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Marmol Radziner talks reinstallation strategy for Aluminaire House in Palm Springs

Archinect

To make this a permanent installation, we had to work with the city to assess how to permit it. There was no way to comply with ADA accessibility and fire safety codes without redesigning the entire house." The house had sat dormant in a Long Island storage facility until its relocation was finally worked out in March of 2015. "We

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Mastering the Permit Process: Twelve Essential Tips for Homeowners

Santa Cruz Architect

In the ever-evolving world of architecture and construction, obtaining a building permit is a critical step in ensuring a project complies with local regulations, codes, and safety standards. These tips not only help avoid costly delays but also reduce the stress and uncertainty that often accompany the permit process.

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Are mass-timber buildings a fire safety risk?

Deezen

Architects enthusiastic about mass timber must improve their understanding of fire safety or risk disaster, experts tell Dezeen as part of the Timber Revolution series. No consensus has been reached across different building code jurisdictions about the safety limitations of building with wood, and the rules vary wildly between countries.

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Discretionary Permitting: What Homeowners Need to Know

Santa Cruz Architect

The discretionary permitting process is often used by local governments to ensure that proposed land uses are compatible with existing land uses, and that they do not pose an undue risk to public health, safety, or welfare. as to whether or not the permit should be granted. as to whether or not the permit should be granted.

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Does My Home Improvement Need a Permit?

Santa Cruz Architect

But it’s important to consider an additional, and equally critical consideration: whether your project will need a building permit, and if so, how to go about obtaining it. Why Do I Need a Building Permit at All? Do All Types of Projects Require a Building Permit? Not all construction requires a building permit.

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Ye strips Tadao Ando beach house in Malibu back to its structure

Deezen

The work began shortly after the purchase with the City of Malibu issuing the first of three stop-work orders in December 2021, as construction was happening without permits. Changes were made to the building without permits. It was put on the market in April this year for $39 million.

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California Senate Bill 1226: Addressing Unpermitted Construction of ADUs

Santa Cruz Architect

This shortage is partly due to unpermitted construction, where residential units have been built without the necessary permits and inspections. However, constructing an ADU requires obtaining permits and undergoing inspections to ensure structural safety, habitability, and compliance with building codes.