We just closed...I'm confused by the online permit application...
We are DIYers. I want to order container to start pulling off paneling and throwing out old drywall and insulation...do we need our building permit for that?
We are DIYers. I want to order container to start pulling off paneling and throwing out old drywall and insulation...do we need our building permit for that?
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Hey there,
Sometimes you need a permit for demolition when in doubt you can call BSEED. If you are getting a dumpster you would need a permit.
This guide can also be helpful:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/brickbeam/attachments/file_attachments/000/000/054/original/Do_I_need_a_permit__BBD___BSEED_Oct2017.pdf?1508291198
Not that you asked, but depending on the age of the house and what materials you're working with, you want to be sure you've got the right masks/ etc. for demo work.
Older plaster can have harmful substances in it like asbestos, and newer drywall can have fiberglass, plus it's usually all covered in lead paint.
EPA offers some helpful guidelines to help DIYers work safely here:
https://www.epa.gov/lead/renovation-repair-and-painting-program-do-it-yourselfers