Must I get a permit for a minor repair?
No, ordinary minor repairs may be made without a building permit provided the repairs do not include the cutting away of any wall, partition or portion thereof, the removal or cutting away of any structural beam or load-bearing support, or the removal or change of any required means of egress, or rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the egress requirements.

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1. When must I obtain a building permit?
2. How do I apply for a building permit?
3. How much does it cost for a building permit?
4. Why is Pinellas County doing City of Oldsmar inspections?
5. How do I schedule an inspection?
6. Must I get a permit for a minor repair?
7. How long is a building permit good for?
8. What are Multi-modal Impact Fees?
9. Do all building permit applications require submission of a set of plans?
10. Can I do any construction work myself?
11. How do I select a contractor?
12. What happens if my project is in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA)?
13. Why do I need a permit to install a fence?
14. How do I register with the city as a contractor?
15. How long does it take to get a permit?
16. Why do I have to fill out so many forms to pull a permit?
17. Can a homeowner pull their own permit?
18. Can a landlord pull his own permit?
19. What is a variance?
20. What is a setback?
21. What is an easement?
22. Do I need a permit to have a garage sale?