The applicant has sole responsibility for complete plan preparation and construction work. The simplest of projects will require a week to process a Building Permit, a typical minor remodeling may require a month. Complex projects or projects requiring review by numerous departments and committees could require even longer. Walls, doors, windows, or other building elements are being modified. Electrical or mechanical elements are being modified or expanded, interior or exterior.
Energy consumption is increased for building systems.
Access for the disabled is at issue. Hazardous materials such as asbestos or lead are exposed, disturbed or removed. Erection of an exterior sign. Student building projects. Maintenance of facilities.