Home Systems
Do You Need a Permit to Install a Backwater Valve?
If you have ever come downstairs after a heavy storm and found dirty water around the floor drain, you already know what a sewer backup is. When the …
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Outdoor & Yard
Got a Sidewalk Repair Notice? Permits, Deadlines and Costs
Short answer: in many U.S. cities the owner next to the sidewalk must repair it, with a permit from the street or transportation department, by a sho…
Remodels & Additions
Do You Need a Permit to Repair Fire Damage at Home?
The fire trucks leave, the smell stays, and within a day or two the phone starts ringing: the insurance adjuster, a restoration company, a contractor…
Remodels & Additions
Do You Need a Permit for a Storm Shelter or Safe Room?
Short answer: yes, plan on a building permit. FEMA says the 2021 IRC does not exempt storm shelters or safe rooms from permits, and cities like Oklah…
Permit Basics
Do You Need a Permit for a Dumpster? Street vs Driveway
Short answer: a dumpster in the street, sidewalk, or alley usually needs a permit from public works or transportation. One on your own driveway often…