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Ridiculous right?

And I have not looked into it but I'd bet a small sum that there's a fine for not fixing a broken window. Safety first.

So i looked it up and confirmed with a friend who is a home builder.

You need a permit if you are swapping out the frame or making any alterations regarding the structure of the house.

You do not need a permit if you are only popping out the window pieces.

This is fairly universal.