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Yes. See the LINK for more information.
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Yes. Any new tenant, whether renting or owning, is required to have an occupancy permit. The property owner or manager should set up the permit and a obtain a passed inspection prior to a new tenant moving in. Once the inspection has passed, the new resident will come in to City Hall to complete the process.
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The current owner or landlord is responsible for applying for the permit and arranging a housing inspection. The inspection fee is $45 and must be paid prior to the inspection. If more than 2 inspections are required, each additional inspection is $25.
After the unit has passed the inspection, the new tenant or owner completes the application for Residential Occupancy Permit and pays a $25 charge. The application must be completed and payment must be made before the permit certificate is issued. If you are financing the home purchase, most lenders will require you to have a passed occupancy inspection prior to closing the loan.
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It is not recommended you do this. The inspection done by a professional home inspector as a part of your purchase of a home is much more thorough than the city's inspection. We look primarily for life, health and safety issues. We do not look, for example, at the condition of the furnace or the anticipated future life of the roof system. The private inspector will give you a report on those types of things.Building Requirements
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Permits are valid 6 months from the application date.
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The inspection is done for $45 and is typically done by the current owner/property manager, who generally pays for the necessary repairs, if any. If more than 2 inspections are required, $25 per inspection will be charged.
An occupancy permit cannot be issued until the house/unit passes the inspection.
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A permit is not required for window replacement as long as the size stays the same.
If the window size or opening changes a permit is required.
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Building permits are required when: You make a structural change in the building (e.g., you want to move a staircase). You make a change to the light and/or ventilation (e.g., you want to make a window smaller or larger). You want to change the ingress/egress of the unit (e.g., you want to close off a door to the outside).
Mechanical, electrical & plumbing work require permits.
Fencing, decks, concrete flatwork requires a permit.
Cosmetic repairs typically do not require a permit. You can find a list of permit type HERE. Please call the city to verify you don't need a permit if there is any question.
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Residential: International Residential Code, 2018 Edition Commercial: International Building Code, 2018 Edition Electrical: National Electric Code, 2017 Edition Plumbing: International Plumbing Code, 2018 Edition Mechanical: International Mechanical Code, 2018 Edition Fire: International Fire Code, 2018 Maintenance: International Property Maintenance Code, 2018 Edition Energy: International Energy Conservation Code, 2018 Zoning: Chapter 400 of the Brentwood City Code
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Any time you change a circuit, add a receptacle, or delete a receptacle it is important to have the work inspected. You must have a valid electrical contractor's license with St. Louis County or the State of Missouri to apply for your Contractor License and Electrical Permit with the City of Brentwood.
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A plumbing permit is required under the same circumstances as an electrical permit. You must have a valid plumbing contractor's license with St. Louis County or the State of Missouri to apply for your Contractor License and Mechanical Permit with the City of Brentwood.
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A mechanical permit is required for a change in the heating, ventilating and air conditioning system of the unit. Changing a furnace requires a permit. Changing an air conditioner (other than a window unit) requires a permit. We do not have provisions for a homeowner permit in this field.Building Requirements
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Structural changes or alterations require a permit as well as a roofing contractor license.
Projects that include replacing new shingles only do not require a permit but still need a contractor license.
There should never be more than two layers of shingles on your roof. If you already have two layers and need to re-roof a third time, you must remove the first two layers of shingles before applying the third.
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Yes. The roof sheathing is considered part of the structure.Building Requirements
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Yes. This is considered a change in the ingress/egress of the unit.Building Requirements
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Yes, a permit is required because bedrooms have a requirement for emergency access. Firefighters must be able to get into the bedroom from the outside. Therefore, the window must be a certain size. The only way for us to verify this is through the permit process.Building Requirements
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If the sink goes exactly where the old one was (even if it is bigger or smaller) and no extension of the drain system is required, it is considered maintenance and does not require a permit.Building Requirements
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If you are taking old cabinets out and putting new cabinets in, and are not tampering with plumbing or electric fixtures, then no permit is required. If you are moving or adding electric fixtures or plumbing, a permit is required.Building Requirements
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Generally not, unless the system drains into a sump with a pump. Because of the electrical pump connection, an electrical permit is required for this.Building Requirements
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Yes a permit is required for new fences and replacing or repairing existing fences.
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Chain link fences are no longer permitted.
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Yes. And, the "good side" of the stockade fence must face outward toward the public or the adjoining property owners.
Chain link fences are no longer permitted.
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A permit is generally not required. However, if the patio is higher than 3' above the neighboring property and the patio is located in the yard setback area, then approval from the Board of Aldermen is required. If the patio does not meet those criteria, a permit is not required. The Board approval is required to make sure the new patio does not impose upon the neighbors' enjoyment of their property.Building Requirements
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All permitting is done online through the MyGov portal. We no longer do paper applications. Exterior work requires a boundary survey. Some applications will require and architect seal on plans. Minor construction activity, such as a yard shed, does not require drawings with an architect's seal. If you have questions, contact the Planning & Developmen Dept at 314.963.8602.
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Call the Planning and Development department and speak with the plan reviewer. We can usually use a little common sense and work with you on your project.Building Requirements
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It depends on how many applications have been filed ahead of yours. Normally, it takes just a few days, but it may take as long as two weeks depending on the number of plans and permits under review.
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Not for building, electrical, mechanical or plumbing jobs or demolition permits.