title: “Permit Questions Pack”
Permit Questions Pack
Use with Permit and Code Questions, Not Answers.
What this is not
- Not a permit determination or code conclusion
- Not legal advice
- Not DIY instructions for life-safety trades
- Not a substitute for talking to your local building department (AHJ)
Project snapshot (for the AHJ, not for inventing answers)
- City / county:
- Scope in one paragraph:
- Structural changes? (Y/N/unknown):
- Electrical / gas / plumbing / mechanical changes? (Y/N/unknown):
- Older finishes that might involve asbestos/lead awareness? (Y/N/unknown):
Questions to ask the building department
- Which permit types apply to this scope, if any?
- Who may pull each permit (owner, licensed contractor)?
- What documents do you need from me?
- Which inspections should I expect, at a high level?
- Any local amendments or handouts for this project type?
- How should hazardous-materials concerns be handled before demolition?
Documents I will bring
- Brief / sketch
- Product datasheets (verified)
- Written contractor scope (if any)
After the conversation (my notes)
| Date | Who I spoke with (role) | What I heard | Document names cited |
|---|---|---|---|
I will not treat an AI yes/no as the AHJ answer: ☐