Building Permit not required?
#1
03-02-04, 10:11 AM
Building Permit not required?
This forum is amazing. I've already spent hours and hours reading all the information here. Thank you!!!
Not to rub it in, but I called the building inspector for my town and asked whether a permit would be required to finish my basement. He said no. I asked if there were any special building codes I should be aware of and he said no, just follow the International building code (not sure if this is exactly what it is called).
My questions are;
1. Am I really this lucky? Does this sound right?
2. Is there a web site with the building code that would tell me the basics? I've seen a few posted here for specific towns, but is there one for the standard code?
I'll continue to read the old posts...
Not to rub it in, but I called the building inspector for my town and asked whether a permit would be required to finish my basement. He said no. I asked if there were any special building codes I should be aware of and he said no, just follow the International building code (not sure if this is exactly what it is called).
My questions are;
1. Am I really this lucky? Does this sound right?
2. Is there a web site with the building code that would tell me the basics? I've seen a few posted here for specific towns, but is there one for the standard code?
I'll continue to read the old posts...
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03-02-04, 01:20 PM
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03-02-04, 04:02 PM
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I would rather have your luck than a license to steal!! 
Around here, they claim you need a permit to change a water heater.................not that anyone gets one.
Around here, they claim you need a permit to change a water heater.................not that anyone gets one.
#4
03-02-04, 07:19 PM
Each city and or county have their own regulations. I've lived in county's that were a lax as could be, even on electrical. And then lived in others that wanted everything as printed to plan, (going as far to measure the distance between screws in the sheet rock.) Either the guys is quitting, going to get fired, or you just live in one of those counties. Good Luck with your project.
#7
03-11-04, 06:33 AM
same here
wrbeyer,
I guess we just lucked out that way When I called my building inspector, his only concern was whether the square footage of the house would increase. When I said no, he just wished me good luck. Miracles do happen.
I guess we just lucked out that way
When I called my building inspector, his only concern was whether the square footage of the house would increase. When I said no, he just wished me good luck. Miracles do happen.
#8
03-11-04, 06:42 AM
It's amazing the differences between local towns/cities. One town over you need a permit to change a toilet!
For my own piece of mind and to ensure that my insurance company doesn't question my coverage if something were to happen, I'm going to have my electrical work inspected by an underwriter.
I called the NY Board of Fire Underwriters and for about $50 they will come out and inspect the work. Then I will get a certificate saying everything is ok.
This was recommended by an electrician at work. He does it when he works on other peoples houses so that he is not liable. I'm doing this mainly because I need to add a subpanel. If I was just going to add a few circuits in my existing box I'm not sure I would bother...
For my own piece of mind and to ensure that my insurance company doesn't question my coverage if something were to happen, I'm going to have my electrical work inspected by an underwriter.
I called the NY Board of Fire Underwriters and for about $50 they will come out and inspect the work. Then I will get a certificate saying everything is ok.
This was recommended by an electrician at work. He does it when he works on other peoples houses so that he is not liable. I'm doing this mainly because I need to add a subpanel. If I was just going to add a few circuits in my existing box I'm not sure I would bother...
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03-11-04, 08:22 PM
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Me Too!
Same deal here. Town cant afford to keep an inspector on staff and the county won't inspect within the city limits. No permit required unless the square footage changes--or if you want to put up a fence, oddly enough!
