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Correct. The basic rule of thumb is that if it's not cosmetic (carpet, tiling, kitchen cabinets..), then you probably need a permit.


Even demolition can require a permit.


To ensure proper precautions regarding lead paint and asbestos, which can easily get airborne and impact neighbors.


If your house was built in the '90s you still have to get a demo permit and have neither of those isues to deal with.


So you advocate more detailed/nuanced regulations, to cover these corner cases? Or wholesale removal of regulations, since they lack nuance?




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