Permitting Talk

What type of software do your municipalities use for tracking building permits through their life cycle? As more and more inspectors use tablets in the field, we need to find something that works...

We usually tell our customers 2-3 weeks for the first review. I've heard that is pretty timely compared to some jurisdictions but i'm curious how it is in other jurisdictions because we *still*...

This summer I would like to build my own in-ground swimming pool, as it's always been a dream of mine to have one. What is needed in order to get the ball rolling? I know I need to make sure where...

Hey all! I have a fun real life scenario that I was brainstorming with a colleague yesterday, and I thought it'd be fun to get your thoughts... For context, we do not have a property maintenance...

Have you guys heard about the scandal around a popular HGTV show where the stars have been hit with building violations? Tristyn and Kamohai Kalama are in hot water after renovating homes without...

I have spoken with many colleagues in the development community, and a recurring theme is that the biggest cost driver is not usually the permit fees but the time spent in long review processes...

I volunteer with Samaritan's Purse, and we're always looking for ways to move our permit applications through the system more efficiently. There are a few firms that claim to expedite permits...

Burglary alarms and other monitoring systems used to be the purview of businesses, but today you can find them in most modern homes as well. All those additional systems on the network, means...

Hi All! I am currently only ICC certified as a Property Maintenance and Housing Inspector but I am looking into the Zoning Inspector certification as well. Is anyone else a certified Zoning...

The disastrous fires in California have decimated our housing stock. Unfortunately, sometimes it takes months to receive the proper building permit in order to rebuild. That timeline is bound to...