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1. What is a building permit?

A building permit is a binding document giving the City’s permission to proceed with a project that has been reviewed by the Building Division and requires inspection by a Building Inspector prior to approval and occupancy.

2. Why do I need a building permit?

Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by the building code approved by the City of Centennial, or to cause any such work to be done, must make application to the Chief Building Official and obtain the required permit.

3. What size fence can I build?

A fence permit is needed from the Building Division to build fences 6-feet in height and above. Fences below 6-feet go through review and permitting in the Community Development Department, and do not require a permit through the Building Division. Fence & Signs