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Does My Home Improvement Need a Permit?

Santa Cruz Architect

But it’s important to consider an additional, and equally critical consideration: whether your project will need a building permit, and if so, how to go about obtaining it. Why Do I Need a Building Permit at All? Do All Types of Projects Require a Building Permit? Not all construction requires a building permit.

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New York City has a lot of construction scaffolding

Brandon Donnelly

More specifically, it has this many: This, according to a NYC government website , equals 8,660 active shed permits covering 1,959,444 linear feet. And on average, these construction sheds are erected for 493 days. Something about if you keep your hoarding up after construction completion, you can avoid immediate reassessment.

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Are mass-timber buildings a fire safety risk?

Deezen

Architects enthusiastic about mass timber must improve their understanding of fire safety or risk disaster, experts tell Dezeen as part of the Timber Revolution series. No consensus has been reached across different building code jurisdictions about the safety limitations of building with wood, and the rules vary wildly between countries.

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Home, Floor, and Basement Construction: A Comprehensive Guide

The Architecture Designs

This comprehensive guide explores the intricate process of home, floor, and basement construction, offering insights, tips, and recommendations to help you navigate this complex journey successfully. Foundation Construction : The foundation is the backbone of any home, providing support and stability.

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WXY and Situ lead design of New York outdoor dining prototypes

Deezen

Local studios WXY Architecture and Situ have collaborated with government agencies to create standardised formats for outdoor dining pavilions in New York City to improve health and safety along with new guidelines. She also noted that she hopes the design team will be able to provide technical assistance to construct revamped pavilions.

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Appendix Q of the CRC – The Tiny House Code

Santa Cruz Architect

This relaxation of some standards raises concerns about safety and livability, prompting a crucial debate: does streamlined code equate to compromised quality? Reduced material usage translates to lower construction costs and environmental impact. Despite these challenges, tiny living also presents significant opportunities.

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10+ Things to Consider Before Renovating Home 

Architecture Ideas

Relevant Permissions According to Regulations Submit a written application for permits, if necessary to local authorities in your area before commencing the renovation work. Permits are imperative to ensure work is accomplished appropriately to designated standards without posing a threat or harm to you and your neighbors.