Wondering if you need a permit for your home project? I get asked that question all the time as a building inspector. And the answer is: Maybe! It all depends on where you live and what you are doing. The International Residential Code (IRC) does cover the general permit requirements but depending on where your project is located, those requirements can change. In this video, I discuss the basic permit requirements as called out in the IRC and help homeowners and DIYers better understand when a call to their local building department might be needed.

The best part of my job as a building inspector is helping homeowners work through their own projects and learn about framing, plumbing, mechanical and electrical parts of the job. The worst part of my job is having to place a stop work on someone's house for work without a permit - or worse: telling them they have to completely re-do something because they didn't follow code.

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I hope this video keeps you moving in the right direction!

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