Entrepreneur of the week - post 2 Hello everyone, I want to talk today about Code Enforcement. during…
Entrepreneur of the Week - Post 2
Hello everyone,
I want to talk about Code Enforcement today.
During the renovation of two properties at the same time I received from the municipality of Code Enforcement, I did not understand what it is, and in conversation with the contractor and agent it was found out that the renovation process can be delayed by six months until all permits are obtained.
What is meant by building codes - Most US municipalities have adopted a set of building codes that set standards for building or renovating properties aimed at ensuring the health, safety and overall well-being of their occupants.
Building codes range from security requirements to the fact that the floor can carry an adequate load up to the distance that the toilet should be away from the wall.
The most meticulous attention is given to new homes for construction and renovation (flipping).
As with any government institution, a staff shortage prevents any property and property in the US and therefore the municipalities carry out sample checks, in my case, two assets that have not been connected to the electricity grid for over five years and had no record, so I received Code Enforcement.
There are cases where the municipality sees that the renovation is underway and that the property is being inspected.
The last thing you want is to fall for a Code Enforcement check, during the check, the inspectors want to make sure all the wiring in the property was done to the standards, that the plumbing was built to the standard, and when you're done renovating or after you've finished painting the walls, the inspectors will ask to open walls and make sure all is done , Not a situation you are in.
Luckily / glad both houses were in the framing process so I wasn't hurt by the oversight.
So what to do to avoid Code Enforcement?
A. Prepare neat renovation plans that meet the standards and standards.
B. Submit the renovation plans to the municipality before the renovation begins.
third. Work with licensed contractors who can sign the renovation plans or a licensed contractor will sign the work of the contractors you work with.
D. At each end of the renovation process, summon the city inspectors to enrich the actual work (currently taking the inspectors' order until the audit).
Another thing, if you are caught on code enforcement, everything that appears under your LLC in the future will invite an audit, one of the solutions is to open a new LLC and all activity from that point on will move to the new LLC.
It is really important to understand everything that is required of the municipality in construction and renovations! I did not understand exactly what you are explaining here. Each board in the United States has its own regulations. Electrical standards, insulation, plumbing... differ from place to place and the construction and permitting process is very different for each municipality. But at least in the Philadelphia area, where I worked the most and in front of several councils in the suburbs (in Pennsylvania) I worked in at least 6 different councils and of course they all perform tests for electricity and new plumbing! It is neither random nor partial - you are making new electricity, so you must have a permit and an inspection. One council even had an inspection for screws in the new drywall we built. Those who do not know or check what is required regarding permits and inspections before the project can get into serious problems. In the LEHIGH Valley, for example, I could not bring my plumber from Philadelphia just because he is not specifically registered there in the area and in Philly a contractor must have a license not only in Pennsylvania but also in the city itself - this is not something you know without knowing the specific market very well.
where do you work? In what area in the US
Good policy, and good post.
I wish it was in Israel
It is important