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A project can meet the Building Code and still be too close to the lot line, inside a regulated flood area, or missing another approval. Check the property constraints before finalising the design.
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A municipal building permit does not cover electrical work. Here is who files with ESA, what stays visible, and which final document belongs in your house file.
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Check the gas contractor, appliance approval, and installation records. Plan ventilation and clearances before the cabinets are built.
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Deck post, fence post, tree, trench: if soil is moving, request the locate first. The flags are free. Wait for every response before starting.
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Plastic at the doorway is one material, not a dust plan. Good containment starts before demolition and ends only after controlled cleanup.
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