We’re starting to get the message out there that permits are needed for any new construction, even in “the country,” as some folks call the unincorporated areas. But our staff have noticed some confusion or mis-information about placing pre-built structures, including the (false) belief that…

One of the challenges our building inspectors face is that some folks confuse our building inspectors with home inspectors. What's the difference? A home inspector is usually involved at the onset of a real estate transaction. They are usually hired by a potential purchaser to…