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What does AHJ need to Accelerate the Building Permit Process

What information is needed by the authority from the designer for obtaining a building permit faster.

Created byAvinash Gupta
IntermediateUpdated Feb 17, 2024

What You'll Learn

  • check_circleFor obtaining a building permit from the local authority, which drawings and specifications must be submitted to the authority. Difference between a development permit and a building permit.
  • check_circleUnderstanding difference between the setbacks and spatial separation. Purpose of a professional seal and when it is required.
  • check_circleWhat is a building permit, when it is required, when it can be refused and when it can be revoked.

About This Course

The contents have been explained in plain and straightforward language so that students, trainees, professionals, contractors, lawyers, forensic engineers, owners, and tradespeople can understand them confidently.

Today’s session is the first step required before conceiving a project. Obtaining a valid building permit from the local authority is the beginning of a project's success.

Today’s topic is what information the authority needs from the designer to accelerate the building permit process.
And how are Model Codes developed?

Course Content

2 activities • 1 videos • duration: 1h 27m

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Section 11 videos • 1.5 hours
  • videocamWhat AHJ Requires for BP
    Duration 87:45
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Final Assessment1 quiz

Your Instructor

Avinash Gupta

Professional Engineer, CBCO, CRBO, LBO

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I am a professional engineer (P.Eng.), a certified building code official (CBCO), and a licensed building official (LBO). I have 20+ years of vibrant experience in the building code industry in various capacities, including developing building codes as a member of the Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes-CBHCC and a member of many codes committees. In addition, I write articles related to code for engineering magazines and offer presentations to the members of SFPE, engineering and architect associations.

Credit Information

Professional development requirements vary by profession, country, and regulatory body. Before enrolling, review the course details and confirm that the content, learning format, and any listed credits meet your specific requirements. You are responsible for confirming eligibility with your regulator or professional association and keeping the records required for reporting.

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