Five Things You Need a Building Permit for in Caledonia
Make sure you get all necessary permits before you start those projects.
With cabin fever setting in, some residents may be thinking about building or remodeling projects. As you move through this process, we thought you might want to know what types of things you would need a building permit for in the Village of Caledonia. Getting a building permit before starting a project will save you time and money. If the project is not inspected, you might have to hire a contractor to rip out the project to have it inspected. “This is more costly in the long run, so you are better off taking out the permits and doing it the proper way,” said Kirk Buchaklian, the village building inspector. And If you don’t get a building permit? “The village can triple fine you,” Buchaklian said. “Most contractors know this, but people…
Jay Warner
10:06 pm on Sunday, February 13, 2011
I would expect the codes to change occasionally - in principle, they should get better. But 3X on one job? There has to be more to this story, and not from your viewpoint. A razing permit night need to exist to ensure that hazardous materials are cared for properly. There are a lot more not-nice things in a house than we think. plaster dust, for one.   more ›