A Building Permit Should Be Forever
You should be able to rely on a building permit forever. Once approved it is proof that your work followed the rules and met safety standards at the time. But it’s important not only to the current owner but to future buyers too. If you are selling your home or need to contact local authorities […]
Water Availability Letter
New projects or parcel development often require a Water Availability Letter. You know when the water service is on where. This letter is written by the local water authority. That’s the first thing in a series of things you have to do to get a permit to build or even do construction work. The risk […]
Why Use A Building Permit Expediting Firm
You want the building permit review process to go as quickly as possible. Delays in the building permit approval can cost thousands of dollars. A building permit expediting firm and architects are excellent at creative design and solving the core issues that are constantly changing. Working with a building permit expediting firm can spare you […]
Interacting With The Staff for the Permitting Process
Remember when dealing with department staff to be courteous, cooperative and most of all curious. Treating the customer service staff with mutual respect will go a long way toward getting your submittal processed promptly. Do not assume anything for the permitting process is taken care of. Ask lots of questions and make sure you get […]
Is Your Permit Lost In The System?
If someone is not on top of what is happening with your building permit application after your permit lost or delayed, it could get buried in a multitude of regulations, policies, procedures and local ordinances. If a plan reviewer does not have all the information they need to complete the review of your project it […]
How to Get Permits Faster
In the City of Los Angeles, there is a way to phase your project if you ask for it. You may want to ask your local building official to do the same. It’s up to them but sometimes, waiting for the entire design of your project to be completed before you submit for a permit […]
A Building Permits Does Not Guarantee Occupancy
Just because your plans have been approved by the jurisdiction, your building permits have been issued and you have completed the construction of your project does not mean it will meet all the necessary life safety requirements to get your certificate of occupancy. One client had installed 43 4 ft x 8 ft heat and […]
Is Your Building Permit Application Lost?
Is your building permit lost? This may seem like it could not happen. Not true! We have talked to several clients who have gone through this hard-to-believe experience. Make sure to check with the local permitting agency from time to time about the permit application status of your permit. It is your responsibility to make […]
How to Get a Building Permit and How Long It Takes
Whatever construction project you are carrying out, there is an important step on how to get a Building Permit. It makes sure your project is following proper code, it meets the safety local codes. Here’s how to get one: 1. Research Local Requirements First, make sure your local building department rules. Every city is different […]
Getting The Right Jurisdiction
You can cost yourself a lot of time if you are not absolutely sure which jurisdiction is responsible for building permits on your property. Sometimes County and City boundaries are not exactly clear. Find your tax parcel number then you can go to our City Links Page and find the correct jurisdiction by calling them […]