Q. How do I find out if I need a building permit?
A. 106.1 Permits required.....except
as specified in Section 106.2, no building or structure regulated by this code shall be
erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted or
demolished unless a separate permit for each building or structure has been first
obtained from the building official.
Q. What
about asbestos?
A.
Did you know that all commercial and public buildings must be inspected for
asbestos before any renovation or demolition activity begins. This is
a requirement of the Montana Department of Environmental Quality. It
is not enough to have an EPA inspection, as they are only abating Libby
Asbestos (zonolite). The state program checks and tests for asbestos
in building products such as fireproofing, ceiling tile, texture materials,
floor tile and many other items that may contain asbestos. For more
information on this important building regulation, contact this office or
Montana Asbestos Control Program at 1-406-444-5300.
Q. What work is exempt from a building
permit?
A. A Building permit shall not be required for
the following:
One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and
storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120
square feet (200 square feet for residential use)..
Fences not over 6 feet high.
Oil derricks.
Movable cases, counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9
inches high.
Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet in height
measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a
surcharge or impounding class I,II or III-A liquids.
Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity
does not exceed 5,000 gallons and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed
2:1.
Platforms, walks and driveways not more than 30 inches
above grade and not over any basement or story below.
Painting, papering,
tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops, and similar finish work.
Temporary motion picture, television and theater stage
sets and scenery.
Window awnings supported by an exterior wall of Group R,
Division 3, and Group U Occupancies when projecting not more than 54 inches.
Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R,
Division 3 Occupancy in which the pool walls are entirely above the adjacent grade and if
the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons.
Unless Otherwise exempted, separate plumbing, electrical
and mechanical permits will be required for the above-exempted items.
Exemption from the permit requirements of this code shall
not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of
the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.
Q. How do I apply for a Permit?
A. Application. To obtain a
permit, the applicant shall file an application in writing on a form
furnished by the Libby Building Department.
Every such application shall:
Identify and describe the work to be covered by the
permit for which application is made.
Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be
done by legal description, street address or similar description that will readily
identify and definitely locate the proposed building or work.
Indicate the use or occupancy for which the proposed work
is intended.
Be accompanied by plans, diagrams, computations and
specifications and other data as required in Section 106.3.2.
State the valuation of any new building or structure or
any addition, remodeling or alteration to an existing building.
Be signed by the applicant, or the applicant's authorized
agent.
Give such other data and information as may be required
by the building official.
Q. What are the Fees for a Building Permit? |
| $1.00 to $500.00 |
$23.50 |
| $50l.00 to $2,000.00 |
$23.50 for the first $500.00 plus $3.05 for each
additional $100.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00 |
| $2,001.00 to $25,000.00 |
$69.95 for the first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 for each
additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00 |
| $25,001.00 to $50,00.00 |
$391.25 for the first $25,00.00 plus $10.10 for each
additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00 |
| $50,001.00 to $100,000.00 |
$643.75 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.00 for each
additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00 |
$100,001.00
to $500,000.00 |
$993.75 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.60 for each
additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00 |
$500,001.00 to
$1,000,000.00 |
$3,233.75 for the first $500,000.00 plus $4.75 for
each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00 |
| $1,000,001.00 and up |
$5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.65 for
each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof |
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