Core terms

Permit

Core terms · definition

Official jurisdiction authorization to perform regulated work, triggering required inspections. Unpermitted remodels can force teardown, block sale, and void insurance — always confirm permits are pulled.

Source: InterNACHI — Inspection Glossary: Building Permit

Where this comes up

  • Inspection

    A code official's review of work at defined stages (rough-in, framing, final) to verify compliance before the next phase can proceed. Fai…

  • Plumber

    A licensed tradesperson who installs and repairs water supply, drain-waste-vent, and gas piping to code. Relocating fixtures or running n…

  • Partition

    A non-load-bearing interior wall that divides space but carries no structural load above it. Generally simpler and cheaper to move than a…

  • Plywood

    An engineered panel of thin wood veneers glued in cross-grain layers for strength and stability. Preferred over OSB for cabinet boxes and…

  • OSHA

    The Occupational Safety and Health Administration — the federal agency setting and enforcing job-site safety standards. A contractor's sa…

  • Primer

    A preparatory coating that seals the surface and helps the finish coat adhere and cover evenly. Skipping primer over new drywall or stain…

  • OSB

    Oriented strand board — an engineered panel of compressed wood strands and resin, commonly used for sheathing and subfloor. Cheaper than…

  • Project Manager (PM)

    The person who plans, coordinates, and oversees the project day to day — schedule, budget, subs, and communication with the owner. On sma…

Where this term fits in a remodel

The pillar guides set terms like this one in context — what the work involves, what drives its cost, and where it sits in the sequence of a project. Pricing a specific house takes a defined scope and an on-site assessment.

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