There are many different questions that you may have if you are in the construction business. Whether you are the business owner or simply working at someone else’s business, there are a few things that you are expected to know. Not knowing certain bits of information is not a legal defense to breaking the law. Here a few of the questions that a lawyer that represents construction accident victims are asked the most.
#1. What permits do I need?
There are many permits you need, the first and most obvious being a building permit. If your client is running construction, they may need a separate permit to perform any construction project in that particular area. Also be sure to make them aware of any land or zoning restrictions on or near the land they plan to build on. Violating those can have serious legal consequences.
#2. Do I need a licensed contractor for my project?
Licensing rules are flexible, to say the least, often varying from state to state or even city to city. In many cities, however, Lisle Construction Lawyer work done by people without a license, or someone with a license to vouch for them, will understandably look suspicious. It also may result in you losing the chance at a certificate of occupancy, which allows people to use and operate inside a newly constructed building.
#3. What separates building and home inspections?
The job of a building inspector is to inspect and evaluate the project of the building itself, often checking in on the construction crew several times throughout the building’s development, to make sure everything is up to code. The inspector, after passing the building one last time, awards the building with the certificate of occupancy, allowing people to live in and operate out of the building. Home inspectors don’t have the responsibility or the authority to determine whether a building is up to code. Rather, their job is to inspect already built houses to determine sales and things of that nature.
There are many more questions beyond this, but these are the most commonly asked questions. If you have an issue regarding a construction accident and need a good lawyer that specializes in construction accidents, call Keller Law Group, LLC today.
