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Are You Building?
An outline of the permit and inspection process when building a home.
Cold Weather Concrete
Guidelines for pouring concrete under 30 degrees F.
Decks
Requirements for decks, as specified by the International Residential Code.
Demolition of Structures
Requirements for demolishing structures in Manhattan city limits.
Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings
Requirements for windows in new construction.
Fences
Provides information on what is and isn't allowed when installing a fence.
Fire Protection for Residential Floors
New code requirements for fire protection of residential floors.
CO Alarm Requirements in Homes Undergoing Alteration, Repair or Addition
Additional Resources
Residential Building Permit Submittal Checklist
Trench Foundation Wall Diagram
Wall Section Detail Diagram
Smoke Alarm Requirements In Homes Undergoing Alteration Repair or Addition
Miscellaneous Permits
Lists the additional permits available from Risk Reduction other than building permits.
Mobile Home Inspection Requirements
After obtaining a mobile home permit, follow these requirements when setting it.
Pools
Provides permit, electrical and enclosure requirements for all types of pools.
Roofing Requirements
Summary of common code requirements for roofs in the City of Manhattan.
Sidewalk Construction Guide
For sidewalk repair and replacement.
Work Exempt from Building Permit
These projects do not require a building permit.
2018 Guidelines for Residential Braced Wall Panels
Alternate Braced Wall Panel
Continuously Sheathed Portal Frame
Portal Frame with Hold-Downs
Adopted Construction Codes
Residential Construction Details
Code Appeals Board
Construction Inspection Status
Building Permit Application
Climate & Geographic Design Criteria
FAQs
Moving Permit Application
Sign Permit Application
Temporary Sign Application
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