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I had a client in Denver insist I could set his 8-foot cedar posts in just 12 inches of concrete.
He said 'it'll be fine, my uncle did it that way for years,' right as I was unloading the bags. Has anyone else had to argue basic code with a homeowner?
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rubyk8617d ago
Oh man, the "my uncle did it" line... that's a classic. Had a guy once try to tell me he didn't need a permit for a whole new deck because it was "just a repair.
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grace_allen17d ago
Permits are just a cash grab by the city anyway. If the work is safe and done right, who cares about the paperwork? People should be able to fix their own property without jumping through hoops.
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thomas.parker13d ago
Totally get where you're coming from @grace_allen, calling it a cash grab. But skipping permits can really bite you later. If something goes wrong, your insurance might not pay a dime. I've seen people try to sell their house and the whole deal falls apart because of unpermitted work. The city makes you rip it all out and start over, which costs way more than the permit fee. It's not about the paperwork, it's about proving the work is actually safe for everyone.
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