Repair and/or Replacement In-Kind

After July 1, 2008 Repair in Kind permits will be available on-line.

Repair in kind, (RIK), is defined as:

"Repairs which use the same or similar materials in the same or a similar location which comply with the currently adopted code. To be issued without plans, such repairs must be limited to 40 lineal feet of wall."

Non-Structural Repair in kind

Definition: Electrical, mechanical and plumbing work connected with remodeling or damage repair.

Examples:

Fees:

New plumbing (sink, dishwasher etc.) - minimum fees, quantity used for info only

New electrical (circuits, subpanel, etc) - minimum fees, quantity used for info only

New mechanical (ductwork, etc) - minimum fees, quantity used for info only

Other non-structural damage (sheet rock, sub-floor, ceiling material - Contract cost

Structural Repair in kind

Definition: Wall replacement, cutting holes in roof/walls or removing walls affecting 40 lineal feet or less of wall. The work done meets the definition of conventional light-frame construction in the Building Code and does not require a design analysis. If more than 40 lineal feet of wall is affected plans are required and the permit cannot be issued via the Internet.

Examples:

Fees: Contract cost of structural work, not including finish work such and floor and wall