You May Qualify for An Annual Permit
Some states and local jurisdictions allow certain facilities and institutions to apply for annual building permits to do their alterations and renovations. Universities, hospitals, and large manufacturing plants can save thousands of dollars by using this special privilege and avoiding the time consuming activity of individual permit applications. Check with your local jurisdiction at City […]
Early Occupancy
Most building permit applicants are not aware that a building official has the authority granted to him through the model building codes to allow early occupancy or temporary occupancy of a building even before it is completely finished. This is just simply an option that a building official may choose if he feels it is […]
Your Building Permit Must Be Renewed
Almost all jurisdictions only allow 180 days to complete the work or to begin work under an approved building permit. Most jurisdictions require you to renew the permit prior to the expiration date or you must pay a new application fee. Some jurisdictions are a little more flexible but it is your responsibility to make […]
Why Do Permits Take So Long
You may have thought the reason your building permit was taking so long was because the building codes were getting too stringent? The main reason for a long wait in the processing of building permit applications usually centers around development engineering, utilities, planning and land use issues. In the west the listing of the Chinook […]
Starting Work After Filing For A Permit
This little known and seldom used benefit can help you get back on schedule when unexpected delays have destroyed your construction schedule. Many building officials will allow an early start to your project prior to approval and building permit issuance when you can convince them you will make sure everything will be completed according to […]
Staying Out Of Trouble
Be careful before you start a remodeling project. Make sure to check with your local building department, an architect, a reliable contractor or Permit Place to find out if a building permit is required. Having a code enforcement officer write you a citation for failure to apply for a building permit can be embarrassing and […]
Keeping Informed Saves Time
There is a lot of information you need to be aware of before taking that awesome adventure down to your local building department to submit your documents for that new kitchen. Fortunately many of the 40,000 jurisdictions across the United States have a web site where you can get the information you need and help […]
Get a Pre-submittal Conference
Incomplete submittal packages cause almost all of the delays in the building permit approval process. Most of us can sort through the three most common model codes or we can get an architectural, design or consulting firm to help. The most difficult task, however, even for experienced designers to understand are the various development engineering […]
Commercial Land Use Permits
Land Use Permits Land Use Permits are not that mysterious. But if you have not been through the land use permit process before, it can get tricky. It can be like learning a foreign language. In order to understand this world, you may want to consult a professional civil engineer. You will also want […]