Important information for homeowners!

Important information from the City of San Jose Website for homeowners and business owners. The following link is what is allowable to do without a permit. Non permitted work could cause issues with selling a home or business, escrow problems, disclosure problems, homeowners’ insurance problems.

Work that is exempt from permits.
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/building/PDFHandouts/1-1PermitExemptions.pdf

Work that is done without permits
http://www.sanjoseca.gov/building/PDFHandouts/1-7WithoutPermits.pdf

When a contractor pulls a permit, the City checks their workers comp., business license and State license. An electrical inspector will check the work, you should receive a signed off permit to keep with your home. This system is the best way to know the work done on your home follows current code.

Know the risks involved with pulling your own permit.
http://www.cslb.ca.gov/Consumers/KnowRisksOfOwnerBuilder/

Guidelines regarding work that a general contractor can legally do.http://www.cslb.ca.gov/GeneralInformation/FAQs/BuildingOfficialInformationGuide.asp

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