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When is a Building Permit Required?
WHEN IS A BUILDING PERMIT REQUIRED?
Section 105 of the Florida Building Code requires permits for most construction-related work. Various improvements of real property may not require a building permit. The work exempted must be performed in accordance with minimum code standards. The following table should help clarify the Building Department’s current permit requirements.
ITEMS NOT REQUIRING A PERMIT (RESIDENTIAL ONLY)
| A/C – Replace window unit, electrical outlet existing | Painting |
| Awnings 9 sq. feet or less | Pavers – sand set, not part of a pool/spa deck |
| Ceiling Fan – Replacement using existing outlet box and wiring | Pergolas/Arbors – 200 square feet and under and self supporting |
| Ceramic Tile – Replace on floor and wall (Non-Fire rated) | Playground equipment |
| Dishwasher – Replacement within a dwelling unit | Pool/spa – manufactured, less than 24 inches deep |
| Door – Exterior, repair under $1,000. Excluding garage door | Roof – Repair existing roof covering less than 100 square feet or under $1,000 |
| Door – Replace any interior residential door within the individual unit | Sheds under 100 Sq. ft. |
| Concrete flatwork | Screening front entrance - Up to 100 sq. ft of screen |
| Drywall – Repairs under $1,000, excluding ceilings and exterior walls (Residential R3, Non-Fire Related) | Siding – Repair under $1,000 |
| Faucet or water closet – Replace | Sink – Replace only |
| Fence – Repair or replace, except pool barrier New walls or fences 2’ or less | Soffit or Fascia – Repair under $1,000. Not including structural members |
| Gutter and Leaders | Stucco – Repair stucco finish |
| Kitchen cabinet replacement only, with no change in configuration of electrical or plumbing | Solar tubes without electric |
| Light Fixture, switch, outlet – Replace “like for like” in existing box | Window – Repair under $1,000 |
| Low voltage wiring for residential | Wood deck – Repair of decking under $1,000, not including structural members, and, decks fewer than 100 square feet AND under 30 inches high. |
| Flag Poles under 12 feet tall | Water heater change outs if same type and same location |
This table is a concise guide to Sumter County Building Department Policies, Florida Statutes (489.103 9[a+b]), and the Florida Building Codes.