Permitting Talk

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*...

Has anyone ever dealt with situations where the renovation work requiring permitting is relatively minor compared to what the building department is requiring in terms of plan drawings? I was...

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're considering taking the modular home route and having it placed on my father's land. Would we need to get a residential building permit, since it will be a residence?

Is anyone here using Cloudpermit for permit management? I'm curious how your team likes it—what's working well, and what could be better? Also, how do you name or organize your projects in the...

I live in Michigan and I was looking through Facebook marketplace the other day and noticed someone selling a vending machine for soda. It was a pepsi branded one, and It got me thinking. If you...

Stumbled upon an interesting question on Reddit and wanted to share it with you all. This one is about someone living in Hawaii. They built a wooden platform on their property that was never...

Occasionally someone purchases a home only to discover that permits weren't obtained for some of the home's past renovations. The homeowner may decide to fix the unpermitted work to meet code...

Good afternoon, I just wanted to see if other cities and counties implement an AM or PM slot for inspections? In my city we offer AM or PM slots but never an exact time for inspections. Thank you!

I reached out to several building departments to ask about permitting requirements for detached pergolas. I was particularly interested in how different codes/offices would approach an issue...