The Building Safety and Sustainbility Division reviews these plans to ensure that installing the fireplace and flue does not compromise the structural integrity of the home. The plans are also reviewed to verify that the fireplace is properly vented and that the chimney is a safe distance above the roof. The installation of a wood burning stove or other heater also requires a permit.

Fireplace installation is both complex and potentially dangerous. We strongly advise that you only use accredited installers who possess the necessary qualifications. All dealers within our programme will be able to advise you on all aspects of safe installation.

A - YES – An elevator application (form ELV-1 and ELV-15) or a boiler application (form PW-1) permit must be filed at the Department of Buildings 280 Broadway - 4th floor by your elevator company or contractor/boiler installer. A - YES – But specific issues pertaining to "mixed use" buildings should be referred to a Department of Buildings' Boiler Division technical person. They can be reached at 212 566-5430.

Installations such as walls less than 1 metre in height, fences and hedges do not require a permit but must respect certain standards. For more information, contact the (Permits Department) Service des permis at 450.698.3260.

Yes, permits are required in all wilderness areas, National Parks, and other restricted areas along the trail. You can obtain a permit from the agency on which your PCT trip originates. For example, if you plan to travel from Echo Lake to Castle Crags State Park, you would need to contact the Eldorado National Forest since your trip would begin in that forest. They would issue a permit good for your entire trip. The PCTA can issue a wilderness permit for trips of 500 miles or more along the PCT.

Yes, even though it appears to be in a contained environment, accidents do and can happen. Therefore, it is mandatory that we ask you to fill out a burn permit online. Please visit the Fire Department's portion of this website for more information. There is no fee for applying for this permit.

Direct vent gas fireplaces are safety tested with a specific brand of pipe. Therefore, it is not possible to install a direct vent gas fireplace with any type of exhaust system. The brand (manufacturer) of the pipe chosen must have been specifically approved for your Osburn gas fireplace. For instance, Osburn model ?Romance? is approved with the following brands of pipe: B-Vent gas fireplaces can simply be installed with a type ?B? pipe for gas appliances.

The doors can make it easier to start a fire by channeling fresh air to the bottom of the fire. Shut the doors and open the vent at the bottom when you start the fire. Closing the doors and the damper when the fireplace is not being used will prevent more heat loss than just a closed damper. Finally, and most important, the doors let you retire for the evening while the fire is still burning. Just close the doors and keep the damper open.

No, any of the freestanding fires can simply stand on a hearth, although Burley do produce a range of surrounds which can stand against a wall.

Yes. You will need to first obtain a Wetlands Clearance from the Planning Department and Steep Slopes Clearance from the Engineering Department. Once you have received those approvals, you may proceed with a Building Permit Application. You will need to provide a copy of the schematic of the shed (or hand draw, to scale) and a copy of the survey showing the shed drawn on the survey with distances to the rear and side property lines.

Yes. Anyone wishing to install a dock must obtain a permit from the Corps of Engineers. Permits for docks can only be obtained for shorelines zoned green.

Yes, if a shed is to be built you would need a site plan showing prepared distances from site and rear of the property lines with a blue print or sketch showing height size, width (sq ft) as well as one must comply with the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance for any size shed and distance from side and rear property lines. If a shed is prefabricated, you need a site plan with manufactures specifications on the shed.

The Town's Pool Enclosure By-Law requires the installation of fences around a swimming pool. (There are some instances when this requirement is exempted - please contact the Building Section for more details.) It is the installation of this fencing for which the permit is for, not the actual installation of the swimming pool. The reason for a fence is to help prevent any accidental drownings in above or in-ground swimming pools (including hot tubs and spas).

You should check with your local building department for that answer but a good guideline for you to follow is to assume that you need a building permit to install any hurricane protection.

Check with your local code enforcement agency, but in most cases you do need a permit. You can get fined for installing the dust collector without getting prior authorization. Top

When is a permit required? A permit shall be obtained before beginning construction, alteration or repairs, other than ordinary repairs, using application forms furnished by the building official.