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The INDEPENDENT, August 5, 2004 Page 5 Business Notes Remodeling to sell your home? Be sure you have needed permits If you’re thinking of adding a room, remodeling the bath, or updating the wiring in your bed- room, find out whether a build- ing permit is required. Not only does the permitting process en- sure that the installation is safe for present and future occu- pants, the Building Codes Divi- sion of the Department of Con- sumer and Business Services is reminding Oregonians that a new law makes it difficult to sell a house for which proper per- mits were not secured. As of July 1, Senate Bill 515, passed in 2003, requires home sellers to disclose to prospec- tive buyers any remodeling done to the house and whether permits were obtained for the work. So, if you’re thinking about adding a room or updat- ing wiring, call the building de- partment that has jurisdiction in your area. “So many people are finding that they need permits to sell their houses that we now have a “Get Legal” program de- signed to provide permits and inspections for work done with- out a permit,” says Jackie Phillips, City of Portland. Other building departments are following suit and respond- ing to the new demand for per- mits. “it’s easier and less expen- sive – and much less a headache – to secure permits at the beginning of the project,” said Scott Caufield, building of- ficial for Clackamas County. “A home is usually a family’s biggest financial asset and it’s worth the investment to ensure that the work is performed to Re-opening of Oak Ranch Quarry makes rock available locally, again The Oak Ranch Quarry, on Apiary Road, has new opera- tors and is once again open to the public. The only public quarry in the area, it is now being operated by Heilmann Land Services of Oregon, Inc., a company owned by April and Bob Wood and Bud and Dodi Heilmann, all of Birkenfeld. Re-opened on July 1 to the public, the quarry offers 3/4 mi- nus, 2” minus and pit run (ap- proximately 6” minus) rock for pickup or delivery. Just re- member, if you pick it up, it means you shovel it there and then shovel it at home. The quarry will have about 20,000 yards of each size available per year. The goal is “to provide rea- sonable, local rock year round,” Bob Wood said. With over 40 years of experience in gravel, Heilmann Land Services will have no trouble becoming a re- liable source for all rock users. Located on Apiary Road at Milepost 15.5, which is 3.5 miles east of Hwy 47, the quar- ry is open Monday through Fri- day from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Special arrangements for other hours or special delivery needs can be accommodated with one to two days advance no- tice. Said April Wood, “Give us a call, we are happy to help. It’s important to us to be part of the community.” For special ar- rangements or more informa- tion call 503-755-0400 or e- mail the quarry at <oakranchqu arry@dialoregon.net>. Unfortunately, if you were using the lack of local rock as an excuse to put off that drive- way or other project – sorry about that – time’s up. Oak Ranch Quarry is now open for all those gravel “honey-do’s.” structural and safety stan- dards.” To find out more about per- mits and when and whether they are necessary, those with remodeling ideas should con- sult <www.permitsprotect.info> a Web site that provides infor- mation on types of permits, where to apply for them, where to find a licensed contractor, links to contractor license checks, and how to find the building department in your area. 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