Commonly asked questions regarding building permits

Building Departments require building permit applications with accompanying construction documents prior to performing construction. This assures that the project is completed in accordance with the local building codes and is safe to occupy upon completion. Once reviewed and approved, a building permit is issued to the applicant.
Most construction projects that change the configuration of walls, wiring, and/or pipes will require a building permit. Regulations vary from city to city. Permit Medic Services has a database with over 411 municipalities and their requirements. Our permit specialists work directly with the municipalities to ensure proper permit application compliance upon
While every municipality has its own set of permit fee schedules, this provides a general guideline:
  • Permit fees are often based on the square footage of the building or structure or cost of the project for new construction.
Permit plan review time depends on the scope, size, complexity and location of the project. Each project is evaluated by divisions within a building department. Some permits are issued same-day, often referred to as “over the counter” (simple electrical, roofing, plumbing, mechanical projects) while others for projects such as single family homes, new
Permit Medic Services works with every department necessary to ensure all permits associated with a commercial roofing project are issued. Whether the need is for a demolition permit, plumbing, electrical, or mechanical, we have it covered! Medic’s professional team of permit specialists works tirelessly to get commercial roofing projects off the ground.
Because time is one of our most valuable assets, most project managers quickly realize the ROI of hiring a permit service rather than spending hours navigating through research, requirements, paperwork and time spent at the building department itself. Permit expediters efficiently move drawings through the process faster due to their expertise,
By hiring a permit consultant, you are leaving the time-consuming, often frustrating behind-the-scenes tasks of research, application submittal and follow-up at the building department to experts. Permit expediters understand local building codes and requirements and can help owners, architects, engineers, builders and contractors get building projects
At Permit Medic, we help you obtain the licenses and permits you need to get your construction project up and running. We’ll save you time, money, and headaches and deliver fast results. It’s a win-win-win.

Commonly asked questions regarding building permits

By Scout Services • 05 Apr, 2019 • 0 Comments
 

Building Departments require building permit applications with accompanying construction documents prior to performing construction. This assures that the project is completed in accordance with the local building codes and is safe to occupy upon completion. Once reviewed and approved, a building permit is issued to the applicant. The permit

What types of projects require building permits?

By Scout Services • 05 Apr, 2019 • 0 Comments
 

Most construction projects that change the configuration of walls, wiring, and/or pipes will require a building permit. Regulations vary from city to city. Scout Services has a database with over 7,000 municipalities and their requirements. Our permit specialists work directly with the municipalities to ensure proper permit application compliance upon

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What is the purpose of building permits and codes?

By Scout Services • 05 Apr, 2019 • 0 Comments
 

The purpose behind building codes is to give reasonable assurance that a building is safe from structural failure, fire hazards from electrical and heating systems, electrical shock, and health risks. The building permits provide a permanent record of the work performed and inspections conducted on the project.

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What are the building permit fees?

By Scout Services • 05 Apr, 2019 • 0 Comments
 
While every municipality has its own set of permit fee schedules, this provides a general guideline:
  • Permit fees are often based on the square footage of the building or structure or cost of the project for new construction.

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