Answering questions on code related items for building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing construction. Receiving plans for plan review and providing information on the projected length of time for plan check. Determining plan check and permit fees. Issuing all building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits for new buildings and additions and alterations to existing buildings. Clients are ushered to an area located just behind the counter where they can extract microfilm building permit records, arranged alphabetically by address.
Special viewers are available to examine the records.
Copies can be made for a modest fee. Microfilmed construction plans for many large existing buildings are also available for viewing at this station. Copies can be made only with the written approval of the owner and designing engineer or architect. Generally, the process involves advising the cashier of the project number received at the servicing counter. The cashier calls up the project on the computer screen and determines the appropriate fee.