(A) Prior to the construction of any building, structure, dwelling or any part thereof, no extension, repair or alteration of any existing building, no plumbing, no electrical work, no heating work, no ventilation work, nor air conditioning work having a contract price or estimated cost of more than $100 shall be started until a statement in writing of the work proposed to be done shall first be submitted by the contractor or individual in charge of the work to and approved by the Building Commissioner, and a permit issued by him or her for the proposed construction, alteration, repair or extension work.
(B) The Building Commissioner, before issuing a permit therefor, may require the applicant to submit and file a set of detailed plans and specifications subject to the approval of the Building Commissioner, a copy of which shall be retained in his or her office. No changes from the approved plans or specifications shall be made until a revised copy thereof has been submitted to and approved by the Building Commissioner.
(C) The Building Commissioner shall refuse to issue a permit in any case where the construction or work proposed is in violation of any statute of the state or any provisions of any ordinance of the county.
(D) No permit shall be required for any outside or inside painting or other cosmetic repair or maintenance where the building is not altered or extended.
(`83 Code, § 150.05) (Ord. 1977-41, passed 1-30-78) Penalty, see § 10.99