Demolition and Moving Permit Permits to demolish or move structures are required before work begins. Unless the person doing the work owns the property, contractors are required to be registered with the city and to be insured in order to obtain a permit when the demolition or move is complete a final inspection is required to ensure clean-up and hazards are removed. The final inspection also serves as notification to remove the demolished or moved structure from the city's tax rolls so that no additional property taxes will be levied. Other departments also use these permits to ensure that all potential health and safety hazards are removed. Inspections Permits are the first step in the city's building approval process.
Inspections are the second step.
Inspections are required throughout the course of a project to ensure that material used meets city standards and that quality work has been performed. The contractor must request that the city perform the proper inspections at the proper stage of work. A final inspection is required before the city will release the contractor from liability. Property owners should not release the contractor from their contract until a final inspection has been conducted and all work has been approved. The regulation of construction dates back to the days of Roman Emperor Nero, to the 12th century in Europe and the 17th century in England.