Questions tagged [municipality]
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How/where can I find out what the frost-line is for my area?
Aptos, CA, United States
What service or documentation resource can I use to determine what the frost-line is for my area? I'd be inclined to ask the county building/planning office but I suspect that they'll want to charge for answering a…
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Is it OK to drill through a jack stud/full stud pair to cut a hole for water heater drain pipe?
I just had a new water heater installed in my garage. My city building / plumbing codes require that the water heater overflow drain be drained to the outside of the house.
Situation:
The heater stands next to a wall separating garage and house that…
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Plumber asking for a lot more money, after starting work
A plumber gave me a quote to bring natural gas to a standby generator, which I accepted. He began work today. This evening he sent me an email saying that to install a larger gas meter would cost at least an additional $2,500. (An increase of…
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Is there any reason why I should have a contractor get a permit himself instead of getting it on my own?
We're getting ready to have our breaker box upgraded and the electrician gave us two quotes: One price if we get the permit ourselves... and another price if he needs to get the permit.
The second price is definitely more than the cost of the…
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How do I install fire blocking while finishing a basement?
In Colorado, the building code asks for a fire block when finishing a basement. I know this goes against the out walls (foundation). I've seen 2x4 and OSB used: which is better? And how does the OSB get installed?
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Is a permit required for replacing the front exterior light?
I live in California and checked my city's website for building permits requirements. One of the things it says requires a permit is an electrical upgrade. I want to change my front door light to a photo-electric one. Would I need a permit for…
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What do I need to know before taking the home owner's electrical test?
Inspector came over and checked out my basement today. He suggested that I take the `local home owner's electrical test to sign off on that part of the permit.
They give you the NEC 2008 handbook, 10 questions, and 2 hours.
What are the basic…
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would a bathroom without a gfci outlet be a violation in a rented appartment
Would a bathroom without a GFCI outlet in a rented appartment be a violation? I have section 8 and my apartment failed inspection because of this.
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Tips on how to check if this guest house in ADU was built with permits?
I am about to buy a house in Santa Clara, CA county that has an ADU. As of today ADU has guest house and an operational garage.
Seller is convinced that 990 sqft guest house in the ADU was built legally together with the main house under the same…
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According to NEC 2008 can you use non-metallic boxes in framing that transports environment air?
In the Home Owner's electrical test, the term "environmental air" is used. What does this term mean, and where is it defined? and can you use a non-metallic box?
Also when reading the question do you read that the box is installed inside the duct…
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