*Permit Requirements

Question 1

What is the formal permitting process?

Answer 1

1.) The designer gives the design package to the licensed contractor and the contractor submits the package to the local building department (AHJ)

2.) once issued, the permit must be displayed at the job site

3.) The AHJ makes inspections during certain construction stages

4.) A certificate of occupancy is issued by the AHJ

Question 2

How much does a typical building permit cost?

Answer 2

Fee based on square footage.

The code uses the concept of valuation to establish the permit fee.

Question 3

What are scoping provisions?

Answer 3

tell the designer how much of something is required

Question 4

What are hard costs?

Answer 4

Hard costs are the costs of material and labor that go in the physical construction of real estate. These are sometimes referred to as “brick-and-mortar costs

Question 5

What are soft costs?

Answer 5

Soft costs are typically fees associated with the project and are not physical costs, for example inspection fees, permits, taxes, and insurance. Soft costs can range from 15-40% of the project cost.