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The City requires permits to be submitted for approval by the Building Commissioner prior to construction for many home improvements such as Decks, Doors and Windows, Driveways, Fences, Garages, General Construction, Patios, Roof, Room Additions, Satellite Dishes, Side Walks, Siding, Walls, Dumpsters and Window AC Units. For a complete listing, please call City Hall at 314-382-4453. Click Here for a Permit Application
Note: Plumbing, Electrical, and Mechanical Work Permits are issued through St. Louis County. Please call St. Louis County at 314.615.5000 to acquire the appropriate permit.
If you are required to provide drawings or plans as part of your permit application, please e-mail them to the Building Commissioner.
"Once job is approved by the Building Commissioner, please make arrangements to pick up your permit at City Hall before commencing work".
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Frequently Asked Questions
When am I required to get a permit?
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Permits are required for any new construction and alterations and additions to existing buildings, such as structural, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, manufactured dwelling, boiler, fences, driveways, windows, doors, satellite dishes, siding and roof work. If you aren’t sure whether you need a permit, call CIty Hall or contact the building commissioner for further clarification.
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Who is responsible for obtaining permits?
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The property owner or contractor is responsible for obtaining structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and manufactured dwelling setup permits. For electrical work, St. LouisCounty requires that if an electrical contractor performs the work, the contractor is responsible for obtaining the permit. Electrical permits are nontransferable.
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When an actual construction permit is issued to you, work can begin. The permit must be available on the job site and available to the inspector. If you've submitted plans and specifications, your building department will return one set of plans stamped "Approved" to you. These approved plans, along with the construction permit, must be available on the job site and available to the inspector.
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You can acquire permit applications by visiting the Pasadena Hills City Hall, or on the CIty Website. submitting a permit application on-line along with all payment fees.
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How long will it take to get a permit?
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The City will issue your permit when it receives all of the information required on the application, and payment of all fees. If your project requires a plan review, the permit and plans will be issued after the plans are approved by the Building Commissioner. Upon submittal of a complete application, a plan review can take up to two weeks for residential and up to four weeks for commercial projects. Review times vary, depending on the complexity of the project and the level of information you submit with your application.
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When does my permit expire?
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Your permit expires if work isn't started within 180 days from the date of issue. Once you have begun work, your permit expires if work is suspended or abandoned for 180 days or more. If you can't work within a 180-day period and don't wish to abandon the project, you may submit a written request to extend your permit for an additional 180-day period.
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Why do I need a plumbing permit to replace or install a water heater?
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St. Louis County requires plumbing permits for water heaters because of fire, electric shock, and explosion hazards.
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When do I have to hire an architect or engineer to design my project and prepare the plans?
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For single-family residential dwellings or accessory buildings, an architect or engineer is usually not required unless the design or methods used in the construction, alteration, or repair of the structure are non-prescriptive. That is, it does not follow the prescribed methods stated in the most current BOCA Codes. All permit-exempt buildings must still meet minimum code requirements. For all commercial construction, alteration, or repair of buildings, a registered design professional must prepare the construction documents. Also, the architect or engineer must sign off on any portion of a structure that has been engineered, no matter the size of the building.
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You must submit structural plans or drawings for any new construction or for an addition or alteration to an existing building. Plans aren't required for nonstructural repairs and work for which a permit isn't required. However, a change in use or occupancy may require plans even if there are no structural alterations. Check with Planning and Zoning and the Building Commissioner to determine whether a permit for change in use or occupancy is required.
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What technical information do I need to submit with my plans?
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You may be required to submit some or all of the following:
- plot map
- floor plans
- specifications
- elevations
- mechanical, plumbing, and electrical drawings
- foundation plan
- energy documentation
- structural calculations
- required fire-protection equipment
For information, call City Hall.
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Can a permit be issued before the plan review is approved?
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No. All plans must be approved before permits are issued.
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How can I contact the building commissioner or inspector?
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Call City Hall or E-mail the Building Commissioner or Inspector directly by accessing the contact page of this website.
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What are the permit fees?
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Schedule of Fees Subject to Change By Ordinance. The fees listed here are the current fees at the time of this posting. A bond fee is required on all work exceeding $5,000 as prescribed by ordinance.
| Work Type |
Description |
Fee |
| Occupancy |
House or Apartment Occupancy |
$60.00 |
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| Building Permits |
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Air Conditioning-Window Units
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1 - Exterior |
$17.50 |
| Decks |
1 - Piers 2 - Framing 3 - Final |
$52.50 |
| Driveways |
1 - Form work 2 - Pour/ Final |
$35.00 |
| Fences |
1 - Footings for Post 2 - Final |
$35.00 |
| Garages |
1 - Foundation 2 - Concrete Pour 3 - Framing/ Sheathing 4 - Exterior Final |
$70.00 |
| Interior Renovations |
1 - Demolition 2 - Plumbing/ Electrical 3 - Final |
$52.50 |
| Roofing |
1 - Tear Off 2 - Final
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$35.00 |
| Room Additions |
1 - Foundations 2 - Concrete Pour 3 - Framing/ Sheathing 4 - Interior Electrical/ Plumbing |
$87.50 |
| Satellite Dishes |
1 - Exterior |
$17.50 |
| Sidewalks/ Walkways |
1 - Form work 2 - Final |
$35.00 |
| Siding |
1 - Existing Exterior |
$17.50 |
| Walls, Retaining |
1 - Form work 2 - Final |
$35.00 |
| Walls, Exterior |
1 - Form work 2 - Final |
$35.00 |
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| Other |
| New Residential |
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1 - Underground Utilities |
$210.00 |
| 2 - Footing Excavation/ Pour |
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| 3 - Foundation Form Work/ Pour |
| 4 - Slab Re-bar/ Pour |
| 5 - Framing |
| 6 - Sheathing / Decking |
| 7 - Roofing |
| 8 - Utility Rough In |
| 9 - Exterior Finish/ Brick & Siding |
| 10 - Interior Drywall |
| 11 - Final Exterior |
| 12 - Final Interior |
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