Permitting Talk

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?

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...

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...

My cousin is into acting and wants to start a program with her schoolmates to do public performances in the area. Mostly at places like parks, concert halls, theaters, schools, etc. Are there...

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...

I found an interesting Reddit question that I think you guys would have some answers for. The Redditor, or should I say homeowner in this case is trying to install a French door to his house, but...

I am curious if a permit is required if I wish to change my house from rug floors to wood floors? I have heard flooring is not needed for permits? If so, why is that the case?

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...

When the contractor quits before the project is finished, does the building permit still remain active, or does the homeowner have to apply for another permit? My gazebo project has turned into a...