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When it comes to licensing your retail business and acquiring the necessary permits, the process can be complex and daunting. From research time and piles of paperwork to the stress of getting all of the details right, it can be …

Building Departments require building permit applications with accompanying construction documents prior to performing construction. This assures that the project is completed in accordance with the local building codes and is safe to occupy upon completion. Once reviewed and approved, a …

Most construction projects that change the configuration of walls, wiring, and/or pipes will require a building permit. Regulations vary from city to city. Scout Services has a database with over 7,000 municipalities and their requirements. Our permit specialists work directly …

The purpose behind building codes is to give reasonable assurance that a building is safe from structural failure, fire hazards from electrical and heating systems, electrical shock, and health risks. The building permits provide a permanent record of the work …

While every municipality has its own set of permit fee schedules, this provides a general guideline: Permit fees are often based on the square footage of the building or structure or cost of the project for new construction. Electrical permit …

Permit plan review time depends on the scope, size, complexity and location of the project. Each project is evaluated by divisions within a building department. Some permits are issued same-day, often referred to as “over the counter” (simple electrical, roofing, …

Scout Services works with every department necessary to ensure all permits associated with a commercial roofing project are issued. Whether the need is for a demolition permit, plumbing, electrical, or mechanical, we have it covered! Scout’s professional team of permit …

Because time is one of our most valuable assets, most project managers quickly realize the ROI of hiring a permit service rather than spending hours navigating through research, requirements, paperwork and time spent at the building department itself. Permit expediters …

By hiring a permit consultant, you are leaving the time-consuming, often frustrating behind-the-scenes tasks of research, application submittal and follow-up at the building department to experts. Permit expediters understand local building codes and requirements and can help owners, architects, engineers, …