Is a permit required for a detached storage / play shed?

Maybe, if the shed is one story and has a floor area those measures less than 200 square feet and is an accessory structure to one or two-family dwelling, then a permit is not required. For commercial and multi-family buildings or structures, refer to the IBC Exempt Work (PDF) guidelines.

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1. Is a permit required for a detached storage / play shed?
2. Do I need a permit?
3. All I am adding is an interior non-bearing wall. Do I need a permit?
4. Are permit fees refundable?
5. Do I need an appointment to apply for a permit?
6. May I start work before my permit is issued?
7. Do I need a permit to build a deck?
8. What is a Demolition Permit used for?
9. How long will it take to get a permit?