County Building Permit
1-800-872-0222
County Building Permit
When a business or individual is looking to build a new structure there is a process that must be completed. A county building permit is needed before any of the construction process begins. Without a county building permit the structure is being constructed illegally. A county building permit will make sure that all safety codes are being met and the building is done in safe manner without affecting the flow of the rest of the town.
If a contractor is found to be operating without a county building permit can get into a lot large amount of trouble. There are fines that are going to have to be paid and all construction will have to stop until the proper county building permit is obtained. The county building permit is also required to make sure that people traveling through the area can get by safely. Traffic cannot be obstructed and the streets and driveways must be visible. This will help keep everyone safe and allow people to use the area while it is under construction. A county building permit is not only required for new construction projects but for additions to existing structures as well. If a person is business is adding an addition onto an existing building they are going to be to get a county building permit. If a person is putting up a shed or a garage on their property they are also going to need a county building permit.
Pools and similar structures are also going to need a county building permit. This will make sure everything is safe and up to code. Some of these structures may need additional permit to ensure they are constructed properly and safe for people to use once they are built. In most residential cases an engineer or other professional is not needed to draw up the plans. A contractor or a homeowner can apply on their own for a county building permit. When filling out the county building permit application information such as the value of the construction, materials, labor, what the permit is going to be used for, and how the structure will run (electric, gas, ect.) all have to be included.
If the building official determines that the project is a violation the county building permit application will be rejected. If the official feels the project meets all requirements the county building permit will be issued. Applications for county building permits can be found on the internet, or county office locations. Once the permit is approved it is valid two years from the date that it was issued. If construction has stopped for a period of six months or more a new application must be submitted before work can resume. If no progress on the building has been made in six months a new county building permit will be needed.
Before building any type of structure or project it is essential that a person or contractor apply for a county building permit. This county building permit will ensure the building is being constructed in a legal manner and will be safe for people to use.
County Building Permit
1-800-872-0222