NEED A
PERMIT?
EXAMPLES:
Any structural changes
Demolition of any structure
Garage construction
Add a garage breeze-way
Roof replacement (recoat or recover)
Build or repair porches
Enclose and/or heat porches
Replace siding
Replace existing masonry
Erect chimneys
Gutters
Add dormers or bay windows
Install driveway
Erect fences
Any type of remodeling
Install, replace or extend warm air furnaces
Air conditioning for single and multiple dwellings or commercial buildings
Build mechanical supply/exhaust ventilating systems
Install boilers
Construction/alteration/addition of ventilation facilities (including store
front, interior and exterior and replacement to existing windows, skylights,
transoms and other openings used for natural light and ventilation
Install or alter any electrical equipment
Construction/alteration of plumbing
Shore up, raise, under-pin, or move any building
Erect or alter a fire escape
If not listed above call the Building Department at: (708) 599-5500
PERMITS NOT
REQUIRED:
Ordinarily, a permit is not required for any minor
repairs as may be necessary to maintain existing parts of a building or
plumbing systems, but such work or alterations may not involve the
replacement or repair of any structural load bearing members nor reduce the
means of exit; affect the light or ventilation; room size requirements,
sanitary or fire-resistive requirements; use of material not permitted by
the code, nor increase the height, area, or capacity of a building.
When you are replacing a gas water heater, we are
requesting that you call the Building Department at City Hall (708) 599-5500
for an inspection. This inspection will ensure that the water heater has
proper ventilation, a safety valve, and is properly connected. There is no
charge for this service, it is for your safety.
NOTE: In you are in doubt if a building permit is
needed, the Building Department may always be consulted as to whether or not
a permit will be required for work to be performed. You may call the
Building Department at (708) 599-5500.
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