Tag Archive for ‘permit’
Who Does Truss Drawings?
Most residential projects and wood framed commercial projects utilize roof trusses. A roof truss is generally cheaper and less time consuming than a roof framed with rafters. It has these advantages because it is created from smaller pieces of lumber and it is fabricated in a shop and then only has to be set up [...]
You Built Without a Permit and Received a Stop Work Order – Now What?
As architects and engineers we are typically in the business of providing permit drawings before people do construction. But sometimes people choose to build something without getting the proper permits and when someone turns you in, you’ll receive a stop work order. When that happens you need to get a permit in order to finish [...]
Denver Requires Subcontractors Pull Their Own Permits
In the City and County of Denver most construction is permitted under a 1R or a 1C permit. This permit is pulled by the general contractor and allows them to construct many of the trades and call for inspections on those trades. These activities include foundation walls and footings, framing, blown insulation, drywall, batt insulation, [...]
Top 10 Effective Techniques for Working With a Building Department on Permits
Construction projects in most jurisdictions will need to be signed off by the building department in that jurisdiction. Even for the most experienced architects and engineers, there is a chance of having review comments put forth. The trick is knowing the most effective way to get the comments addressed and the project permitted. 1. Realize [...]
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