Hello from Long Island Introductions Discuss Hello from Long Island in the Good Background Information forums; I think I may need a permit for this build. I had some conflicting info. but have decided to be ...

[ThisOldGarageNJ]

I think I may need a permit for this build. I had some conflicting info. but have decided to be safe rather than sorry.

I agree, will delay you some but like insurance its always good to have even if you dont need it... When you go for the permit, tell them it is a barbecue type structure. May towns do not have brick ovens listed in the code.. will make it go faster and easier,,

Cheers and good luck
Mark

[dmun]

When you go for the permit, tell them it is a barbecue type structure.

I agree: "freestanding masonry barbeque" will be your mantra. Building departments have been ignoring them for half a century. Have the tuscan grill ready and in place when it's inspected.

[RTflorida]

Better to stop work yourself and triple check the permit aspect. Nothing worse than having a building inspector issue a stop work order. They all seem to get a real hard on at that point and will nit pick you to death right up to the final inspection. They figure that you were a "system cheater" from the beginning and will be looking to take all the short cuts. They rank just above pond scum and just below a buy here - pay here used car salesman in my book. again, just my biased opinion.

RT

[Neil2]

"but have decided to be safe rather than sorry."

Wise. Explain to you local building department what you are doing, in many areas permits for this type of construction are not necessary. Document that you asked.

[ThisOldGarageNJ]

Document that you asked

neil brings up another good point... If they end up telling you you dont need one, document the whole thing, ie;who you spoke with, date & time...

Good Luck
Mark