• Anyone can design the home, other than homes in a floodplain.
• The construction and erosion control permits must be taken out by a state-certified contractor or by the owner who occupies the home currently or after completion. Note that State UDC Contactor certification checks for general liability insurance only - it does not test the technical competency of the builder.
• The plumbing work must be supervised by a master plumber and installed by licensed plumbers. (Only after the dwelling is occupied may an owner install additional plumbing beyond the pre-requisite kitchen sink and full bathroom, unless prohibited by municipal ordinance.)
• All heating contractors must be state-registered. Owners working on their own property are exempted.
• Municipalties may have additional licensing requirements as well as bonding insurance requirements.

         We suggest you:

• Check your contractors for proper liability and worker's compensation insurance to minimize your liability for injuies and damages to, or caused by, contractors.
• Check past customer references.
• Have a written contract.
• Obtain lein waivers from your subcontractors, so you are not financially responscble if your general contactor fails to pay them.