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*...

We've probably all heard of obscure laws, but this one might shock you! I'd love to know if they eventually were able to change the law that requires a permit for a woman to wear make up! Why such...

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...

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...

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...

I work on site plans and permitting support, primarily helping homeowners and contractors put together clear, scale-correct site plans that building departments can actually review without...

I moved into an old house about 10 years ago and have been wanting to remodel the whole place ever since. One of the worst rooms in the house is our bathroom. It's seen better days, and is due for...

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...

Thinking of selling stuff on the streets of New York City? It's legal, but there are rules you need to know. First things first, you've got to get the right permits and licenses from the...

I saw there is a 2024 code search page (https://www.permittingtalk.com/threads/2024-i-codes.5698/), and I found a search page for the state I'm from, MI...