Start new construction, renovation or remodeling projects with building permit services. Seek proficient building permit expeditors in DC and ensure safety of building occupants.

1. BUILDING PERMIT EXPEDITING
TEJJY INC.
PROCESS AND
REQUIREMENTS

2. INTRODUCTION
What is Building Permit?
A building permit is an official authorization issued by a
local jurisdiction that allows you to start your new construction
or renovation and remodeling projects. A building permit is
issued if your building plans and other submittals comply with
the land use, zoning, and structural standards, which intend to
ensure the safety of the occupants.

3. INTRODUCTION
What is Permit Expediting Services?
Building permit expediters are facilitators having extensive
knowledge about jurisdiction, laws of building departments,
submittal process, zoning codes. Their main responsibility of is
to manage residential and commercial permitting needs.

4. PERMIT EXPEDITING
REQUIREMENTS
Application for building permit requires submission of application form along with building permit drawing requirements. The
building permit application requirements include:
Completed application form
Site plan for building permit
Architectural floor plans, building evaluations, and sections.
Supporting documents (structural, soil analysis, energy analysis)

5. WHEN IS BUILDING PERMIT NEEDED?
A building permit is needed for the following constructions:
New construction
Renovation and remodeling
Demolition
Construction of retaining walls, decks, fences, sheds, garages, and vaults
Construction of signs, awnings, and canopies
Construction of swimming pools

6. PERMITEXPEDITING STEP
BYSTEP PROCESS

7. SUBMISSION OF3COPIES OFSITEPLAN
An engineer or surveyor licensed in the state creates a site plan. The site plan should include the building site, property
lines, all setbacks, the planned addition’s position, erosion control measures, tree locations, flood plain, state
waterways, easements, and, if required, the location of the dumpster and port-o-let.
02CONTRACTORINFORMATION
Many counties require contractors to register. So, one should bring a valid business license, state license, and
government-issued ID. All licenses must have the same name.
03ZONING VERIFICATION
Zoning verification is essential for auto dealers and auto brokers. An authorized agent form is required to apply for a
permit on behalf of a contractor. Pay a visit to the division of current planning of your city for further information.
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8. LANDDEVELOPMENTPERMITAPPLICATION NUMBER
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While there is considerable excavating or grading on the property, a land development permit application number is
required.
05NOTARIZEDLETTEROFENTERTAINMENT
Restaurants, nightclubs, and late-night venues must have a notarized letter of entertainment.
06DEPARTMENTOFAGRICULTUREAPPROVAL
The sale of any pre-packaged or uncooked food requires the approval of the Department of Agriculture.
07 BOARDOFHEALTHAPPROVAL
Restaurants, tattoo parlors, and any other businesses that sell prepared food must have Board of Health clearance.

9. 08FIREREPAIRREQUIREMENTS FORBUILDING DAMAGE
If you’re repairing a fire-damaged structure, you’ll need a copy of the fire investigation report. An official letter is also
required for assessing the value of a fire-damaged building’s current tax. Further, a letter detailing the cost of replacing
the broken structure is essential.
09FOG EVALUATION
All restaurants, nightclubs and bars, hospitals, schools, and late-night establishments must submit a plumbing,
mechanical, and additional floor plan to be examined for Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Program compliance. If food or
drink is prepared or dishes are washed on-site, churches, hotels, and other establishments may need a FOG review.
FEES PAYABLE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION
SUBMISSION
The permit fee covers structural plan evaluation, life safety code review, zoning review, life safety code inspection, and a
Certificate of Occupancy.
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11. REVIEW AND APPROVAL
Zoning staff examine Engineering
plans for compliance officers assess building ensure
with the Zoning Code, designs to ensure that comply
Districts.
LAND
DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW
County and State Land
Development Codes.
which includes Overlay they comply with the Safety Code.
REVIEW OF THE
LIFESAFETY
CODE
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ALLPLANS ARE
ASSESSED WITH THE
LIFESAFETY CODE
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your application is
they comments (corrections) approved, you will receive
email notification
your permit from Building
Development Services.
review staff will notify instructing you to pick up
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ZONING REVIEW
FOLLOW-UP
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ZONING REVIEW
you.

12. INSPECTIONS AND CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
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POSTING PERMIT
IN A BOX
Your inspection may get Schedule your Backflow
cancelled if your permit mandatory building and devices
or approved paperwork fire inspections through installed
plans, you’ll need to file finished construction.
for a permit revision,
which will entail new
plan sets, fees, and the
above-mentioned
process.
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INSPECTIONS BACKFLOW
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13. CONCLUSION
Building permits are essential for the construction of new buildings or
renovating and remodeling an existing building. Building permit expeditors
help in obtaining building permits from local authorities like DCRA
(Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs). Building Permit Expeditors
have knowledge of building departments, handling permitting issues,
submittal process, and local building and zoning codes. So, hiring a permit
expediting company makes your construction project management a
diligent, faster, and efficient process.

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