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Building Permit

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  1. Deck Building

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    … Building Permits Any outdoor structure attached to a main house - and often any freestanding structure as well - requires a building permit before construction can begin. Building permits are issued after a member of the local building or planning department …

  2. All About Retaining Walls

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    … left after excavating a driveway through a steep hill. You'll need professional advice and assistance, as well as a building permit , to build a retaining wall higher than 3 feet. A low wall can be accomplished by most do-it-yourselfers. Any retaining …

  3. Load-Bearing Wall

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    … consult an engineer or architect. They will determine the load of the floor or ceiling above the wall and calculate how to remove the wall safely. Structural changes to your house will likely require a city or county building permit .

  4. Remodeling 101 Ideas

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    … notes, and details. In most cases, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical symbols appear on the floor plan. Pay for the building permit obtained by the contractor. The contractor must show proof of workers' compensation insurance and a city business license …

  5. Remodeling Within the Law

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    … to remove the addition. If you live in an area that is relatively dense, it will probably be more difficult to obtain a building permit for an addition because there is less room for building without encroaching on setbacks. In many older areas, houses are …

  6. 10 Things to Know Before You Build a Fence

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    … how far a fence has to be set back from sidewalks and property lines, and find out if your fence project will require a building permit . Landscaping can be used to protect your home from weather and views and to mark property lines. Remember, local building …

  7. Planning Home Additions

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    … rather small addition, you probably need a designer or draftsperson to prepare one or more working drawings to apply for a building permit ; freehand sketches or rough diagrams normally don't suffice. For more extensive projects, an architect can help you …

  8. Preparation for Home Additions

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    … plans effectively in drawings and specifications to obtain a building permit and to solicit bids from builders and materials suppliers ..... existing property must be included with your application for a building permit . Building code permit requirements differ from place to …

  9. Remodeling 101

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    … notes, and details. In most cases, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical symbols appear on the floor plan. Pay for the building permit obtained by the contractor. The contractor must show proof of workers' compensation insurance and a city business license …

  10. The ABCs of Deck Building

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    … projects, first you'll need to check local building codes, regulations, and restrictions. You'll probably have to get a building permit from your local building department. Also call utility companies to identify the locations of underground lines. Buried …

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