ACE Class Report #78: Building Permit 2.
Begin: 9/7/2024
Finish: 10/12/2024
Title: Building Permit 2.
Instructor: Rodrigo Santos.
Why I choose to take this class:
Learn about the building permit process and hoe to develop land for residential and commercial properties.
What I learned from this class:
Building Permit: Is a license authorizing the construction of a building with the boundaries of an incorporated community. Sometimes building permits are needed for structures with a certain distance outside these boundaries. The main purpose of a building permit is to allow city officials to decide whether proposed structure meets community standards. The official wants to make sure that the structure is of a type authorized by the building code. They also want to determine whether it violates any zoning laws or infringes on any deeds or ordinance restrictions. The officials decide whether the construction meets safety standards and other requirements. They can inspect the property during and after construction to make sure the building have not violated the permit. Zoning divides a community into districts it regulates, the height and size of the buildings and balance between the size of each lot and the size of the building on it. Zoning also attempts to keep the same types of building uses grouped together. All commercial buildings are normally grouped together.
If the application conforms to all requirements, a building permit will be issued upon payment of a fee. The permit do not compel the property owner to erect the building, or complete its construction. It only gives the owner legal permission to do so within a given period of time, usually a year. But if the structure does not conform to all the requirements, the property owner may be required to complete it or remove it.
A building code is a group of ordinances that establish regulation for the construction, remodeling, repairing and maintenance of a structure. Building codes usually apply only within the boundaries of a community that enacts the code.
Minor changes or repairs to the structure might not need an engineered or structure drawings. Most residential properties have minimum set backs. Bedrooms needs to have windows for lighting and safety exit in case of fire. Cities in the Bay area and California encourages building of additional dwelling units (ADU), work loft to create more housing units. New building or residence will need soil reports and engineered drawings. Unauthorized addition can be made legal by securing a permit and showing that the work was done conforming to the building codes.
How will this class contribute to my success upon release:
This class exposed me to various scenarios and types of buildings and how to deal with cities to secure permits. It also allow me to look at my property to subdivide and develop them for sale or rental. It opens up the possibilities with my property. This is a way to help substantiate my retirement income upon release.
