Does the City require an inspection of an existing building before doing work to it?

Whether or not you want to have an inspection is up to you. There may be consequences for not having a professional inspection before occupying the building or doing work. If during the construction process we notice anything such as soft floors, holes in walls, loose or falling bricks, spalling concrete, etc., we would require an inspection by a professional engineer to either show that the structure is sound as is, or provide a report of items you must fix before you can continue with your build out. Should the City find that the building meets the definition of an unsafe structure, you must stop work immediately and may even require vacating the structure until an inspection is done to prove it is sound and not putting anyone in danger.

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1. What is the purpose of zoning?
2. What can I do if I receive a nuisance violation notice?
3. When do I need a building permit?
4. What type of work requires drawings?
5. What projects require an engineer or architects stamp on the drawings?
6. What is the difference between an architect and an engineer?
7. How does the City do inspections of permitted work?
8. What type of inspections are required?
9. If I wanted an inspection of a building before purchasing it, who would I contact to have that done?
10. Does the City require an inspection of an existing building before doing work to it?