Building Codes 101 - For The Do-It-Yourselfer

[@UndercoverArchitect]

Thanks for the great points about the building code. I know it can be confusing for a lot of people!

[@emiliorodriguez61]

thank you, this video made it feel less overwhelming. one step at time!!!

[@UndercoverArchitect]

It really can be a lot. Best of luck for your project!

[@jcalambert10]

Handy information. Thanks for the insight!

[@adolphbracht2351]

Excellent information. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

[@Saxon360]

All right so then how do we go about getting everyone involved in the creation of these laws and enforcement of them fired or thrown in jail?

[@flightmedic7169]

. I’m in Arizona and doing an owner builder home. Currently we are in the review process of the plans and some revisions came up that I don’t have knowledge on and my plan guy is taking forever to get back to the county. We are on the 2012 building code and I’ve been wondering if I can hire someone else to work out this revisions or pay for advice if someone could look at what they’re asking for. Thanks

[@buildingcodetips]

Hello, If you are the one applying for the permit then it shouldn't be a problem to hire another designer or consultant. As long as the county gets what they need for revisions it shouldn't matter where it comes from. If it is something that is engineered it would take an engineer to make those revisions though. Otherwise you could probably redline/mark up your drawings or provide the information the county is looking for yourself and resubmit.

[@flightmedic7169]

@@buildingcodetips thank you so much for the information

[@calebclary7891]

I’m remodeling my moms house down to the studs but I’m doing all the work myself. Are there any consequences and if so What are the consequences for not pulling permits or building to up to date code ?

[@buildingcodetips]

Technically, you could be asked to open up the walls and verify insulation/framing/etc. and if its not up to current code then updates could be required. If an accident were to happen, insurance could deny the claim if it was found that work was completed without permit. I would suggest taking lots of pictures if you go down that road

[@calebclary7891]

@@buildingcodetips thanks for the reply!

[@KimberlyClark-zo7uz]

So if you are repairing a home, & there hasn’t been electricity to the home in over 5 years, an electrical permit is needed also…correct

[@buildingcodetips]

Typically Yes. Usually if power has been removed for that long the power company will require a safety inspection at a minimum to verify wires haven't been cut or other electrical components haven't been damaged before setting the meter.

[@whatsgoingon07]

Why can’t I build a home *in my own property* Isn’t this land of the free??

[@buildingcodetips]

Totally agree, Though if you go and sell that house some day and it falls down or hurts someone or even causes injury to you it wouldn't be good. In my opinion it a liability thing and protecting people.

[@whatsgoingon07]

@@buildingcodetips yes but that should only apply if I ever PLAN to sell the house

[@adamn1390]

imagine a fence that's not built to code. Wind storm comes and the fence built up to code does fine. Fence not built up to code breaks and turns into flying wooden shards that hit the neighbors house and causes damage. I agree in freedom but there is no such thing as something that "doesn't affect anyone else" another example. Faulty wiring causing a fire... leading to forest fire.