How to avoid delays with your Building Permit

The Department of Building and Safety has set numerous requirements for building permits. If you don’t have the necessary documentation, your application could be denied altogether.

One, compile your documents. As building permits are treated as legal documents, you want to be certain that your building plans and other required documents meet local building codes and requirements. This is another reason why it is best to let the Contractor (or their proxy - like PermitPickup.com) obtain the building permit for the project. This is especially helpful when additional permits, which include everything from mechanical and electrical permits to plumbing permits are required.

Two, fill in the permit application. Permit applications are all started online. Some are also granted online via Express Permit. If blueprints and/or building plans need to be submitted, not including them will delay the process. If your permit is not granted online, a visit to that Dept of Building and Safety will be necessary. The Contractor, or their proxy, will bring all the documentation and fill in the information in person. This proves to be a major inconvenience for the Contractor, and that's where the services of PermitPickup.com are invaluable.

The Permit Fees are set by LADBS and vary by project. Fees need to be paid at the time of application. The final step in this process is collecting your permit, which can only be done once the LADBS has reviewed and approved your application. If an issue arises during this situation, delays could occur. However, most building permits are approved within 2-3 weeks, after which you can get started on your project. PermitPickup.com is available to go out and pick that permit up for you and deliver it to your location.

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