Do I Need a Permit?
Use this guide to determine if you need to obtain a permit for building-related work.
This is not a complete list of all types of projects. The City of Black Hawk is currently under the 2015 Adopted I-Codes and all related permitting applies. Please contact the Community Planning and Development Department with any questions or if you do not see your project listed here. ** Exclusion from a Building Permit does not mean exclusion from Land Use processes. **
Projects That Require A Building Permit
Commercial Permits Required:
- Any re-roofing project or any roof repair that requires more than 25% of the roof to be replaced.
- Drywall repairs 4 feet x 8 feet or larger.
- New ceiling tile system.
- Any new outlet required for slot machines, wall signs, kitchen or buffet line equipment, or similar.
- Wiring for new light fixtures.
- New or rewiring of any circuits; i.e. heating loop pumps, air handler units, power strips or similar.
- New circuits for elevator cooling fan.
- Elevator conduit for door access and badge readers.
- Removing or installing duct work, exhaust fans damper.
- Any new gas line.
- Relocating supply air registers.
- New water lines for water coolers, kitchen equipment, or similar.
- Boiler replacements
- Sign Installation (New or replacement - interior and exterior)
- All remodeling work.
- Stucco and siding replacement.
Residential Permit Required:
- Any re-roofing project or any roof repair that requires more than 25% of the roof to be replaced.
- Drywall repairs 4 feet x 8 feet or larger.
- Siding and Stucco
- Decks, including with attached roofs
- Patio covers, awnings and carports
- Outside water/sewer line replacement or repair
- Retaining walls 4 feet over ground level
- Lawn sprinklers
- Pools, hot tubs (elec)
- Re-roofing
- Room additions
- Evaporator/swamp coolers
- Air conditioning units (new and replacement)
- Furnace, Boilers, and Water Heaters (new and replacement)
- Garages – detached and attached
- Patio enclosures
- Screened porches
- Solar panels
- Gazebo
- Gas lines (new and replacement)
- New wiring to an outlet.
- New or replacement wiring to light fixture.
- New or rewiring of any circuits.
- Gas logs and gas lines, Fireplaces (wood, pellet, or gas)
- Remodeling
- Structural modifications
- Installation or replacement of windows or doors (required U-factor .32 U-factor or less)
- Increase or decrease of window or door size
- Sump pumps
Projects That Do Not Require A Building Permit
Commercial Exterior:
- Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above adjacent grade, and not over any basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route.
- Gardening or stone replacement.
- General landscaping
- Painting
Commercial Interior:
- Replacement of flooring or wall paneling.
- Painting
- Drywall repairs under 4 feet x 8 feet.
- Plumbing fixture replacement; toilets, faucets, sinks, etc. (like for like - same exact spot)
- Changing out light fixtures (like for like - same exact spot)
Residential Exterior:
- Concrete private sidewalks/driveways.
- Gardening or stone replacement.
- General landscaping
- Painting
Residential Interior:
- Plumbing fixture replacement; toilets, faucets, sinks, etc. (like for like - same exact spot)
- Kitchen equipment repair
- Most appliance repair
- Kitchen cabinets and counter tops (same appliance location)
- Flooring
- Painting
- Changing out light fixtures (like for like - same exact spot)