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Typically you can to it all yourself as an owner / builder. You'll want to check with your local building department to confirm. There may be insurance implications which you should look into with your home insurance company.

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Milana, great question! If you pull a permit under Owner-Builder and you are acting as the contractor you will personally pull the permit and you hire licensed sub contractors to perform portions of the construction, they would provide workers comp and take the liability under their license but if you hire unlicensed subs, which we do not recommend, you would be taking all liability by law financially and safety. It is the responsibility of the permit holder to hire, vet, and monitor the job site so if you want that liability it's a good way to be really in touch with your construction project. Hope that helps!

Brett, This depends on your climate zone of where the property is and no attic vents makes the attic included in the building envelope. There are specific insulation requirements for attics at rafters vs. ceiling in CA. So if you are in a colder climate vs. a warmer climate it will determine the R value of the insulation required for your attic. Consulting a Title 24 Engineer will help identify those requirements specifically for your condition with no attic vents.

exactly... I had to go google it..

Hi Sal! That depends on your local jurisdictions, usually sheds of that size do not because they are under a specific height, SF, or location. If you are putting any electrical in it that may trigger a permit but just electrical. Wish you luck!

Hi Ellen, what else can we try to explain for you? Send some questions!

Depending on the area you are living, there could be additional requirements based on the vicinity to public transit. For property owners that are adding an ADU to their property, the state laws don't require the parking but accessibility to the unit.

The calculations for energy compliance vary property to scope to code cycle. Is there a specific question we can answer?

You are in a very tough position. You can pull a permit under owner/builder or contractor like the video explains. The liability, workers comp, and bonds are on whoever the permit is pulled under for hiring licensed subs for the scope of work. If you are digging, grading, or changing drainage on a property in more cases than not, your jurisdiction would require you to pull a permit. This depends on a few factors: cubic yards disturbed, tree removal, if you are building anything new construction, and other factors. Contact your city or county jurisdiction to understand the requirements for permits of your scope of work in your area for your particular property because they do vary slightly between areas. Domum does this research in our feasibility study, our first step to make sure we are aware of the red tape we could face with the planning, zoning, or building requirements. We hope you find a resolution to your problem in a timely manor.

Rob, The calculations for energy compliance vary property to scope to code cycle. Is there a specific question we can answer?

Depending on the location in Southern California, Domum can provide the feasibility study and architectural services for your ADU. You can schedule your expert call with Domum at this link: shop.domum.design/schedule/ If you are looking for more local, going to BuildZoom, Houzz, Google, Yelp can help you find an architect in your local area. Wishing you the best of luck on whatever path you decide to go.

We appreciate your comment. Our process and costs have changed a bit since we've made this video. That first step would be booking an expert consultation call to gain more information, learn where you are at in the process, and decide if our processes/firm are right for you and your project. We hope you find the right firm for your ADU project.

You can go back to the building department and have the permit changed to contractor. You will need the worker's compensation certificate information, license and an application to change to contractor. The building department can help you with that application and if they require anything else. We are wishing you luck on your project!!!

Hi Kevin! If you could send us an email, we would be happy to send you the How to Hire an Architect resource and some other ones as well. hello@domum.design

That is possible with fire rated wall construction between the units and clear accessible paths to the JADU and ADU separate from the main residence.

Wait do you have a link ?

@@itsyevette836 Sorry no , I just typed that in there kind of as a window to the future . Buy a house just like buyying anything else , one call and DONE ! Or maybe it'll just be an app .

You cannot use an ADU as your primary dwelling, all new construction must either have a main residence on the property for an ADU to be built or you can convert existing square footage into an ADU/JADU like a garage.

By demolishing the wall between the ADU and main residence you are making it one unit. There is a fire wall separation needed between units and if you have a door between the units it needs to be a fire rated door.

If you are an employer in CA you are required to have workers comp. If the contractor does not have employees then, yes, they could have an exemption. www.cslb.ca.gov/contractors/maintain_license/workers_compensation.aspx

You can convert an existing garage to an ADU. We have done it with detached or attached garages in different jurisdictions. Go to our bio to contact us if you are still interested or needing an architect.

Depending on your local jurisdiction they will allow up to a specific SF, but you can attach or detach the ADU either way just keep in mind building codes if you close a window or overlap an exit door to a bedroom and other variables.

You can attached an ADU to your existing home, that bedroom still needs and egress window but if you turn it into another room like an office or laundry room it wouldn't need that.

In 2022 additional SB laws passed so additional options are available but local jurisdictions still have their own requirements to follow. You can have both ADU/JADU but further research in your local jurisdiction would need to be done in order to adequately know exact perimeters for your project. Contact us for a feasibility study to get you started on the right track.

Tiny Homes follow Appendix Q building code and some local jurisdictions do not recognize that code from the international building code. Talking to your local jurisdiction directly or contacting us to do a feasibility study for you will provide the best and right step forward.

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