Permit violations are not only a health and safety issue for the property owner, but can also become a financial liability . When a contractor performs work that requires a permit and doesn't have one, a local building department can issue a " Stop Work" notice and assess fines against the property owner. Contractors who violate the permit process may be held resposible for any fine issued to the property owner by the building department, as well as the cost of complying with code requirments.
Contractors who break these laws are subject to disciplinary action by CSLB. The contractor may be subject to civil penalties of up to $5,000 per citation and / or suspension or revocation of their license.
Property owners that do not pull permits can void their homeowners insurance if an accident occurs with the equipment installed that needed a permit pulled.
Contractors who break these laws are subject to disciplinary action by CSLB. The contractor may be subject to civil penalties of up to $5,000 per citation and / or suspension or revocation of their license.
Property owners that do not pull permits can void their homeowners insurance if an accident occurs with the equipment installed that needed a permit pulled.
