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re: What happens if you build a deck without a permit?
Posted on 11/28/24 at 8:14 pm to el duderino III
Posted on 11/28/24 at 8:14 pm to el duderino III
I built a patio cover without any permission.
Lumber delivered and immediately moved it to the back yard. If I would
Have been asked by code enforcement, my story was going to be that the lumber was going to my camp.
Erected the cover in one day. Afterwards….the it’s been there since I bought the house was the story.
Short answer….f them. I paid for this house, not them.
Lumber delivered and immediately moved it to the back yard. If I would
Have been asked by code enforcement, my story was going to be that the lumber was going to my camp.
Erected the cover in one day. Afterwards….the it’s been there since I bought the house was the story.
Short answer….f them. I paid for this house, not them.
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Posted on 12/1/24 at 3:09 am to el duderino III
I’m sure I’m wrong, but I always thought that permits were either for contractors or for things that affect the city like sewage and electrical supply. But that generally speaking a homeowner could do things on their own that didn’t affect the city, county, or your neighbors like a fence.
I don’t quite understand why you would need a permit for a ramp or a deck? I can certainly understand why a contractor needs one.
I don’t quite understand why you would need a permit for a ramp or a deck? I can certainly understand why a contractor needs one.
Posted on 12/1/24 at 8:11 am to baldona
the reason for permitting is code compliance…mechanical electrical plumbing structural and storm water. One flimsy deck is not a big deal but 1000 of them are.
that said I’ve erected structures all over my property all without a permit but I’m a contractor I know what the codes are and I have access to engineers who can guide me when I need help
so no you can’t just build whatever you want just because you own the land. I would have thought that was self evident
that said I’ve erected structures all over my property all without a permit but I’m a contractor I know what the codes are and I have access to engineers who can guide me when I need help
so no you can’t just build whatever you want just because you own the land. I would have thought that was self evident
Posted on 12/1/24 at 12:14 pm to baldona
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I don’t quite understand why you would need a permit for a ramp or a deck?
Permits have a different purpose depending upon location.
I once lived in a city that required a permit for ANYTHING. The only thing you could do without a permit is paint your house or fence. You can’t build that fence without a permit though.
Reason being is they want to know you’re upgrading for property tax purposes.
Which is bs.
Posted on 12/1/24 at 1:07 pm to LSUintheNW
Under a permit in EBR, the homeowner/DIYer can do any and all the trade work EXCEPT plumbing/sewage. That trade is so tied down that even a call for inspection of completed plumbing work has to come from the plumber.
I did 2 permitted home additions as DIY. Only the slab work and plumbing (see above) was subbed out. As stated previously in this thread, the only issue is a change from original plan. But I just drafted new plan for changed electrical circuits (to fit how I changed it) and got approval. And I did one change in ceiling/roof structure that the framing inspector passed without having to change plan. So in the past, the permitting process was not insurmountable.
I did 2 permitted home additions as DIY. Only the slab work and plumbing (see above) was subbed out. As stated previously in this thread, the only issue is a change from original plan. But I just drafted new plan for changed electrical circuits (to fit how I changed it) and got approval. And I did one change in ceiling/roof structure that the framing inspector passed without having to change plan. So in the past, the permitting process was not insurmountable.
Posted on 12/1/24 at 2:35 pm to SurfOrYak
EBR permitting is seamless and painless. Completely online thru the 3rd party. If you cant manage it honestly you might be better off not using power tools
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