Securing building permits is a critical step in any construction project. Failing to secure the necessary permits exposes your project to significant legal, regulatory and financial risk.
Why are building permits so important? Permit reflects official approval of an aspect of your construction project that is issued by a local government entity. The reason permitting may be required is to help ensure the construction project complies with local standards for land use, zoning, construction, environmental impact, and so forth.
Common issues includes:
- Electrical service
- Fire protection
- Sanitation and sewer lines
- Structural integrity of the framing work
- Zoning
When a Permit May Be Necessary
Not all construction and/or renovation projects require a building permit. However, when a construction project includes additions and/or major modifications to a structure or area of law, applying for the appropriate permit from a local building department will likely be necessary.
The specific requirements to secure permit approval will vary based on the type of construction project, type of permit, local laws and ordinances, and so forth. The necessity of a permit typically depends on the relative risk of the construction project.
The process of applying for, and obtaininga building permit for a construction project usually involves the following steps:
- Contacting your local building office and informing them of the construction project.
- If a permit is necessary, an application form will be provided outlining the requirements for applying and securing approval for the type of permit needed.
- Some construction projects, particularly large scale projects, may necessitate securing multiple permits. For example, a large construction project might necessitate securing an electrical permit, carpentry/construction permit, a plumbing permit, and so forth.
- Prepare and complete the permit application.
- Submit the building permit application to the relevant local permitting office. At this point, the licensing office will likely issue you an official permit certificate or preliminary certificate.
- When the construction commences, make sure to post the building permit certificate as required.
- At designated points in time during the construction project, make sure to contact the inspection office to schedule an inspection.
- The inspector is empowered to require you to make modifications to certain aspects of the construction projects to achieve compliance and secure the permit as they seem fit.
- Once the inspection is approved, you will no longer need to display the permit certificate.
Contact RD Fast Construction For Your Next Commercial Construction Project Today
Whether you are looking to build a hotel, restaurant, shopping center or office complex, there is no denying that timely completion of the project will help turn your labor into revenue you more efficiently. Hence,it is in your best interest to work with a highly reputable and experienced construction company to enhance your experience from start to finish.
At RD Fast Construction, we’re dedicated to building commercial buildings that stand the test of time. For further information or to schedule an appointment please contact RD Fast Construction at 213.842.1229 or visit www.RDFastConstruction.com to learn more.
