City of Newark (Wise County portion)

The city states all construction, remodels, and services require a building permit. The permit page also lists common required projects and states permits are required when building, remodeling, enlarging, and for many electrical, mechanical, plumbing, fence, driveway, roof, solar, and pool projects.

• Exempt Cosmetic projects such as painting, wallpapering, carpeting, cabinets, and trim work
• Exempt Replacing fixtures on existing wiring or plumbing

Building code

Newark FAQ lists NEC 2020, and 2021 IBC, IFC, IRC, IPC, IMC, and IFGC.

Permit validity

Application becomes null and void if all information is not provided within 30 days. A permit becomes null and void if work does not commence within 180 days, or if work is suspended or abandoned for 180 days after commencement.

Owner-builder

Either homeowner or contractor can submit, but the homeowner is ultimately responsible for ensuring a permit is secured and posted.

Contractor requirements

Contractor must be registered with the city before work begins.

1. 01
   Confirm the property is inside Newark city limits before applying.
2. 02
   Select the correct permit type through the city permit page.
3. 03
   Ensure the contractor is registered with the city before work begins.
4. 04
   Submit the permit application virtually through the portal.
5. 05
   Pay the applicable fee under the city's fee schedule.
6. 06
   Post the permit on site and schedule inspections through the inspection link.
7. 07
   Obtain final inspection and, if applicable, certificate of occupancy.

Source: City of Newark Permit Department / City Hall ↗

Permit costs vary by permit type.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

• Vertex Plans Inspections (online)

Inspection hours

All listed inspections are virtual and the applicant must be present; some annual inspections are in person.

Typical sequence: Schedule inspections before covering or concealing work and complete final inspection for every permit.

All listed inspections are virtual and the applicant must be present; some annual inspections are in person.