Permits for Fireplace Work?
I’m about to start on some work on the fireplaces in my house (in a landmarked district). What kind of permitting – if any – is required for this job? The chimneys aren’t visible from the street, so my understanding is that landmarks doesn’t need to be involved. Thanks!
I’m about to start on some work on the fireplaces in my house (in a landmarked district). What kind of permitting – if any – is required for this job? The chimneys aren’t visible from the street, so my understanding is that landmarks doesn’t need to be involved. Thanks!
If the work is a repair of existing fireplaces, and you’re not changing them at all, you most likely do not need a permit nor Landmarks permit. If you are changing the configuration of the fireplaces, modifying them, altering their structure, etc you would need a building permit.
If you do need to go the DoB permit route, you will still need to apply through Landmarks. You will need what’s called a “Certificate of No Effect” which means you’re not touching the outside. It’s a simplified process and usually delays things by only a day or so.