PERMITS REQUIRED

General:

No construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, movement, or demolition of a building or structure; nor installation of equipment or appurtenances regulated by this Code; shall be made without applying and obtaining a permit therefor from the Grand Bahama Port Authority or its designated agent.

Exception:

Ordinary minor repairs may be made without filing an application or obtaining a permit, provided such repairs do not exceed $50 or violate any of the provisions of this Code.

Detailed Permits:

Permits, to be issued by the Development Agent, shall be required for the following:

  • The erection or construction of any building or structure, the adding to, enlarging, repairing, improving, altering, covering or extending of any building or structure.
  • The moving of any building or structure within, into, through or out of the area of jurisdiction, or the moving of a building or structure on the same lot.
  • The demolition of any building or Structure.
  • The installation, alteration or repair of any sanitary plumbing, water supply, gas supply system, or electrical wiring, or equipment as set forth in this Code.
  • The installation, alteration or major repair of any elevator or hoist.
  • The installation, alteration or major repair of any boiler, pressure vessel, furnace, steam actuated machinery, or heat producing apparatus.
  • The erection, remodeling, relocating, repair, altering, or removal of any sign.
  • The erection, alteration or repair of any awning or similar appurtenance.
  • The application, construction or repair of any roof covering.
  • The installation, alteration or repair of any air conditioning or refrigeration apparatus.
  • The installation, alteration or repair of a swimming pool.
  • The installation or alteration of fences or walls.
  • The installation or alteration of a parking area, driveway, or paved surface.
  • The clearing of land for building operations.

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