1.0The Sourcehttps://the-source.netrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="qNiUJQ7gGi"><a href="https://the-source.net/why-do-you-need-a-building-permit/">Why do you need a building permit?</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://the-source.net/why-do-you-need-a-building-permit/embed/#?secret=qNiUJQ7gGi" width="600" height="338" title="“Why do you need a building permit?” — The Source" data-secret="qNiUJQ7gGi" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript"> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(c,l){"use strict";var e=!1,o=!1;if(l.querySelector)if(c.addEventListener)e=!0;if(c.wp=c.wp||{},c.wp.receiveEmbedMessage);else if(c.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if(!t);else if(!(t.secret||t.message||t.value));else if(/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret));else{for(var r,s,a,i=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),n=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=0;o<n.length;o++)n[o].style.display="none";for(o=0;o<i.length;o++)if(r=i[o],e.source!==r.contentWindow);else{if(r.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message){if(1e3<(s=parseInt(t.value,10)))s=1e3;else if(~~s<200)s=200;r.height=s}if("link"===t.message)if(s=l.createElement("a"),a=l.createElement("a"),s.href=r.getAttribute("src"),a.href=t.value,a.host===s.host)if(l.activeElement===r)c.top.location.href=t.value}}},e)c.addEventListener("message",c.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",t,!1),c.addEventListener("load",t,!1);function t(){if(o);else{o=!0;for(var e,t,r,s=-1!==navigator.appVersion.indexOf("MSIE 10"),a=!!navigator.userAgent.match(/Trident.*rv:11\./),i=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),n=0;n<i.length;n++){if(!(r=(t=i[n]).getAttribute("data-secret")))r=Math.random().toString(36).substr(2,10),t.src+="#?secret="+r,t.setAttribute("data-secret",r);if(s||a)(e=t.cloneNode(!0)).removeAttribute("security"),t.parentNode.replaceChild(e,t);t.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:r},"*")}}}}(window,document); </script> By Brian Nyberg Why do you need a building permit? Building permits are mainly about safety. By enforcing construction standards, they give you the best chance to avoid fire, structural failure, or something as simple as a child getting his head caught between stair posts. • The first reason to obtain a building permit is that it’s illegal not to, but there are plenty of positive reasons for the permit process as well. • A building permit requires that a contractor use sound and safe methods and materials. Inspections assure you that they do so. • If you do a project yourself, you’re not likely to know the code and ordinances for your project. If you don’t apply for a permit and your project is in violation, you may be required to make the project compliant. • Building done without a permit can mean that your insurance company may not honor your policy for damage or injury. • Work done without a permit may hinder the sale of your home due to Property Disclosure requirements at the time of sale. • You get peace of mind knowing the job is being done properly and compliant with city codes. Permit fees start as low as $15, a small price to pay for peace of mind. There is no cost to call our office to determine if you even need a permit.