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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find more information about crumbling foundations?
Where can I find more information about residential swimming pool barrier guidelines?
Where should I keep my inspection record card?
When is a building permit required?
When I start construction, is the work inspected?
When I obtain my permit, how long do I have to start the work?
What is an ordinary repair?
What is a homeowner?
Is a plot plan required?
Is a fence required for a swimming pool?
If I don't have a plot plan, where can I get one?
I have a mortgage plan that was given to me by the bank when I purchased my home. Can this be used?
How much notice does the inspector need when I am ready for an inspection?
How long does it take to obtain a permit?
How does the Building Department know if the structure was placed in the location proposed?
Does someone have to be home during the inspection?
Do I need to provide anything else to the inspector?
Do I need a permit for a swimming pool?
Can my roof handle the snow on it?
Can I prepare my own plot plan, if I am certain where my property line is?
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