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Questions tagged [permitting]

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Do I need to be legally qualified to install a Hive smart thermostat?

As a competent DIY'er, am I legally allowed to install Hive myself? The reason for the question is I have been asked to provide a cert as I'm selling the house. If not, can someone point me in the direction of where it legally states I can.
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What would happen if I build a half bath without permits?

What happens if we build a half bath in Minneapolis without getting permits for any of the work? Specifically, if we intend to sell the home at some point in the coming years?
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What happens if I let my building permit expire?

TLDR: I pulled a permit for my house, now the inspectors are looking for more things wrong with my house than the permit pertains to. I want them out. What are the repercussions to letting the permit expire? I plan to sell the house sometime in the…
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If I apply for an electrical permit, will an inspector call me out for previous unpermitted work?

I want to do some electrical work in the house I just moved into (adding a 220V branch for a home shop) and do everything 100% aboveboard, with permits and all. I know that the previous homeowner did some unpermitted work in the house, however, and…
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How do I determine whether a permit is required for a new gas line?

I would like to have an exterior gas line installed (for a grill) and an exterior frost-proof faucet (so it's closer to my garden). I had a plumber come out and his quote came back "Any permit by owner". How do I find out if I need to pull a permit?…
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Is my Point of Connection to Utility supply-side or load-side?

I'm applying for my PV permit in San Diego (power company is SDG&E), and on step 10 of the template it asks about "Point of Connection to Utility". I'm not sure which my plan falls under. I'm attempting to use the line diagram attached. Am I a…
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Do I need a permit to replace an island (with two outlets)?

We removed a small old island and are planning on replacing it with a new, slightly larger one. The old one had two outlets on either side that we've left completely intact (wiring, receptacles, and all). We're planning on just popping them into the…
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Can you build a treehouse (or tree deck/platform) in a floodplain without an HH study?

While I was aware that part of my land was in a floodplain, turns out that in 2014 the DNR (or FEMA or something) declared the entire 5.5 acre parcel is in a floodplain. In order for zoning to approve a permit, they need a Hydraulic and Hydrologic…
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Permitting a finished attic during home sale

I'm currently working on buying a house out in rural eastern North Carolina, USA. The house has a finished attic, which apparently was never permitted or inspected. Because of this, my appraisal has come in way below the agreed upon price (since…
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How do electrical permits work in New Jersey?

I recently installed recessed lights in my 2nd floor condominium. Later, I was told by friend that I need permit to do that. My questions are: Can I take permit now and have inspector inspect my work or it is too late? What should I do?
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Breaker Box Replacement/Upgrade

I was planning to get our box upgraded from a old 100 amp Zinsco box to a newer possibly 200 amp box. I have been talking to a couple of companies and they have been wanting a arm and a leg, and also some other certified electricians (and some…
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NEC code regarding grounding and conductor pass through

I am adding a mini split system to my house which currently has a smaller air-conditioning condenser in place. In brief, the house is very old so we opted for a ductless mini-split over trying to increase the size of the current unit to avoid…
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How to legalize unpermitted half bathroom?

I live in Daly City (SF Bay Area) and I recently purchased a house with an unpermitted half bathroom that was converted in the back portion of a 2-car tandem garage. It looked like it was installed properly, but really there is no way of me knowing…
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If I pull an electrical permit for my home in FL can I hire a licensed journeyman electrician to do part of the work?

If I pull my own electrical permit for adding a subpanel and 2 circuits in my Escambia County, FL home, can I hire a licensed journeyman electrician to do all or part of the work with me? He cannot pull his own permit and his master electrician…
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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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