If a plan reviewer does not have all the information they need to complete the review of your project it could very easily get your permit lost in the system extending your approval for many weeks or even months. It pays to have an expediter or someone in your firm following the progress of your permit application. Many times reviewers go on vacation, get ill or even worse the local building department might be remodeling or moving to another location.
Is Your Permit Lost or Delayed?
Did your permit lost in the system? You’d be surprised how often it happens. The many requests get handed off to permitting offices, then delays can happen. Paperwork may get misplaced or stuck in review sometimes. This can be time-consuming and costly to your project.
If your permit lost due to any reason— you will want to act quickly. The first step is, of course, contacting the permitting office to see that it is still open. Having your permit number at hand will help. With that, the staff knows where to look for your file quickly. You can also find it easier by being polite and patient.
You keep copies of all permit documents so you won’t have these future problems. Keep following up to check everything is moving along. If you think the process will be overwhelming, hire a permit expediting firm. They will track your permit and keep your project on schedule.
Several firms have become our clients because their permit applications got lost or misplaced during a remodeling project. Permit Place specializes in being on top of the status of your permit application on a weekly basis.