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When do I have to hire an architect or engineer to design my project and prepare the plans?
Commercial or Multi-Family Buildings:
You are required to hire an architect or engineer according to the following State laws. Please call one of our building inspectors or plans examiners if you have any questions.
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Residential Single-Family Projects:
An architect or engineer is required only when special structural conditions apply, such as seismic bracing requirements and large window expanses, decks and patio covers over ten (10) feet in heights, special soils conditions and sloping sites, and other unusual structural elements like extensive cantilevers.
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