Inspectional Services FAQs

  1. When is a building permit required?
  2. What is an ordinary repair?
  3. What requires a building permit?
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  1. Can I do the construction myself or do I have to be licensed?
  2. What is a homeowner?
  3. Can I do my own electrical and plumbing/gas work?
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  1. Is a plot plan required?
  2. I have a mortgage plan that was given to me by the bank when I purchased my home. Can this be used?
  3. Can I prepare my own plot plan, if I am certain where my property line is?
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  1. When I obtain my permit, how long do I have to start the work?
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  1. When I start construction, is the work inspected?
  2. Where should this card be kept?
  3. Do I need to provide anything else to the inspector?
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  1. Do I need a permit for a swimming pool?
  2. Are there setback requirements?
  3. Is a fence required?
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