Requirements For Pulling Permits?

Rx8

I'm currently rehabing a house i bought last week, and right now the entire kitchen is gutted including the drywall. I heard from a friend that I need to have permits pulled and inspectors come out to the house before i add new drywall/change a fuse box etc., which seems silly considering I am the owner of the house. Ive been trying to look at buildingcommission.com to get any info i can about why I would need to, but for whatever reason its not loading on this computer. if anyone has any info about why I would need to, or if you know i dont need to i'de appreciate it, thanks.

WarnerConstInc.

Dont worry about it, just work at night and on the weekend.

This is kind of a dumb question, sorry.

AutumnWood Inc.

Come to think of it, why do we have inspection's at all

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kevjob

silly to have inspections because you own the home? Perfect example to have inspections.

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skyhook

So you didn't get a demo permit, and did it anyway. Strike 1. When you call out the inspector, that is the first thing he will ask. Once you're on their bad side, it's very difficult to get back in their "good graces"

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Bodger

Research, learn and follow the permit and inspection requirements for your municipality. If you don't, you run the risk of having to dismantle everything you are doing, even if it is up to code.

In Los Angeles, if you get caught doing work that requires a permit and you have not pulled one, the fee for the permit can be ten times the amount you would have paid if you had pulled a permit at the start.

Why would you not want the work on your home to be inspected?

neolitic

None of us can tell you what
your local codes are, unless
one of us lives where ever
you are.
But we wouldn't know
if we did would we?

Some of the guys on here
would have a hard time believing
that I could do every thing
you have so far and be
perfectly legal.
It would seem not where they are.
Who knows where you are.

Can you find city hall?

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Mike Finley

LOL, yeah, screw the next owner, F it if the place burns down and his kids die in the fire. At least you made a couple bucks on your flip.

CALL THE BUILDING DEPT, THEY HAVE ALL THE ANSWERS TO ALL OF YOUR QUESTIONS.

Aggie67

You're misinformed if you're a homeowner and think you don't need to involve the town and the permit process.

You're a hack if you're a contractor and think that way.

Celtic

Is this your first day in "business"?

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WarnerConstInc.

I second that but, don't ever get on the wrong side your town/county building inspector. I call the county one so many times to come out and pass something he made me consoladate my inspections from then on.

If the building department in your town likes/respects/appreciates you, your whole town will soon follow.

SLSTech

Silly - no it is required for all licensed trades in most area's, especially for HO's. It can't be harder than finishing drywall, right? Improperly finished drywall looks like crap, but if the structure is weakened it can collapse, improper wiring can result in fire, & improper plumbing can easily cause sickness. You know all those codes & requirements right?

In the county area's where I am at, one can get away with anything as long as it doesn't deal with a septic tank. In certain towns they just want the fee, while other towns have different phases or items they will inspect.

Call your local Building department & explain that you did not know, your sorry, get an inspector to look at was done or when one is required. Just remember the inspectors, Law enforcement & tax man will all say ignorance is no excuse. For the most parts with building officials, a little Mea Culpa (sp?) goes a long way.

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Rx8

im just a drywall finishing sub, far from owning my own business haha. just trying to make this place a bit more "liveable" as this is my first house ive bought, and the only thing i plan on doing myself is the drywall. i asked because ide rather do this house correctly than mess it up and get in trouble with the city, but looks like im off to a bad start thanks for the polite advice from some, and the constructive-ish critticism from others haha

Bodger

Ha Ha....try not to burn your house down.

1mancrew

It depends...what county in Ohio?

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Bodger

If it's Pickaway, just drop a few C-notes off at the courthouse

Rx8

lake county, ill be calling tomorrow.. wish me luck, sounds like ill need it haha

Mike Finley

Naw, you're going to be the golden boy with em. Nothing inspectors like better then somebody who actually wants to do it right.

If they give you any crap give em the old tried and true - "Hey, hold on a second guys, now I'm the guy who is here trying to pull a permit and do this the right way. Isn't that what you want?"

That will usually settle them down and remind them you're one of the good guys and on the same side.

Bodger

I've tried to make it my business to stay on the good side of everyone at the building department. Never complain, never explain (unless asked to).

It served me well for a long time. In my experience, once an inspector knows you're not trying to hide anything or get away with something shady to make more money, I find them to be an asset.

Los Angeles started rotating their residential inspectors a while back, so I don't get the same guy every time as often.

I had a new one last year, a raging dyke named "Gay" who looked like Richard Widmark in a bad wig.

Celtic

One of my first experiences with my local building dept. did not go too well

I was buying an investment property and part of the deal was that the sellers had an obligation to complete certain plumbing items ~ some of these items required a permit.
The shady sellers did not obtain said permits ...and yet the CCO was issued

The plumbing inspector seemed a bit bewildered that I was requesting the CCO to be revoked....this caused the Chief to come out of his cave demanding to know "Why I was here with all this paper work causing problems"

I calmly stated: I would just like some answers....like why was a CCO issued to a property that did not have all the proper permits issued and inspections performed?

Caught with his pants down, the Chief reluctantly agreed with me, revoked the permit, and fined the shady sellers

Now, when I go for a permit in that town, my number is always 1 ...no waiting.


The point is: If you do the right thing, life is good.

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