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 […]
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 […]
Find the Right Jurisdiction & Prevent Time Loss?
You can cost yourself a lot of time if you are not sure which is right jurisdiction is responsible for building permits on your property. Choosing the wrong jurisdiction for building permits on your property becomes a major source of time consumption. Appointing the proper jurisdiction when obtaining your building permit will reduce the waiting […]
How to Shorten the Permit Review Process?
While the permit review process can be slow, it doesn’t have to be. You can save time and money if you do it right, and properly prepare with smart strategies. 1. Submit Accurate Plans Have complete and correct plans first. Include blueprints, site layouts, and any project details that are needed. It can delay if […]
No Work Without Permit Is Allowed
Our newest client assumed there was no problem getting a building permit to put a sun deck on an existing home. To save time on the project, which included a new six-foot sliding glass door, the contractor installed the door before the work without permit was applied for. The problem is the building permit will […]