Permitting 101 - Your Building Permit Starting Place

The Ten Steps To Permitting Success

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I've seen many people get really frustrated by how long the permitting process takes. It doesn't have to be this way. It's amazing how things change when your attitude changes. Here's my ten ways for getting permits through fast and efficiently.

Being cooperative
Being courteous
Asking the right questions
Early agency contact
Using the pre-submittal process
Contents of a detailed cover sheet
Staying in touch with the reviewers
Handling information requests
Educating yourself on the permitting process
Official stamping of submittals
Let Permit Place check your submittals prior to going to the jurisdiction

Permitting 101

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