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1. Building – Commercial and Residential (BLD)

A Building Permit is required to construct, enlarge, alter, move or demolish a structure; or change the occupancy of a building or structure requiring greater strength, exit or sanitary provisions; or to change to another use; or to install or alter any equipment for which provision is made or the installation of which is regulated by the Building Code. Learn More    Apply for Commercial or Residential permits on eCity.springfieldmo.gov

2. Mechanical (MEC)

A Mechanical Permit is required to do all mechanical work except portable heating, ventilating and cooling equipment; any steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by the Mechanical Code; replacement or any minor part which does not alter approval of equipment or make it unsafe; any self-contained refrigeration system containing 10 lbs. or less of refrigerant, or actuated by motors of 1 horsepower or less. Learn More    

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3. Gas (GAS)

A Gas Permit is required to do all gas work except for portable heating appliances, connecting or replacement of residential gas-fired appliances other than gas hot water heaters, furnaces or gas logs. Learn More    

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4. Electrical (ELE)

An Electrical Permit is required to do all electrical work except the replacement of lamps, the connection of portable appliances to suitable, permanently installed receptacles, or for the replacement of over-current protective devices which have become defective or inoperative. Learn More

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5. Plumbing (PLM)

A Plumbing Permit is required to do all plumbing work except for repairs which involve only the working parts of a faucet or valve, clearance of stoppages, or repairing or replacement of defective faucets or valves, provided alterations are not made in the existing piping or fixture. Learn More

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6. Sprinkler (FIS)

All sprinkler work, underground or within a building shall be permitted under an “FIS” permit only. Learn More

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7. Sign (SGN)

A permit is required for any new detached sign or alternation to an existing detached sign and new wall sign or alternation to an existing wall sign. Learn More

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8. Floodplain Development (FLD)

A permit is required for development in a FEMA designated floodplain or an area designated by the Public Works Director.

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9. Wrecking/Demolition (WRK)

Both Missouri and federal regulations require a demolition or renovation project to have an asbestos inspection of the building prior to the start of work activity. It’s the responsibility of the facility owner and the person conducting the activity to maintain compliance with all applicable asbestos laws and regulations pertaining to conduct of demolition, renovation and asbestos projects. Learn More

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10. Boarded-Up Building (BUB)

Authorize the building owner to board up a building that has been determined to be in violation of the Dangerous Building Ordinance. Learn More    Apply

11. Vendor Site (VEN)

Permit is required to use excess parking spaces for temporary vendors on a site.
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