Structural work — permits + inspections: code vs good practice

Code: permit. Good practice: meet code.

Electrical / plumbing / HVAC — permits + inspections: code vs good practice

Code: permit. Good practice: meet code.

Code: often exempt. Good practice: check.

Code: before cover-up. Good practice: meet code.

Code: certificate. Good practice: meet code.

Code: licensed / registered. Good practice: meet code.

Process · Chapter 41

Permits protect owners and future buyers. They document that work met code and keep insurance and sales clean.

Local building departmentState contractor rulesIRC R105 · R109

41.1

Rules vary by town, but the pattern is consistent.

If it's in the walls, it usually needs a permit.

The rest of Permits + inspections: 3 more spreads, 7 drawings and 8 code citations, plus every other chapter, is part of the full fieldbook.

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