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I think most jurisdictions would agree that first time "offenders" get one freebie, especially if they follow the appropriate steps and stop work until things are approved. Mistakes happen, some people simply don't know the rules.

That contractor needs an ethics check. I guess it's easy to suggest something like that when it's not your home or your life you're risking. That gives me a huge ick feeling...if I ever came across that I would recommend the homeowner find another contractor.

I would think it would be exempt from a permit if it's under 200 sqft and not attached to the house...

Aren't homeowners typically overall responsible though?

Per the IRC it's 200 sqft as long as it's not attached to another structure. It's 120 for commercial structures. If you do not need a permit, other zoning rules may apply, for example setbacks and distances between structures on your property.

Welcome, from one permit tech in a small jurisdiction to another!

To add, the same language is in the 2021 International Building Code, Chapter 1, 105.3.1, 105.3.2, and 105.5.

The application itself is good for 180 days; there isn't a timeline other than "reasonable" per the code. See references below: Is that what you were asking? Btw, these were from the 2021 International Residential Code.

Yes, generally.

To your question, Eric: we would fine the contractor (I believe it's $500 for work done w/o a permit; they get one "freebie" so to speak, and would be fined for the second offense. For a homeowner who didn't know the rules, we'd show a little grace at first and point them in the direction they...

if you want to add that, that'd be cool! :)

the ICC cert and the WABO cert are separate. When I took the permit tech courses thru WABO last year, I had to take the ICC test separately and it was way different than I expected! I don't put a badge next to my signature, but there is one available that I've included here. :) You can add it to...

At my jurisdiction that is an over the counter plumbing permit - super straight forward, usually. But it's also not something a lot of people know to pull a permit for.

I am taking courses through WABO, I am in my last quarter of Building Inspector, so I am hoping to maybe take that certification this summer, before starting plans examiner in the fall. :)

Hello! My name is Emily, am a permit tech in the PNW, but I wear a lot of hats. My official title is a Community Development Specialist, so I am also in the land use world quite often; I manage permits and plans and coordinate routing them once their payments come in...I also serve as Clerk on...

I like the concept of "permit review lanes." So cool.

I love that design! In fact, it was inspiration for me when I was designing one of the pages for my jurisdiction; unfortunately, I had to go a different direction, but I still like it. :)

Hi! My name is Emily, I work for a small town in WA. I am an ICC Certified Permit Technician, though my official job title is "DCD Specialist". I wear many hats in my role. I am currently working toward being an ICC Certified Code Specialist, Residential Building Inspector, and Plans Examiner...