Single or Two-Family Residence

Building Permits

View details regarding the permits required for residential projects, and the fees associated with them.

Building Setbacks

View the minimum building setbacks required for construction. All minimum setbacks are measured from the property line to the nearest drip edge of the building.

Contractor Responsibilities

View a list of contractor responsibilities pertaining to residential construction projects.

Inspections

Learn more about building inspections and certificates of occupancy.

Duplexes

View a few of the requirements necessary to meet when construction a two-family residence.

Electrical Requirements

All electrical work will to conform to the 2011 National Electric Code. View a number of other considerations to take into account when doing electrical work.

Mechanical Considerations

View a list of mechanical requirements to consider when doing construction work within a home.

Plumbing Considerations

View a list of plumbing requirements to consider when doing construction work within a home.

Smoke Detectors

When working on your residential construction project, take into consideration these often-overlooked smoke detector requirements.

Zero Lot Line Dwellings

Zero lot line dwellings, also known as townhouses and patio homes, have yards that are part of the real estate and are owned by the dwelling owner.

Adopted Building Codes