Interesting Canopy

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by SkunkBoat

NJ just passed a bill reducing permitting requirements for things the are actually "repairs and/or maintenance" such as roofing, siding, drywall, plumbing fixtures, etc. I just read that in the paper 2 days ago. A lot of towns are pissed.

That being said, there were a lot of idiots doing shoddy and dangerous work that caused the permit/inspection routine to become necessary...then it went to far...

Interesting Skunk. Good to know. Thanks for the info!!.

I agree that there are idiots that should never be allowed near a hammer or screwdriver... much less an outlet or a pipe. I actually have no problem with electrical and plumbing inspections, and some regulations, like the spacing between balusters (slats) on a banister are actually good safety rules But the size of a kids swing set or a shed for example, or it's placement on your property should be your business, not anyone else's and should not require a permit, nor should a deck below a certain height, etc. As long as it's not a safety issue a permit should never be required.

[scook]

Exactly right!

[inaforty]

Permits for new construction is understandable.
Permits for sheet rock, door replacements, decks, etc is a bunch of BS that try to make you hire licensed contractors.

Now that's just my opinion.
Way to many BS laws.

Back to the custom canopy. He could have installed a standard bimini top for less $$$ doesn't make sense unless you were going to use it as a sundeck.