Obtaining the building permit is one of the biggest milestones of the home building process. It signals the start of the actual construction schedule.
Preparing the building permit is a time consuming process. Many different processes have to be completed before it can be obtained. The lot has to be selected, financed, and closed. All necessary site elevations have been taken and recorded. The plans have been finalized. All necessary documents with the clients have been signed, and all financing is in place.
Many different sub contractors are involved in the process. Information is needed to provide required information to the Building Inspection Department. Our Energy Consultant prepares an analysis of the requirements and projected performance of the home. The surveyor provides a site plan with foundation elevation and location. License numbers need to be checked and recorded on the application. An erosion control plan has to be developed. Two sets of plans need to be sent along with the application to the building inspector. Depending on the local unit of government, it is sometimes necessary to obtain a permit from both the local community and the county.
The final stop is to return to city hall once everything has been approved. Any extra instructions or questions the building inspector may have are addressed. The total fee has been calculated, all of the impact fees have been added, and a check needs to be written to pay for it all. The project can now officially break ground.
Next: Survey, Excavation and Erosion control.
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