(a) Required. A building permit shall be procured from the Department of Building Inspection before any building related work is done in the City, whether the installation is temporary or permanent whether upon premises, inside or outside or attached to a building or structure of any character. No person shall proceed with any work without a permit or vary from the terms of the permit, or the requirements of this Building and Housing Code without the written approval of the Building Inspector. However, any public utility shall have the right to install, connect, disconnect or to remove any equipment devices, or infostructure without obtaining a permit to do so. Provided that the work is done by employees of the utility and not subcontracted out.
(Ord. 4-18-23)