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Our proposals adhere to generally acknowledged coding requirements. However, it is fairly common for state, county, and local governments to implement additional regulations for home construction in your area. So how can you determine what requirements your municipality has? Consultation with your builder is usually advised, but a Google search is also an excellent starting point!

Google Search: {CITY, COUNTY, STATE + “SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMIT CHECKLIST”}

CITY, COUNTY, and STATE + “SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMIT CHECKLIST”

FOR EXAMPLE MIAMI MIAMI-DADE FLORIDA SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMIT CHECKLIST IS AN EXAMPLE OF A SEARCH FOR MIAMI, FLORIDA

COMMON CODE REQUIREMENTS

Professional Stamp

If you are required to obtain a professional stamp on your house designs, you must bring them to a certified local engineer or architect, who will use the CAD file to make their engineering notes and add relevant details.

Foundation Soil Analysis

Depending on where you choose to build your home, a local soil laboratory may need to collect soil samples in order to confirm your foundation plan. The results of the soil test may necessitate foundation plan revisions.

Site Plan

Also, you might need your home builder or a surveyor to make a site plan that shows where the house will be built on the land.

Sewerage Tank

You may also need help deciding where to put the septic tank and how to make it.

Framing Plan

Take your house plan to a local building supply store or engineer if your county requires frame drawings. They may develop framing plans that meet city, county, and state requirements. Examples include beam sizes and positions.

Mechanical plan

These diagrams show where the heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment and ductwork are.

Plumbing Plan

These drawings show the exact location of plumbing and include pipe sizes.

After examining your city’s, county’s, and state’s standards, contact a local architect or engineer to discuss the necessary alterations and improvements to expedite the construction of your home. Once all standards have been met, you can safely begin the process of constructing your ideal home from the ground up.

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