PLAIN ANSWERStart with the legal jurisdiction and the complete scope—not the contractor's guess or your mailing city.Local rules vary. The linked official examples support the workflow, not a nationwide yes/no answer.
A safe way to handle it
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Match the property to its incorporated city and county.
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Write down structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, gas and exterior changes.
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Find a project-specific rule or ask the issuing authority in writing.