Beyond the Permit: Mastering Your Renovation’s ‘Start of Work’ Declaration
You’ve finally navigated the lengthy design discussions and drawing reviews, and you’re holding that coveted ‘Interior Renovation Construction Permit’ stamped by the city. Excitement builds as you inform your crew to start demolition tomorrow, envisioning your dream home coming to life. But the next morning, instead of a report from your foreman, you receive an irate call from the building manager: ‘You haven’t registered your start of work, nor have you implemented protective measures. Your workers are blocked at the lobby and cannot proceed upstairs!’Now, picture a seasoned homeowner. On the very day they received their permit, they headed to the homeowners’ association office with documents and a security deposit. They confirmed the community’s construction guidelines, scheduled elevator protection, and…