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It's required here, but I believe most folks ignore it. Actually, I don't know anyone who pulled a permit for their alarm system other than businesses and offices. Until there's a consequence, I doubt homeowners will rush to apply.

You usually wouldn't need a permit to destroy the plants, unless you're going to burn it out and your area is under a burn ban, or like Aquafire said, you're planning to use a toxic herbicide that falls under your areas permitting requirements. You'd need permission to enter the property, though.

Burglary alarms and other monitoring systems used to be the purview of businesses, but today you can find them in most modern homes as well. All those additional systems on the network, means there's more false alarms as well. It's starting to cause an issue for emergency services in some...

I understand your concern, but we've gotten so bogged down with rules and regulations that they're often too prohibitively expensive and complicated to follow. It just leads to a bunch of lawsuits.

I found a decent resource that lays out the requirements for an interpretation and how to go about requesting one here. Maybe you could use some the language to draft your own form.

I think this is where I stand, too. I'd take the gamble if the developer, builder, or other professional remained liable for the outcome, but no way would I risk it when liability rests on the homeowner's shoulders. Just imagine how much it would cost to start all over because of a tiny error...

Where I live, it's fairly easy to get a Large Group Food Distribution Permit, but the kicker is that you have to renew the permit each time you use it. For some charities, that means renewing it every day. Needless to say, it's unsustainable. To me, it looks like every large to mid-sized...

I'm with Nomad on this one. I'd start by contacting the landlord, especially if it's a professionally run outfit. The landlord won't be happy with that going on. The truck adds pollution to the area and makes the common space look junky, which won't look good to potential renters. Let the...

@Eric, that looks like a nice piece of equipment, and I'm sure it's handy, but it's way out of my price range. I can see why your dad made the leap, since it has great reviews. I ended up calling, and it wasn't as big a hassle as I originally thought it would be. My yard was marked the next...

The best case scenario in that situation is that he'll receive a fine. The worst case scenario will likely mean he's hit with a lawsuit. What foolish advice. I know the Redditor is dealing with a difficult yard, but he could probably make it work by clearing one of his hills and using...

Statistics show that many of us are just two missed paychecks away from homelessness ourselves. I see it as a result of poverty rather than choice. I'm not sure how to fix the situation, though. Remember when tiny homes were thought to be a key towards ending homelessness? Well, it turns out...

Has that actually worked, Jake? I've thought about displaying one of those signs, but I figured they'd just ignore it. Maybe I've been too hasty to give up on a simple solution before giving it a try. Will this new rule affect those who go door-to-door evangelizing? I sure hope so.

It's silly. You aren't trusted to buy or consumer alcohol, but here's a gun you can carry around. It doesn't make sense. I'm beginning to think that some politicians are pushing these laws for shock value, or maybe to appeal to the extremists that make up their base.

Unless you're seeking a federal permit, I believe they're mostly state specific. I have noticed, however, that a few states use the same template. I'd say that probably comes down to their website software.

I've known about the 811 system for years, thanks to their savvy messaging. However, I thought their slogan — Call Before You Dig — related to heavy construction work with excavation machines and other earth moving equipment. Well, I just learned today that it also applies to simple gardening...