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Turn a rental
Getting a unit ready between tenants: the safety items an inspector or an insurer will look for first, then durable finishes and fixtures that keep the next turn cheap.
Which code appliesThree or more units in one building fall under the IBC, not the house code (IRC). Fire separation between units, exits and accessibility are stricter. Turning a house into apartments is a change of use: ask the building department first. More on codes →
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Before framing
Room sizes, openings, stairs, ceiling heights and anything structural. Cheap on paper, expensive once the walls are up.
Stairs + hallsFree
Uneven risers
Common mistakes
Low headroom
Common mistakes
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Throughout the job
Choices and checks that aren’t tied to one stage. Settle them early, or check them as the work goes.
Stairs + hallsFree
No handrail
Common mistakes
Gaps in guards
Common mistakes
One switch only
Common mistakes
Slippery treads
Common mistakes
Kitchen, Bathroom and Stairs are open to everyone. The rest are in the full fieldbook.
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