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bdk
Citizen
Username: Bdk23
Post Number: 11
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - 10:14 pm: | 
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i have a couple questions:
what is the process for getting a permit?
how long will it take to get the permits?
who do i contact to get a permit?
i have work scheduled to be done in about 4-5 days and am wondering if i have time or if i need to reschedule. thanks in advance |
greenetree
Supporter
Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 6313
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 - 10:20 pm: |
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What kind of work? Depending, you need all kinds of documentation. Layouts, elevations, engineering plans, etc. My contractors always get their permits. If your contractor is not familiar with Maplewood regs, it could be a problem. You may end up having to redo work or have it come to a grinding halt if setbacks, code, etc. are not followed. |
bdk
Citizen
Username: Bdk23
Post Number: 12
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, December 15, 2005 - 7:35 am: |
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we are redoing the kitchen. new cabinets a little electrical work and moving the appliances around so some plumbing work too. where do i go to get the permits / who should i call? thanks for the help... |
greenetree
Supporter
Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 6316
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, December 15, 2005 - 8:05 am: |
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Call the Building Dept. - Bob Mittemeir's office. You will need the plans and the electical layout. You can get the paperwork from Town Hall, but your plumber and electrician will have to fill out their portions. |
bdk
Citizen
Username: Bdk23
Post Number: 13
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, December 15, 2005 - 11:46 am: |
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can i start the work first or do i need the permits before i ask the plumber/electrician to start their work? |
greenetree
Supporter
Username: Greenetree
Post Number: 6321
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, December 15, 2005 - 12:16 pm: |
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Permits first. Reputable plumbers/electricians won't start without them. It's not worth it to them to put their license at risk. |
george H
Citizen
Username: Georgieboy
Post Number: 70
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Friday, December 16, 2005 - 11:58 am: |
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As of Jan.1st,all persons involved with any aspect of home improvement need to be licensed by the state.This includes carpentry,painting,masonary,paving,pools,etc.Without the license,permits will not be issued.This is supposed to give the state some regulatory power and also weed out the fly by nights that operate without the proper insurances.Plumbers and electricians are exempt as they are already required to have a state license.Fair warning to all you homeowners planning on any projects. |
yabbadabbadoo
Citizen
Username: Yabbadabbadoo
Post Number: 279
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Friday, December 16, 2005 - 6:40 pm: |
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If your contractor is worth his/her salt, he/she should be taking care of the permits. As a matter of fact if (s)he may want to schedule inspections before the work actually begins. That's a good way to ensure that they finish what they start in a reasonable period of time
FF |
george H
Citizen
Username: Georgieboy
Post Number: 71
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Friday, December 16, 2005 - 9:13 pm: |
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Its never practical to schedule inspections before work starts as there are too many variables at play not to mention murphys law.There is also a sequence that needs to be followed, ie:framing first,then rough elec.& plumbing and fire[if required],followed by an insulation inspection.Some towns won't let you schedule elec. and plumbing until after you passed framing. |
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