Building Codes, Permits and Home Inspection
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Building codes, permits and home inspection. Most U.S. towns use the ICC codes (the IRC for houses), often with local changes, so your local building department is the final word: call before you build, add on or rewire. Check that your contractor is licensed with your state (NASCLA lists the agencies), and watch for contractors who ask you to pull the permit or want cash up front. For buying, hire an ASHI or InterNACHI home inspector who works for you, not the seller.
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Links last checked Oct 19, 2026.
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| Codes and permits (start here) | ||||||||
| codes.iccsafe.org - ICC free code viewer (may block automated checks) | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
| fema.gov - FEMA: why building codes matter | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
| iccsafe.org - International Code Council (IRC, IBC, IECC) | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
| iccsafe.org (adoption) - ICC: code adoption by state | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
| nfpa.org - NFPA 70: National Electrical Code | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
| Contractor licensing and scam warnings | ||||||||
| bbb.org - BBB Scam Tracker | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
| consumer.ftc.gov - FTC: how to avoid a home improvement scam | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
| ftc.gov - FTC (May 2026): fake local home repair listings | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
| nascla.org - NASCLA: state contractor licensing agencies | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
| usa.gov - USA.gov: state consumer protection offices | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
| Home inspectors | ||||||||
| bls.gov - BLS: what building inspectors do | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
| homeinspector.org - ASHI: find a home inspector | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
| nachi.org - InterNACHI: find a certified inspector | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
| nahb.org - NAHB: National Association of Home Builders | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
| Books and tools | ||||||||
| amazon.com - Amazon: International Residential Code books | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
| amazon.com (tester) - Amazon: GFCI outlet testers | whois | history | safety | search | AI Mode | Grok | Bing AI | |
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