Permits
Permits are the documents issued by the City of Trenton Building Department to oversee and approve any changes to physical structures. You must acquire the correct permit if you plan on making home improvements yourself or with the help of a contractor, architect, or construction company. Permits ensure that you are in compliance with the City of Trenton building codes which control the processes of renovation, construction, demolition or other changes in the use of a physical structure.
Building permits are not a matter of simply dropping off a piece of paper to the Building Department. There are several stages in the process of getting your project "permitted." In most situations, you will submit plans, like blueprints or sketches, of what you intend to do, a city inspector will approve the idea, and then you will be allowed to begin construction. During the stages of the project the City of Trenton will need to be informed of the progress so they can send out an inspector to approve the project through each phase as determined by the project outline. When construction is complete, The Building Department will need to provide sign-off stating the project is complete and available for use.
The cost for permits varies depending on the scope and type of work. Once you have submitted your permit and it is approved, the building department will provide you with the fees for the permit.
- New Construction or Addition
- Accessory Structures
- Interior Remodeling
- Electrical Work or Repair
- Plumbing Work or Repair
- Mechanical Work or Repair
- swimming pool installation
- Sign Permit Application
- SITE PLAN PERMIT APPLICATION
New Construction or Addition
A building permit is required to repair, construct, alter, demolish or change a building or structure, or to cause any such work to be performed. The following are the permits and some of the documents that may need to be submitted for the project, depending on the scope of project:
Building & Zoning Permit Application
Site Plan (You submit this documentation)
Electrical Permit Application
Plumbing Permit Application
Mechanical Permit Application
Sewer Permit Application
Accessory Structures
A building permit is required for detached garages, pole buildings, and sheds. The following are some of the permits and documents that may need to be submitted for the project, depending on the scope of project:
Building & Zoning Permit Application
Site Plan (you submit this documentation)
Electrical Permit Application
Plumbing Permit Application
Interior Remodeling
A building permit is required for an interior remodel or alteration of a residential property when structural changes will occur. The following are the permits and some of th documents that may need to be submitted for the project, depending on the scope of project:
Building & Zoning Permit Application
Site Plan (you submit for structural remodeling)
Electrical Permit Application
Plumbing Permit Application
Sewer Permit Application
Electrical Work or Repair
An electrical permit is required for all electrical work and this ensures your installation conforms to the standards and codes for safety. A Site Plan may be required based on scope of project. All electrical work requires the City of Trenton to do a final inspection to ensure the quality of the work meets code.
Plumbing Work or Repair
A plumbing permit is required for plumbing work and ensures your installation conforms to the standards and codes for safety. A Site Plan may be required based on scope of project. All plumbing work requires the City of Trenton to do a final inspection to ensure the quality of the work meets code.
Mechanical Work or Repair
A mechanical permit is required for most mechanical work, such as HVAC, and ensures your installation conforms to the standards and codes for safety. A Site Plan may be required based on scope of project. All mechanical work requires the City of Trenton to do a final inspection to ensure the quality of the work meets code.
Swimming Pool Installation or Repair
A swimming pool permit is required for most major repairs to a pool, and if new installation, ensures your swimming pool conforms to the standards and codes for safety. A Site Plan may be required based on the scope of the project. All swimming pool work requires the City of Trenton to do a final inspection to ensure the quality of the work meets code.
Swimming Pool Permit Application
Signage
A sign permit is required when installing, repairing or replacing a sign for a business. This application is specific to this request and must be filled out and returned to the Building Department for review and approval prior to installation or work.