The process took 8 months and included a state- required plumbing examination that all passed on the first try. Since the change, homeowners with a remodeling project have not been disappointed. As many as four inspections take place at one time now, making it much easier on both the homeowner and the city. Only one thing has stayed the same. Who takes out the building permit is important.
Homeowners often are so anxious for a remodeling project to begin that they get the permit.
The city, however, requires that a licensed contractor work on residential building projects. If the homeowner is also a licensed contractor, the homeowner is responsible for the permit inspection requirement. Even with the best intentions of making the inspection process easier for residential remodeling, there may be busy line when calling for an inspector. The city designed an automated telephone system that can be used for calling in inspection requests. There is even a way to request multiple inspections.