That is actually a misnomer,being that it is a half truth at best.

In reality practice makes perfect only when you practice aright.

As this site is geared towards home improvements and the like , I thought that the following might be of some value in the long run.

1. One known fact is that INSURANCE COMPANIES ARE IN THE BUSINESS TO COLLECT…..NOT PAY .

2. Another, is in the fact that a great many have an aversion to drag a building permit when doing a project, in the thinking that their taxes will be effected, contingent of course on the extent and or scope.

3. All jobs do not require a new permit, but more do than not.

4. Example : If one plans to replace a window or door with a unit of the same, or lesser, size there is no need to drag a permit because no structural changes are demanded, whereas adding a larger unit involves the replacing of headers, and so on.
A set of exterior stairs leading to upper floors may or may not require a break, dependant on the total height required, but may even be condemned if codes are not followed . { big costs if so ].
An owner may suffer loss ,[ not being paid for fire damages ], if when building a new work shop in a garage he failed to install fire coded sheet rock on the wall adjoining the home. [ attached garage applications ]. As would be the case if fire starting in the shop also damaged the home.
The same applies for hurricane clips etc. in wind prone areas.
One of the first questions that an owner will be asked by his broker is, ” do you have a valid building permit for the job.
Solution, protect yourself. Code books when needed cost about $48.00 on average.
If you do not care to go this route at least find someone with building savvy , the peace of mind alone is worth it.

I am not an inspector, but have been in the building, remodeling, and refurbishing business since 1962, and have witnessed some horror shows, the results of trying to do work ” on the cheap”.

Just food for thought, with the hopes that some will find the advantage of ” practing aright ”.

Norm.