Items Not Requiring a Permit

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  • A/C – Replace an existing window unit with a dedicated electrical outlet.
  • AC / Heating – Repair the existing system and/or replace any part that does not alter the system listing or make it unsafe.
  • Ceiling Fan – Replacement of existing fan using existing fan box and wiring.
  • Ceramic Tile – Remove and replace (Not installed on Fire Rated assemblies).
  • Dishwasher – exact replacement; same wattage.
  • Door – Remove and replace any interior residential door within the individual unit in the same location.
  • Drywall – Minor repairs, ¼ sheet or less of work (1&2 Family Dwellings, Not involving Fire-Rated Assemblies)
  • Faucet – Replace existing (not involving removal of drywall)
  • Fence – Minor repair or exact replacement of an existing permitted fence of up to 2 panels, excluding pool barriers.
  • Gutters and Leaders
  • Kitchen Cabinets - Exact replacement only with no change in configuration of electrical or plumbing (1&2 Family Dwellings).
  • Light Fixtures – Replace “like for like” in existing lighting outlets 1&2 Family Dwellings Only)
  • Outlet or switch – Replace the outlet or switch with the appropriate type within the junction box.
  • Painting
  • Pavers, sand set that are not a pool/spa deck or within five feet of a pool (1 & 2 Family Dwellings Only)
  • Playground equipment, Manufactured - Site-built play enclosures less than 6' X 6' X 6' (1&2 Family Dwellings Only) (Uses must still meet accessory setback requirements)
  • Portable / Manufactured Pool or Spa – Less than 24 inches deep
  • Satellite Dish Antennas – Residential 1 meter or less in diameter. Commercial 2 meters or less in diameter.
  • Screen room –Rescreening to $1000.00 value
  • Siding – Minor repair to existing under $1000.00 value unless involving Electric
  • Sink – Exact replacement in the same location only
  • Soffit or Fascia – Minor repair or replacement up to $500.00 in value, which does not involve structural members
  • Stucco – Minor repair of existing stucco finish if the value of work is under $1000.00
  • Water Closet – Replacement in exact location
  • Water Heater – Repair or replace heating elements.
  • Window – Repair within the existing frame if the value of work is under $1000.00 (glazing only)
  • Wood Deck –Minor replacement of existing decking under $1000.00 (1 & 2 Family Dwelling Only) (walking surface only)


This is a guide to St. Lucie County Building Division Policies and local Building Codes. The law shall control a conflict between this document and a specific rule or regulation.

All work must comply with all applicable current codes and standards.