{"podcast":{"title":"City of Ames’ Podcasts","slug":"city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270","podcast_index_feed_id":7161270,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/amesinfocus/feed.xml","website_url":"https://amesinfocus.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/20040164/City_of_Ames_Podcasts_1a80wq.jpg","author":"City of Ames, Iowa","episode_count":100,"summary":"The City of Ames Podcast Network is a collection of shows designed to help residents better understand, connect with, and participate in life in Ames. Rather than following a single format, the network brings together a variety of conversations that blend civic information, behind-the-scenes insight, community education, and personality-driven storytelling. Each podcast takes a more approachable, conversational tone, going beyond basic announcements to explore why topics matter, who is involved, and how they impact everyday life in the community. Get more information about things happening in Ames at www.CityofAmes.org","last_synced_at":"2026-07-28T22:21:29.231164+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270"},"episode":{"title":"Ames in Focus: Before You Build with Scott McCambridge","slug":"ames-in-focus-before-you-build-with-scott-mccambridge","published_at":"2026-07-07T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270/ames-in-focus-before-you-build-with-scott-mccambridge","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270","url":"https://amesinfocus.podbean.com/e/ames-in-focus-before-you-build-with-scott-mccambridge/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/qcxv7vjf5szbxkfj/7-7-2026_-_Ames_in_Focus_-_Scott_McCambridge_17m37s_aqncn.mp3","summary":"Thinking about finishing your basement, building a deck, replacing windows, or tackling that long overdue home project? Before you pick up the tools, make sure you know when a permit is required and what the 2026 Building Code updates mean for you. In this episode of Ames in Focus, Bill Gebhart sits down with Assistant Building Official Scott McCambridge to break down the latest code changes in plain English. They discuss why building codes are updated, the City's first permit fee increase since 2013, common projects that do and do not require permits, and important safety improvements involving smoke alarms, electrical protection, decks, accessibility, and more. Whether you're a homeowner, contractor, or DIY enthusiast, this episode will help you build smarter, safer, and with fewer surprises. In this episode: Why the 2026 Building Code updates matter Which home projects require permits and which do not Changes to smoke and carbon monoxide alarm requirements New electrical and deck safety standards What contractors and business owners should know Where to get answers before you start your next project Have questions about permits or inspections? Contact the City of Ames Building Division or visit the City's website for more information.","meta_description":"Thinking about finishing your basement, building a deck, replacing windows, or tackling that long overdue home project? Before you pick up the tools, make…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1057,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270/episodes/ames-in-focus-before-you-build-with-scott-mccambridge/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-of-ames-podcasts-7161270/ames-in-focus-before-you-build-with-scott-mccambridge.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}