{"id":108,"date":"2013-03-26T19:46:08","date_gmt":"2013-03-26T23:46:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coversinplay.com\/blog\/?p=108"},"modified":"2025-12-24T13:59:42","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T18:59:42","slug":"why-a-permit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coversinplay.com\/blog\/why-a-permit\/","title":{"rendered":"Why a Permit?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Covers in Play automatic retractable enclosures are large. They cover <a href=\"https:\/\/coversinplay.com\/\">swimming pools<\/a> and patio areas. They protect the area from the elements, rain, wind and snow. <!--more-->They&#8217;re strong. They need foundations for the tracks. Most jurisdictions consider them as either additions or accessory buildings. Any construction undertaken on a property affecting an existing building, connecting to or built as an accessory building greater than 100 square feet typically requires a Building Permit from the local Building Department. 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