Projects that might require a building permit
All too many homeowners
have experienced the joy of
completing a home
improvement project only to
learn upon completion that the
project is not in adherence
with local laws. That
realization, while
heartbreaking, is often the
result of a homeowner’s failure
to secure a building permit
prior to starting the project.
Homeowners who secure a
permit before the onset of a
project will know what they
can and can’t do and can rest
easy knowing that an
approved plan complies with
engineering principles and
local laws.
Another disadvantage to
forgoing the permit process is
the potential perils such a
decision cause when
homeowners want to sell their
homes. Projects completed
without a permit might hurt a
home’s resale value, and such
projects are not often covered
by homeowner’s insurance
policies, meaning damage to
areas of the home where an
illegal project was conducted
won’t be covered. While
homeowners should always
check with their local
municipality before starting a
project, it might help to know
the following are a few of the
many home improvement
projects that typically require a
permit before they can go
forward.
* Above-ground pool
* Attached storage shed
* Awnings
* Carports
* Deck installation
* Demolition project, interior
or exterior
* Fireplace addition
* Garage conversion
* Handicap ramp
* Handicap restroom
* In-ground pool
* Patio enclosure
* Patio installation
* Partition wall installation
* Porch
* Retaining walls
* Roof change
(i.e., flat roof to sloped roof)
* Roof replacement
* Room addition
* Room remodel
* Siding
* Sliding glass door
(if area is increased)
* Skylight
* Spa or hot tub installation
* Windows, new or
replacement (if area is
increased)
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