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 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 […]
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 […]
A Tip For All of Us
Remember, when working with government agencies, or anyone for that matter, all of us deserve to be treated with respect. The permit technicians at the counter are paid to be there to help you get your project submitted. Many times we get frustrated with the process, but, there is really nothing the counter technicians can […]
How to Know if Land is Buildable
Here is the place for some real due diligence. Local zoning ordinances, shoreline regulations and stormwater controls put in place by local jurisdictions to comply with state and federal requirements may make your project unbuildable on your particular piece of property. So before going ahead, it is necessary to have full knowledge of how to […]
Top Building Permit Tips for You
Another reason for getting building permits when considering real estate transactions! Questions from our users!I am selling a home in MA in which a garage was conveted into an in-law apartment. A permit was never pulled by my father in-law. We purchased the home from him, and he has since passed away. We are now […]
Simplify Your Building Permit Approval Process
The first few times through the building permit process approval is most often confusing and frustrating, leaving many people wrongfully upset at the permit technicians trying to help them understand the process. Usually, the unsuspecting applicant attempts to handle the process independently after they complete their plans and financing approved. This is the wrong way […]