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How can I find out if I can add a bedroom to my home without violating any rules/ordinances?
Building regulations are generally controlled by either
the municipality (city/town/township/village) if you live in one, or
the county
Start with the first. Most often there is a planning or zoni …
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Can I put an outlet inside of a wall?
No. Section 314.29 of the National Electrical Code (adopted in some form in most localities in the US) requires that all outlet boxes be accessible without removing any part of the building or structu …
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What can happen if someone doesn't get a building permit for a renovation?
This varies greatly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. It also depends on what kind of work and how much.
In many locations, minor electrical work, in-kind plumbing replacement, interior constructio …
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How to buy a land and build a cottage in the United States?
There are many different rules in various areas of the US, but here are some broad guidelines.
Build
Just because some piece of land is in a residential area, it doesn't mean you can build on it. Fi …