Municipalities have a legitimate interest in ensuring structures meet certain standards within their jurisdiction. This oversight extends not only to structural elements but also to fixed appliances.
To uphold these standards, counties and cities commonly require permits for various types of work.
Upholding standards
To uphold these standards, counties and cities commonly require permits for various types of work. The specific requirements for obtaining a permit vary depending on the regulations of the municipality.
In Orange County, permits are required not only for new building construction and room additions but also for structural modifications, non-structural changes, and certain property installations that are not directly part of the building structure.
Non-structural work
While it comes to no surprise that adding a bedroom or garage to a home would require a permit, doing interior renovations on kitchens, bathrooms, or anything that involves interior walls would also require a permit.
Even non-structural modifications, such as work on electrical, plumbing, or HVAC systems, typically require a permit. For instance, replacing an air conditioning unit, furnace, water heater, or installing a solar panel system necessitates obtaining the appropriate permit from the county.
Exterior installations
Additionally, permits are required for other significant installations, regardless of whether they are directly attached to the building. These include constructing a retaining wall, building a deck or patio, or installing a pool or spa.
Contact Los Angeles Real Estate Attorneys today at LosAngelesRealEstateAttorneys.com/contact or call (800) 233-8521 for a free phone consultation.