Do I need a permit if renovating kitchen and not changing plumbing rough-ins?

@redddd That page raises more questions than it answers. “installing new cabinets” is listed as an activity that does not require permits, but as I mentioned earlier in the thread, we all know that installing cabinets means installing a new sink & fixture, new countertops, possibly undercabinet lighting, probably a new tile backsplash, etc. Is all of this do-able without a permit? If so, what differentiates this from work requiring an ALT-2? Is it just the fact that none of the rough-ins are being moved? Can I relocate an outlet on my backsplash during this non-permitted cabinet installation? Can I add a new outlet, and a circuit for a garbage disposal? Furthermore, it says that the contractor installing new cabinets must be DCA licensed. Am I allowed to install my own cabinets? -Chris

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steele71 | 10 years ago

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Thanks. I’m still pretty confused. The plan for now is: -Remove existing cabinets and tops -Remove ~24″ non load-bearing wall at the end of the current countertop. -Slight modification of plumbing rough-ins (small relocation in the same wall) -Electrical rough-in for new (undercabinet lighting, garbage disposal, recessed lights) and existing (backsplash outlets, refrigerator, etc) -Install new cabinets and tops -Install Electrical and Plumbing fixtures The kitchen is going right where the old one was, so it’s not really being relocated, just some changes to layout. From what I am hearing if I get an ALT-2, I have to have a contractor pull the permit. I would rather pull my own permit and deal with plumber and electrician on my own, but it sounds like that’s not allowed. I think I understand the reasoning, a contractor pulls the ALT-2 and then they are on the hook for making sure things are done right. My concern is that since I want to do all the non-electrical/plumbing work myself, a contractor will have his name on the job and subject himself to liability of some sort. What’s a do-it-yourselfer to do?

marciowilges | 10 years ago

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Take a look at this link on the Dept of Buildings website. http://www1.nyc.gov/site/buildings/homeowner/renovating-kitchens-bathrooms.page