Permit Applications
Next, present your permit applications to the building department. Permits
are usually given to the licensed contractor who will do the work. So as a
coordinator of a flip, make sure a permit application for each aspect of your
scope of work which needs to be permitted and inspected has been submitted well
in advance of need.
As owner of the property, there are many aspects of the job which can be
started upon taking ownership. Here's a short list of what you can start
immediately depending on the rules of your local building department:
removal of yard debris
clean out interior of house
removal of appliances not wanted
removal of carpeting and floor coverings not wanted
removal of ceiling fans and lighting fixtures
repair of pretty much anything
removal of trees and bushes not wanted
removal of sidewalks and driveways
take down shutters, porches and railings
painting of any kind
pest control treatment
cleaning of any kind
roof repairs
inspections and surveys of any type
replacement of rotten wood before
painting
removal of abandoned cars, boats, or other large items from
the property
Note:
A yard cleaning permit may be required.
A demolition permit is usually a quick turn-around in the building department.
A portable toilet may be required on the job site if there are no bathroom
facilities available.
A fence may be needed around a swimming pool during construction.
Work which typically can not begin until a permit is posted on the job may
include:
installation of a temporary electric service if planned
removal of structural components
removal of entire building elements like an addition
rework of plumbing, electrical, and heating and cooling
replacement of roof
repair of chimney
replacement of siding on entire house
replacement of doors and windows
construction of anything new
kitchen cabinet and vanity replacement
Just because you have applied for the permit does not mean that you can
begin the work. If work is started before a permit has been issued and is posted
on the job, and anyone gets caught working without a permit, there will be delays and fines which will result. So who needs that? Work with the building
department. Follow their rules. Ask for guidance as you proceed.
A building department visit on the day of the closing, or the very next
business day, is essential to make sure the job progresses smoothly. The folks
at the building department are your friends. Repeat that. They work for you. You
are paying for their time by permit fees. Let them help you make the project
proceed in an orderly fashion.
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