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*...

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...

For us it's unpermitted renovations, which include everything from adding a ramp to the porch, to building a deck, to creating an addition. I wish homeowners understood that they've got to have a...

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...

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...

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 think greenhouses don't require a building permit, because sheds typically don't, but I want to be sure. Also, I'm wondering if there are any restrictions for gardens that I should be aware of...

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?

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'm interested in improving the e-code permit review process. It's niche and maybe not a huge pain but I'm interested to know what parts of that review are the most difficult, which take the most...