Orange County Constructions | Glossary:

1. The contractors registration number.
2. A statement of work quality such as 'Standard Practices of the Trades' or 'according to Manufacturers Specifications'.
3. A set of Blue Prints or Plans
4. A construction timetable including starting and completion dates.
5. A set of Specifications
6. A Fixed Price for the work, or a Time and Materials formula.
7. A Payment Schedule.
8. Any Allowances.
9. A clause which outlines how any disputes will be resolved.
10. A written Warrantee.

• General contractor - responsible for the execution, supervision and overall coordination of a project and may also perform some of the individual construction tasks. Most general contractors are not licensed to perform all specialty trades and must hire specialty contractors for such tasks, e.g. electrical, plumbing.
• Remodeling contractor - a general contractor who specializes in remodeling work.
• Specialty contractor - licensed to perform a specialty task e.g. electrical, side sewer, asbestos abatement.
• Sub contractor - a general or specialty contractor who works for another general contractor.

• Zoning\Use permit - Authorization to use a property for a specific use e.g. a garage, a single family residence etc.
• Demolition permit - Authorization to tear down and remove an existing structure.
• Grading permit - Authorization to change the contour of the land.
• Septic permit - A health department authorization to build or modify a septic system.
• Building permit - Authorization to build or modify a structure.
• Electrical permit - A separate permit required for most electrical work.
• Plumbing permit - A separate permit required for new plumbing and larger modifications of existing plumbing systems.