Do I need a permit to finish my basement?

Yes. A building permit application, with names of all contractors working on the project, shall be submitted to Risk Reduction along with a scaled floor plan of the basement, showing room sizes and room uses. The floor plan should show the location of walls, stairs and egress windows.

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1. What permits are issued by the Risk Reduction section of the Manhattan Fire Department?
2. Who issues building permits?
3. What is required to obtain a building permit for one- or two-family residential construction?
4. Do I need a permit to finish my basement?
5. Do I need a permit for new construction or replacement of a deck?
6. Do I need a permit to install a swimming pool?
7. Do I need a permit to put up a shed on my property?
8. Do I need a permit to build a fence on my property?
9. What is required to obtain a building permit for a commercial building?