A: Depending on how your contract is written with the home improvement professional, either you or
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When Renovating, Do I Have to Be Concerned with Building Codes and Permits? :: Featured REALTOR - Don Varnadoe
Q: When Renovating, Do I Have to Be Concerned with Building Codes and Permits?
A: Depending on how your contract is written with the home improvement professional, either you or
the contractor will be responsible for
securing government approval to perform most remodeling jobs. Building
codes set minimum public-safety standards for such things as building
design and construction. Codes vary from one state, county, city, and
town to the next, but specialized codes generally exist for plumbing,
electricity, and fire. Each usually involves separate inspections and
inspectors. In addition, permits are generally required when any
structural work is planned or the basic living space of a home is
altered. They generally cover new construction, repairs, alterations,
demolition, and additions to a structure. Some jurisdictions require
permits to be posted in a visible spot on the premises while the work is
being done. Besides structural changes, permits also may be needed to
cover the installation of foundations for tanks and equipment, as well
as the construction or demolition of ducts, sprinkler systems, or
standpipe systems.
A: Depending on how your contract is written with the home improvement professional, either you or
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