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  3. Can a homeowner prepare the drawings, obtain a building permit, & construct my own house or addition, without consulting an architect/engineer/contractor?
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  3. Can a homeowner prepare the drawings, obtain a building permit, & construct my own house or addition, without consulting an architect/engineer/contractor?

Yes, if the house is one story and will be built from plans based on the Department standard "Wood Frame Prescriptive Provisions One Story Residential Construction Only."

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Can a homeowner prepare the drawings, obtain a building permit, & construct my own house or addition, without consulting an architect/engineer/contractor?
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