In covina CA
2007-08-25 07:38:56 · 12 answers · asked by Dr. Thrash Finger 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Yes, especially after your neighbor turns you in to the town building department.
2007-08-25 07:46:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely, here in Canada any structure over 100Sq. Ft requires a building permit, but 1 quick call to the local township office should help 1st thing monday morning.
If you're like me, you'd just put it up without saying anything. As another poster mentioned, taxes go up if you get caught. And you probably won't. I've had properties for over 17 years without any assessments.
2007-08-25 07:51:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a hard question. Most people don't bother with permits. It can cause problems if someone complains. But it can also make your taxes go up if you do get a permit.
So you have to consider the odds that someone will complain, and the odds that your taxes will go up if you get the permit.
The worst that can possibly happen is a fine. There is no way you would go to jail for it.
2007-08-25 07:50:44 · answer #3 · answered by x4294967296 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know about CA but here IN you have to have a permit to build any structure. it differs by county and state. and if you get an assessment later or sell the property which process the title and they find you didn't get the permit, they can fine you or make you take down the building if it doesn't meet codes. in response to other poster, here you don't need a liscensed electrician or plumber as long as you do the job up to code and can pass the inspection. many times inspection isn't required for a non-attached building. your county building inspector can answer questions about what is code and not code.
2007-08-25 08:36:11 · answer #4 · answered by handygirl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
for a 16 x 17 shed if it is just going to be used for storage with out any power i would say no.also what type of floor base are you going to use. but if you want to play it say just call and ask.but if you are also going to add electrical. you will need a electrical permit and have your power come out to make sure you can there is a lot of work to de before you get stated
2007-08-25 09:14:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put that saw down.
That is a question best left to the townhall to answer. relying on word of mouth could end up having you to move that monster shed from one location to another because you failed building codes. Don't take for granted what others have said. Get it in writing from the towns building codes enforcerment unit.
2007-08-25 07:49:36 · answer #6 · answered by Tinman12 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Id say to be on the safe side- yes. You dont want to be halfway thru building it and the inspector comes round and says " Take it down or be fined".
I live in town and i definitly need one, the other loop they add is i have to have a health inspector make sure im not placing it over my septic system - im sure most peeps do it w/o a permit, but i wouldnt- cause i dont feel like paying fines.
2007-08-25 07:48:58 · answer #7 · answered by The Kidd 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
USA:
Yes, you do need a permit. And you have to have a licensed electrician do the wiring. It has to be done by code. Same with plumbing.
2007-08-25 08:20:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where I live yes,you have to check local building codes.
2007-08-25 10:43:09 · answer #9 · answered by petethen2 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
where i live if you are pouring concrete...(making it a permenant structure) you have to get a permit....you can get away with it if you build it up on poles......which is very easy because they consider it a removable structure
2007-08-25 08:36:39 · answer #10 · answered by johnny r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋