An Electrical Permit shall be required for any work which must conform to the Uniform Code and/or Electrical Code including, but not limited to, the wiring of any device or equipment for the transmission, distribution, or utilization of electrical energy or light, power, heat or air conditioning in or on any building or structure and on any premises, nor shall any alteration or addition be made in any such existing wiring devices or equipment without first securing a permit. All electrical work must be performed by a Westchester County Licensed Contractor.

No permit shall be required for replacing switches, receptacles, and fuses.

A Building Permit shall be required for any work that must conform to the Uniform Code and/or Energy Code, including, but not limited to, the construction, enlargement, alteration, improvement, removal, relocation, or demolition of any building or structure or any portion thereof, the installation of a fuel burning heating appliance, chimney or flue, and the excavation, filling or alteration of any land.

No Building Permit shall be required for work in any of the following categories:

1. Installation of swings and other playground equipment associated with a one- or two-family residence
2. Installation of portable swimming pools associated with a one- or two-family residence, where such pools are designed for a water depth of less than 24 inches and are installed entirely above ground
3. Installation of movable cases less than 5 feet, 9 inches in height
4. Painting, wallpapering, carpeting, or other similar finish work that does not change the surface fire rating
5. Installation of listed portable electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilation or cooling equipment or appliances which does not require permanent utility connections
6. Repairs with an estimated value not exceeding $2,500, provided that such repairs do not involve:
   • The removal or cutting away of a load-bearing wall, partition, or part thereof, or of any structural beam or load-bearing component
   • The removal or change of any required means of egress, or the rearrangement of parts of a structure in a manner that affects egress
   • The enlargement, alteration, replacement, or relocation of any building system
   • The removal from service of all or part of a fire protection system for any period of time

A Plumbing Permit shall be required for any work that must conform to the Uniform Code including, but not limited to, the installation of any plumbing, plumbing equipment, drainage, gas, and water supply, in or on any building or structure and on any premises, public or private, nor shall any alteration or addition be made in any such existing systems or equipment without first securing a permit. All plumbing work must be performed by a Westchester County Licensed Contractor.