WHEN TO GET PERMITS 

• Building a New Commercial Structure
• Renovating an Existing Commercial Structure
• Building a New Residence
• Existing Residence:             

                                                                    Additions to existing structures

                                      Renovations and Maintenance exceeding $500

                                                                      Maintenance requiring a Code inspection (to include)

                                                                      Water Heater replacement

                                                                      Electrical upgrade

                                                                      Roof repair or replacement

                                                                      Vinyl siding

                                                                      Window repair and replacement

                                                                      Gas Line Inspection

                                                                      Building Supplemental structures (to include)

                                                                      Detached garage

                                                                      Storage building

                                                                      Work shops

                                                                      Fences

                                                                      Pools

                                                                      Irrigation System

                                                                      Decks

• Demolition of any Existing Structure or portion thereof

TYPES OF PERMITS

• Building- Construction, renovations or repairs on new or existing homes and business
• Plumbing- Construction, renovations or repairs on new or existing homes and business
• Electrical- Construction, renovations or repairs on new or existing homes and business
• Mechanical- Construction, renovations or repairs on new or existing homes and business
• Gas- Construction, renovations or repairs on new or existing homes and business
• Tree- Removal of trees
• Work- Nonstructural renovations or repairs on new or existing homes and business
• Demolition Permit

WHO CAN APPLY FOR PERMITS

• General Contractors
• Residential Home Builders
• Home Owners [only authorized for structural framing, any trade certifications they personally possess and specialty items such as masonry, decks, vinyl siding, roof replacement, etc.]
• Trade Contractors and businesses [electrician, plumber, etc]
• Specialty Contractors [contract not to exceed $5000.00]

PERMIT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Appropriate licensure from SCLLR for Contractors
• City of Forest Acres Business License for Contractors
• Proof of Residency for Home Owners
• Plat of the property for New Structures or Additions
• Certified Plans for Building New Structures, Additions or Supplemental Structures
• Sketch of Floor plan for Non-structural renovation

When Additional Information or Permits are Necessary

• General Contractors need to supply a Subcontractor list for Commercial Projects. All Subcontractors need to obtain separate Permits and maintain a City of Forest Acres Business License.
• Home Owner obtaining permits requires Permits and Business Licenses for all subcontractors.
• Permits are not required for Subcontractors used by a General Contractor or Residential Home Builder for a Residential Project, but Business Licenses and SCLLR certifications are required and a Subcontractor list.