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Certificate of Occupancy – July 29, 2025

Well it finally happened! Yes, we finally got the Certificate of Occupancy! We can move in! It’s not over, not even close. The big hurdle is behind us! There are big things yet to accomplish. There is still the punch list of items that need to be completed, fixed or changed. Some doors do not seem to be plumb, locks need adjusting, shower handle is reversed for hot and cold, some electrical outlets seem to work only when they want…

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Getting Official! – June 4, 2025

The next step is official acceptance of the work. We need to get an Elevation Certificate. This entails a surveyor to certify that the house is at +8.00 feet above sea level. This elevation allow us to supposedly buy flood insurance at a lower price. That is why I raised the lot elevation to allow for an elevation of +8.00 feet. The other part is to make sure the house is not taller than the legal limitation of 40 feet…

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