Permits are not required for the items listed.

Building work for the following (also see zoning permit section):

• Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet in height measured from the lowest level of grade to the top of the wall unless the wall supports a surcharge.

• Exterior or interior painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, flooring, cabinets, counter tops and similar finishing work.

• Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches deep.

• Swings and other playground equipment accessory to a one-or two-family dwelling.

• Window awnings supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches from the exterior wall and do not require additional support.

• Replacement of glass in any window or door.  The replacement glass shall comply with the minimum requirements of the "International Residential Code."

• Installation and replacement of a window, door, garage door, storm window and storm door in the same opening if the dimensions or framing of the original opening are not altered.  The installation of means of egress and emergency escape windows may be made in the same opening, without altering the dimensions or framing of the original opening if the required height, width or net clear opening of the previous window or door assembly is not reduced.

• Replacement of existing roof material.

• Replacement of existing siding.

• Repair or replacement of any part of a porch or stoop, which does, not structurally  support a roof located above the porch or stoop.

• Installation of additional roll or batt insulation.

• Replacement of exterior rainwater gutters and leaders.

• Landscaping.

• Fences that are less than 6 feet high.

• Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches above grade and that are not located over a basement or story below it and which are not part of an accessible  route.

Gas work for the following:

• Portable heating, cooking or clothes drying appliances.

• Replacement of a minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make this equipment unsafe.

• A portable fuel cell appliance that is not connected to a fixed piping system and is not interconnected to a power grid.

Mechanical work or equipment for the following:

• A portable heating appliance.

• Portable ventilation appliances.

• A portable cooling unit.

• Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment governed under the Uniform Construction Code.

• Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make the equipment unsafe.

• Self-contained refrigeration systems containing 10 pounds or less of refrigerant or that are put into action by motors 1 horsepower.

• Portable evaporative cooler.

• A portable fuel cell appliance that is not connected to a fixed piping system and is not interconnected to a power grid.

Plumbing work for the following:

• Replacement of bib valves if the replacement hose bib valves are provided with an approved atmospheric vacuum breaker.

• Refinishing of existing fixtures.

• Replacement of ball cocks.

• Repair of leaks.

• Clearance of stoppages.

• Replacement of faucets or working parts of faucets.

• Replacement of valves other than shower or combination shower/bath valves.

• Replacement of traps.

• Replacement of a water closet, lavatory or kitchen sink.

• Replacement of domestic clothes washers and dishwashers.

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning work for the following:

• Replacement of motors, pumps and fans of the same capacity.

• Repair and replacement of heating, supply and return piping and radiation elements which do not require rearrangement of the piping system.

• Repair and replacement of ductwork.

• Repair and replacement of air conditioning equipment and systems.

• Repair and replacement of control devices for heating and air conditioning equipment.

• Replacement of kitchen range hoods.

• Replacement of clothes dryers if there is no change in fuel type, location or electrical requirements.

• Replacement of stoves and ovens if there is no change in fuel type, location or electrical characteristics.

Minor electrical work for the following:

• Replacement of lamps or the connection of approved portable electrical equipment to approved, permanently installed receptacles.

• Replacement of a receptacle, switch or lighting fixture rated at 20 amps or less and operating at less than 150 volts to ground with a like or similar item.  This does not include replacement of receptacles in locations where ground-fault circuit interrupter protection is required.

• Replacement of installed electrically operated equipment such as doorbells, communication systems and any motor operated device.

• Installation, alteration or rearrangement of communications wiring.

• Replacement of dishwashers.

• Replacement of kitchen range hoods.

• Installation of battery-powered smoke detectors.