BUILDING A UDC HOME Q.Who may do the work?
• Anyone may design the home, other than for 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 Contractor 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. • Municipalities may have additional licensing requirements as well as bonding or insurance requirements. In any case, we suggest that you: • Check your contractors for proper liability and worker’s compensation insurance to minimize your l
