During the process of designing your home, you’ll hear all about the permits you’ll need to get your home or commercial property completed. A building permit is an essential part of any construction project. Maui requires building permits for most of the building and remodeling projects done on the Valley Isle. An approved permit ensures the worker’s safety and compliance with codes for building, construction, and zoning. These building codes establish what projects need—or don’t need—a building permit. The general rule is that a project alters the structure of a home or other building and possibly leads to unsafe working conditions. Ultimately, the building codes and permits ensure that your home or other project is safe for occupancy when you move in, and in the years to … [Read more...] about What Is A Building Permit?