Do Permit Expeditors Know the Regulations in My Area?

Commercial contractors work with people they trust to do the job.

Hiring a permitting service should be no different.

Before deciding to turn permit management over to a permitting services firm, vet them as you would any other subcontractor. Feel confident that they know what they are doing.

Nothing bogs down a project like waiting on permit approval. It is critical to work with professionals who are experienced and well-versed in what’s needed to get the job moving.

Securing all necessary permits is a time-consuming and often frustrating job for any construction project. That is why hiring a permit expeditor is a wise investment that saves time and money in the long run.

Permit expediters are trained professionals who advise construction companies throughout the permitting process to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

They are experts in building codes, zoning requirements, permitting processes and how those tasks may differ across various states, counties and localities.

Professional permit technicians provide research and facilitate every step along the way - from initial filing to approval. They ensure that the paperwork is fully completed and filed properly for review, minimizing delays or needed revisions.

Expeditors take the worry out of the permit process. You are the construction expert. They are the permit experts. They work in this world every day - just as you do with your job.

By understanding what goes into securing a permit and foresee the challenges before they become issues, expeditors guide clients along so everyone can focus on their own tasks.

Permit expediting services are helpful for a variety of reasons.

As specialists in the permit application process, they save their clients time and money by ensuring that a project complies with all applicable regulations and codes. They navigate clients through potential pitfalls and mistakes that otherwise would cause delays and set the entire project back.

Permit expeditors work daily within building codes and regulations, remaining aware of changes and updates as they come. This ensures that documents are compliant, thus reducing the risk for denial.

With locations throughout the contiguous United States and parts of Canada, Express Permits offers experts well versed in local regulations. They are available to review drawings, research requirements and oversee the submittal process, whether through ePermitting or in person.

There is no universal building code for the United States, though the International Code Council model I-Codes set the baseline for most areas in terms of design, building and compliance. Beyond those, though, every state and every county within each state has the authority to regulate how and where commercial buildings get constructed.

As a result, rules change jurisdiction to jurisdiction, adding variables to an already complex process.

The U.S. Small Business Administration provides an informational guide on how to apply for federal, state and local permits. The local building department also is a good reference point for area-specific requirements.

Another pain point for many commercial construction personnel who file on their own is juggling the paperwork for multiple building sites across more than jurisdiction. This creates an additional layer of complexity.

What one town or county requires does not necessarily match the others. Historical, environmental and disposal regulations can vary wildly depending on the location. Wood may be required in one area while concrete is acceptable in the other.

This is where a permit expeditor is helpful. These professionals know the commercial building permit requirements and can head off any concerns before they become problems and cause delays.

This way, you cut through the red tape as quickly as possible to stay on schedule.

Commercial permit expeditors, including Express Permits, have the knowledge to mitigate these nuances for locations across the United States.

Email us at sales@expresspermits.net with questions or fill out our contact form to learn more.

Make sure to read the next part of this series: “Questions as to When Vetting Commercial Building Permit Expediter Services.”