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How long will it take to get a building permit?
Permits are usually issued within a couple of weeks. However, it can take less time in some cases. The time it takes is often dependent on the completeness and accuracy of the application.
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When is a Building Permit required?
A Building Permit is required whenever a project includes construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, removal or demolition of a structure. Also, a permit is required for any change of use of a building or structure, and/or the installation or alteration of any equipment that is regulated by the State Building Code.
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Who can be issued a building permit?
Building Permits are issued to construction supervisors licensed by the State Department of Public Safety. An exception to this requirement is that a building permit can be issued to homeowners doing work to the single or two family dwelling where the homeowner resides. Homeowners who receive building permits under this exception may be liable for contracting work on their property and are not eligible for protection under the provisions of the Home Improvement Contractor Law.
3.
How long will it take to get a building permit?
Permits are usually issued within a couple of weeks. However, it can take less time in some cases. The time it takes is often dependent on the completeness and accuracy of the application.
4.
How long are permits valid?
Any building permit issued shall be deemed abandoned and invalid unless the work authorized by it shall have commenced within six months after issuance.
5.
Do I need a Plot Plan as part of my building application?
Yes. A Plot Plan is required if the proposed construction involves a new structure, an addition to an existing structure, reconstruction, or if the department has no record of a plot plan for the property and the proposed work is structural and not an ordinary repair.
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