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1. When is a building permit required?
2. When I obtain my permit, how long do I have to start the work?
3. Where should the inspection card be kept?
4. Can I begin construction once I submit my application?
5. How long does it take to obtain a building permit?
6. Can I do the construction myself or do I have to be licensed?
7. What is a homeowner?
8. When I start construction, is the work inspected?
9. How much notice does the inspector need when I am ready for an inspection?
10. Does someone have to be home during the inspection?
11. Can I call for plumbing and electrical inspections?
12. Do I need to provide anything else to the inspector?
13. Can I do my own electrical and plumbing / gas work?
14. Is a plot plan required?
15. If I don't have a plot plan, where can I get one?
16. I have a mortgage plan that was given to me by the bank when I purchased my home. Can this be used as a plot plan?
17. Can I prepare my own plot plan, if I am certain where my property line is?
18. Do I need a permit for a swimming pool?
19. Are there setback requirements for a swimming pool?
20. How does Inspectional Services know if the structure was placed in the location proposed?
21. Is a fence required for a swimming pool?
22. What is an ordinary repair?