{"id":6111,"date":"2011-12-07T17:10:06","date_gmt":"2011-12-08T01:10:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.sierramadrenews.net\/?p=6111"},"modified":"2011-12-07T17:10:06","modified_gmt":"2011-12-08T01:10:06","slug":"faq-re-repairs-of-windstorm-damage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.sierramadrenews.net\/?p=6111","title":{"rendered":"FAQ re: Repairs of Windstorm Damage"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Roofs
\nSome Frequently Asked Questions About Repair of Structures Related to Windstorm Damage<\/p>\n

Q:\u00a0 My home has minor roof damage that needs to be repaired. Do I need a permit for this repair work?<\/p>\n

A:\u00a0 For minor roof repair (such as roof patching), meaning 25 percent or less of the roof needing work, a building permit is not required.\u00a0\u00a0 To verify that the proposed work is a minor repair only, please contact the Development Services Department at (626) 355-7138 so that an inspection can be scheduled.\u00a0 The Development Services Department staff may require drawings showing the extent of the roof repair and photos to document the roof damage (cell phone photos are acceptable).\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Q:\u00a0 My home has moderate to extensive roof damage. Do I need a permit for the repairs?<\/p>\n

A:\u00a0 For more extensive roof repairs, meaning more than 25 percent of the roof, a building permit will be required.\u00a0 Please contact the Development Services Department at (626) 355-7138. Staff will be able to guide you through the permitting process.<\/p>\n

Structural Damage<\/p>\n

Q:\u00a0 My property sustained damage from the recent wind storm. Do I need a building permit for the repair work?<\/p>\n

A:\u00a0 If there is an issue of immediate danger please call 911.\u00a0 For non-emergency inquiries regarding structural damage on private property contact the Development Services Department at (626) 355-7138 so that an inspection can be scheduled to determine if a permit will be required.\u00a0 There is no cost for the initial inspection.<\/p>\n

Q:\u00a0 A city-owned tree or power line damaged my property.\u00a0 What do I do?<\/p>\n

A:\u00a0 Contact your insurance company.\u00a0 In general, the city is not liable for damages to private property even if caused by city trees or power lines in the course of a storm.\u00a0 However, you can call City Hall at (626) 355-7135 to request a claim form.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Fences<\/p>\n

Q: I have a fence that has blown down or has been damaged by the windstorm, do I need a permit to rebuild the fence?<\/p>\n

A: For repair or replacement of fences (in-kind repair or replacement), provided the new fence matches what was there before, a permit will not be required.\u00a0 Please contact Development Services staff at (626) 355-7138 so that a determination can be made that no permit is required.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

If you would like to construct a new fence that is different (i.e. change of material, location, height) from what existed prior to the storm, please contact the Development Services Department at (626) 355-7138 and staff can verify what standards apply and if a permit is needed.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Electrical Permits<\/p>\n

Q:\u00a0 My electrical meter is damaged. Do I need a permit for the repairs?<\/p>\n

A:\u00a0 For all inquiries related to electrical permits please contact the Development Services Department at (626) 355-7138.<\/p>\n

Building & Safety Public Counter Hours<\/p>\n

Monday \u2013 Thursday, and alternate Fridays:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., and 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Planning Public Counter Hours<\/p>\n

Monday \u2013 Thursday:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
\nAlternate Fridays:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

Sierra Madre City Hall
\nDevelopment Services Department (Building & Safety and Planning)
\n232 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.
\nSierra Madre, CA\u00a0 91024
\n(626) 355-7138<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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