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Hello Nicole. It's nice to have you aboard!

IBC stands for International Building Code, and the date (i.e. 2024) refers to the year the code was generated. After adopting the new code, building departments will usually require the new permit buildout be done under the new or current code they have accepted (with amendments) and applied to...

We made a submittal for a horse statue and received a series of crazy correction notices. The first one was for a parking tabulation to make sure there were enough parking spaces available - even though this statue was INSIDE the enclosed mall. The second one was for a licensing and maintenance...

We deal with multiple jurisdictions, and they are all different. For revisions after the plans are approved and/or issued most want just the revised plan sets. All jurisdictions have this in common: clouds/deltas and detailed responses or narratives of the changes must be provided, and all plans...

As a professional expediting firm our company works regularly with people that could be considered "unreasonable" both in the private sector and the public sector, so I know how frustrating the entire permit review process can be. Explaining the process, timelines, and/or issues as clearly as...

Long waits can be a reality today, but I have seen people in court because they did work without a permit and were cited and told to undo what they did. They don't always win with the excuse that they were tired of waiting. In this situation they should probably talk with a specialist to find...

In some jurisdictions they may have code and permit restrictions related to development codes, i.e. exterior paint colors, historical remodels, etc. If you are not in one of these areas the building department may be willing to take your money for a permit, but if you obtained a permit for work...

The rule of thumb here is if it has hard wiring, plumbing (especially gas), mechanical or structural a permit is required. Water heaters take electrical, plumbing and sometimes gas. That being said, many people do not get permits for water heaters, plumbing, and minor electrical work in their...

Wow! HOAs can really get out of control. In our town large numbers of homes have HOAs, so when we buy, we are careful to review the governing documents and make sure we can abide by them. I remember one case where the HOA wouldn't allow anyone to leave their garage open more than ten minutes...

Eric, in answer to your question regarding the 180 day expiration time, the clock starts ticking whenever there is activity on the permit. That activity may be no payment for submittal fees, a correction issued by the reviewer, the permit being approved or issued, or an approved inspection. By...

How much is your home, and your life, worth? Decor may not require a permit but electrical and plumbing definitely need not just a permit but an inspection to ensure the work is done to code. It could be costly but so is a fire or flooded kitchen and that is what you are risking if you don't...

Eric, I can't speak for all jurisdictions as the answers to your questions may vary. The jurisdictions we deal with are all similar though. They usually allow 180 days after correction notices are issued before the permit expires, and extensions, if done after the expiration can be pricey. When...

I can't even imagine a city without Plans Submittal Correction notices. Corrections notices, for every division, are extremely common in our jurisdictions. As a permit expediting company, we do everything possible to address potential corrections prior to submittal. When plan corrections are...