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{When remodeling or making an addition to your home you may be required to apply for a building permit.|Deciding to add an addition to your home there are permit requirements you may need in order to apply for a building permit.|}Once you've received the initial approvals and started the project there may be certain stages (depending on the project) that require inspection by your local building department. Find out from your building department how much time is normally required to schedule inspections and plan accordingly.
{|The required inspections may include, but are not limited to:|Inspection requirements will most likely include the following:|To pass permit submittal the following inspections will be done}

{Title 24 energy calcs report - This report is created by a Title 24 consultant after the initial plans are drawn and is usually the last thing needed before submitting for permit.|Title 24 Compliance Report - This report makes sure that the energy efficiency of the house meets the local code, the higher the pass rate the greater the efficiency and the cheaper the utility bill.|}
Footings - Footings are used to support the foundation walls.

{Slab Foundation - Before the concrete is poured an inspection is normally required to make sure footings and supports were dug properly. Any rough plumbing, etc. that will be embedded in the concrete is also inspected at this time.|Slab foundation is getting less and less common in California especially with energy conservation as a hot topic. A raised floor foundation with R-19 or R-22 insulation is desired as much energy escapes through the floor}

{|Rough Inspection - Before walls are insulated an inspection is performed to make sure that the framing, wiring, plumbing and duct work have been performed in accordance with required codes and your engineered plans.|Rough Inspection - Before insulation is done an inspector will come out to the building site to analyze such things as plumbing and electrical to make sure they are up to code. It is possible at this time they will request a Title 24 report to inspect window values and make sure they match the report or they will leave this to final inspection,}

{Insulation - Before insulation is covered up by drywall or other materials an inspection is normally required to make sure it meets R-values specified by code.|Insulation - To meet Title 24 energy calc requirements and state building code R-13 is minimum in the walls, R-19 is minimum in the roof although it is best to put R-30 or above for efficiency.|Insulation-CA building code states that the minimum R value requirement for wall insulation is R-13 for 2x4 framing although it is highly recommended to use 2x6 wall framing which will increase your insulation as high as R-21 which is one of the cheapest ways to increase efficiency in the home, this goes for the roof as well which R-19 is minimum but R-30 and above is recommended for most climates in CA||}

{Final Inspection - Once all the work is completed a final inspection is normally required to make sure that all aspects of the project are in full compliance.|Final Inspection - This is the finish line in getting your project through all the red tape in your city. It is added attention to make sure all building code and Title 24 energy code was met.}

{|If your project does require a permit, it's a good idea to meet with the local building inspector before the project starts. There are a couple of reasons this may be useful.|There are very few building projects in California that don't require a permit, and all home remodels will need a Title 24 Report energy calcs if any major work is being done.} First, to get the inspectors input before work starts so that you can find out if they have any special requirements not spelled out in the building code and title 24 energy code.

{The second reason is to build rapport and a level of trust. If you already have your plans ready, seek his/her input and advice.|2nd, your relationship with the building inspector is important and you dont want to get on their bad side or it can cause nightmares and severe delays. Even little things like a minor glitch in the energy calcs report can delay a project for a week or more} Be polite and courteous whenever you are dealing with inspectors and other staff members and avoid creating an adversarial environment. {Remember they hold the power to approve or disapprove your completed work so they have the ability to make your life miserable if you are being difficult.|It is crucial for you be pleasant with any building inspector or plan checker who is reviewing your project. They can make you or break you in getting the permit done quickly}

{Although it is sometimes difficult, it's best to be present when inspections are done so that you can address any problems with the inspector and understand exactly what they want done. |Not being present during inspections can cause great confusion in communication with the building inspector, always be there and have the contractor who did the work show up as well if possible}Otherwise you may end up guessing what they mean and waste everyone's time. Typically inspectors will show up randomly at times that fit into their schedule so try to be flexible.

{{By being cooperative and prepared|Be calm, cool, and collected} so that the inspector can make the best use of his/her time you can often save yourself time, added expenses and a lot of headaches.|While you don't need to be an expert when having a home remodel done it is best to work with Building and Design professionals that have good reputations and have a good working knowledge of Title24 Report as it is getting more and more strict each year. There are handful of great independent building consultants that will take your project from start to finish if the stress is too much to handle} {For more information or referral of architects or designers in your area visit Title24consultant.com|Finding an expert in your area is difficult but luckily a great resource for building and design referrals is Title 24 Consultant}