Commercial Building Permit – What is it and Why You Need One

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Commercial Building Permit What is it and Why
You Need One
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Before You Need To Get A Commercial Building
Permit

• A commercial building permit is required before
  any construction or remodelling can begin on
  commercial buildings or structures, such as
  shopping malls, restaurants, schools, hospitals,
  and so on. A commercial building permit ensures
  that the work done on the building meets all the
  codes and requirements set by the local
  government and does not endanger the lives of
  workers or people who will be using the building
  in its new state. However, you may be wondering
  what exactly is a commercial building permit and
  why do you need one? Keep reading to find out
  more about this essential document!

Before you begin work on a commercial building or
structure, you will need to obtain a commercial
building permit. This is required by law, no
matter how big or small your project may be.
Although obtaining a permit may sound like an
easy task, several things must be considered
before you apply for one. If you do not follow
these requirements precisely, then your permit
application could be denied or delayed
indefinitely.
Types of Commercial Buildings
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Work Permits Required

• There are two types of commercial buildings. The
  first type, referred to as a non-residential
  building, is used for purposes other than
  residential living. Non-residential buildings
  include offices, retail spaces, hotels,
  industrial parks, and storage facilities to name
  a few. Residential buildings are designed for
  residential use such as houses or apartments.
  Like non-residential buildings, residential
  buildings may require a commercial building
  permit depending on their size or location.
  Before beginning construction on either type of
  building, its important to consider whether you
  need to apply for a commercial building permit or
  contact your local municipalitys permitting
  department directly regarding requirements
  specific to your project.

There are two types of commercial buildings. The
first type, referred to as a non-residential
building, is used for purposes other than
residential living. Non-residential buildings
include offices, retail spaces, hotels,
industrial parks, and storage facilities to name
a few. Residential buildings are designed for
residential use such as houses or apartments.
Like non-residential buildings, residential
buildings may require a commercial building
permit depending on their size or location.
Before beginning construction on either type of
building, its important to consider whether you
need to apply for a commercial building permit or
contact your local municipalitys permitting
department directly regarding requirements
specific to your project.
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Work Permits Required

• It can be tempting to go ahead with construction
  on your commercial building or structure without
  a permit. It might be easy enough to find a
  willing builder, but having one on board before
  starting your project isnt necessarily vital.
  The problem? A lack of a permit can lead to steep
  fines if youre caught (and you will be). In
  addition, youll need permits for all types of
  work that are detailed in local, state, and
  federal codebooks. While reading these books
  sounds boring (and perhaps overwhelming),
  construction crews must know exactly what theyre
  doing before getting started on any building or
  structural improvements. To summarize get your
  commercial building permit first then hire a
  builder who has one too! Your wallet will thank
  you later.

How to Get a Commercial Building Permit
The first step in getting a commercial building
permit is to choose your project. Getting a
permit for work on a new building or structure
means submitting plans that include construction
details such as dimensions, materials, electrical
hook-ups, fire protection equipment, and more. To
avoid delays during construction, make sure you
know whats required from day one. If your
project involves alterations or additions to an
existing structure (as opposed to new
construction),
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Receive your Commercial Construction Certificate

• you may be required to submit plans for review by
  city officials even if it does not require a
  building permit if you are doing demolition or
  other significant site alteration procedures, you
  will likely need some sort of clearance from city
  officials before proceeding with any work.

Once you have a completed plan approved by your
local municipality (check with them as every
community varies in permit requirements), you can
move on to receiving your construction permit.
There are two stages of building a commercial
structure pre-construction, which consists of
all work before pouring concrete and
construction, which starts with concrete being
poured. The pre-phase will require you to submit
plans to your city or county, pay inspection
fees, apply for temporary permits (if necessary)
and wait for approval from that agency before
beginning construction. Your timeline may vary
depending on your project but will likely take
three weeks or more. So how do we get there?
Heres how one piece of our framework moves
through each stage until completion.
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Use your Commercial Construction Certificate
Responsibly

• A commercial construction certificate is a
  certification that you have fulfilled certain
  requirements regarding training, licensing, and
  education. It can be a valuable asset to your
  career however, with great power comes great
  responsibility. Without responsible use of your
  Commercial Construction Certificate, you may lose
  your license or even face legal action.
• Here are a few suggestions on how to use your
  Commercial Construction Certificate Responsibly
  Two years after obtaining my commercial
  construction certificate I was told by my
  employer that they were not going to renew my
  contract because I refused to follow through with
  an order to work outside in freezing temperatures
  during a snowstorm. As I had worked in freezing
  temperatures before, I refused because of safety
  concerns. The company informed me that if I
  didnt do as they said, they would make sure I
  never worked again. When I refused again, they
  informed me that if I did not get out
  immediately, they would call security and have me
  escorted out of their office building.

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