Do I need a permit to replace my windows?

Window replacement is considered maintenance and does not generally require a permit. However, if you choose to install a different size, or potentially style of window, a permit is required. Habitable rooms in dwellings require a certain amount of natural light and natural ventilation, and there are requirements for egress through a window of certain rooms in an emergency. Reducing the size of a window could affect those requirements. Increasing the size of a window typically will involve structural modifications to the wall to create a larger header over the window, and framing modifications.

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1. What should I do if my contractor did not obtain a permit?
2. Can I do construction work myself or must I hire a licensed contractor?
3. If I do not need a permit, may I construct my project however I want?
4. Do I need a permit to construct a basement rec-room?
5. Do I need a permit to construct a fence and are there any requirements?
6. Do I need a permit to re-roof my home?
7. Do I need a permit to re-side my home?
8. Do I need a permit to construct a storage shed?
9. Do I need a permit to replace my water heater?
10. Do I need a permit to replace my windows?
11. I want to remodel my kitchen. What permits will I need?
12. I want to replace the light fixtures on the outside of my home. Do I need an electrical permit?
13. My neighbor's yard is a mess. Can the City force them to clean it up?
14. Who is responsible for cleaning snow and ice from fire hydrants?
15. Who is responsible for clearing snow and ice from sidewalks?