permits

[Marcin G.]

Lets say we are talking about cosmetic rehab ..new floors, paint (inside/out). Nothing related to plumbing, possibly new windows, paint the deck, new cabinets, counter tops etc. we need to open up kitchen, demo wall (which luckily is not load bearing). This requires moving electricity. Looks like we might need 2 permits …1 for demo (dumpster outside), 1 for electricity. If the deck is rotten and needs to be reworked we might need 1 for the deck as well …now …lets say my GC pulls those permits from the city and then once the work is done and we invite inspector the close the permits …the inspector goes on a wild tour around the house slapping us with every possible code violation. Step railing too low, no screens in windows, no GFCI, heater not up to code, ducts problem, joist should be reinforced …in other words a mass …

How would you prevent that situation from happening. Easy/dirty solution is …not to pull permits …well ..this one might backfire some day …I was thinking ..before I purchase the place .. I would invite local home inspector who knows LOCAL village codes end he would inspect the property plus inform me about code violations ...but since the property was built in 1950 ….there will be plenty of those.

How about inviting a local inspector, pulling current code violations on the property if they exist and having a conversation what is required to make the project happen …appreciate how would you handle such a scenario – thanks