PERMITS ARE NECESSARY

Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any gas, mechanical or plumbing system, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first submit a complete application to Adams County Building Department to obtain the required permit(s).

WHEN IS A BUILDING PERMIT REQUIRED

It is easier to answer this question by listing the work exempt from a building permit per the International Building Code Section 105 and the International Residential Code Section R105:

HOW DO I OBTAIN A BUILDING PERMIT?

Permit Guidlines

COMMON QUESTIONS?

HOW LONG DOES PLAN REVIEW TAKE?

• Answer: Single Family Residences and additions/remodels take approximately one week. Ask at Building Dept. for current estimated review time.

WHAT INSPECTIONS ARE REQUIRED?

• Answer: Footings, foundation wall, plumbing, mechanical, framing, insulation, wall board and final. Other inspections may be required if needed, e.g.: private road/drive construction.

 HOW LONG DOES MY APPLICATION'S REVIEW TAKE?

• Building and Planning's review of your Application, complete with Site Plan Approvals, takes approximately one week.  Be aware, however, that the Approvals from other departments -- such as Water/Sewer and Road Approach -- involve separate permit granting processes that may take additional time before you submit your Application.