Question 1

What does Section 105 do?

Accepted Answer

Section 105 provides permit coordination and submittal support for homeowners, contractors, design professionals, developers, and business owners. We help organize your application, identify submittal requirements, coordinate with the permitting authority, and keep your project moving through the review process.

Question 2

Is a permit required?

Accepted Answer

Permit requirements vary depending on the type of work, project location, and the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). While some minor work may be exempt, many construction, alteration, repair, and trade projects require permits. Section 105 can help review your project and identify the applicable permitting requirements before you get started.

Question 3

Do you guarantee permit approval?

Accepted Answer

No. Permit approval is determined by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). While approval cannot be guaranteed, our experience helps us prepare organized, complete submittals and proactively address common permitting issues that often halt or delay plan review and permit issuance.

Question 4

What is an AHJ?

Accepted Answer

AHJ stands for Authority Having Jurisdiction. This is the city, county, state, or other agency responsible for reviewing plans, issuing permits, conducting inspections, and enforcing applicable codes and regulations.

Question 5

How are permit services priced?

Accepted Answer

Services are tailored to the needs of each project. You can select individual services, combine multiple services, or choose complete permitting assistance from pre-submittal through permit issuance. Pricing is based on the level of support, project scope, and complexity.

Question 6

Are permit and agency fees included in your pricing?

Accepted Answer

No. Unless specifically stated otherwise, permit fees, plan review fees, impact fees, consultant fees, and other charges assessed by the AHJ or third parties are separate from Section 105's service fees.

Question 7

What if I just need some simple help?

Accepted Answer

No problem. You can use Section 105 for as much or as little assistance as your project needs. Select a single service or combine multiple services, with pricing tailored to the scope of support requested.

Question 8

Do you prepare architectural or engineering plans?

Accepted Answer

Section 105 specializes in permit coordination and submittal services. When a project requires plans, calculations, or documents prepared by a licensed design professional, those services must be provided by the appropriate architect, engineer, or other qualified professional.

Question 9

Can you help if I've already started the permit process?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We can step in at different stages of the permitting process, including projects that have already been submitted or received review comments. We'll review the current status and determine how we can best assist moving forward.

Question 10

How long does it take to get a permit?

Accepted Answer

Processing times vary significantly depending on the project, jurisdiction, completeness of the documents, and current AHJ review times. We help manage the process efficiently, but review and approval timelines are ultimately controlled by the permitting authority.

Question 11

What happens if the jurisdiction requests corrections?

Accepted Answer

We can help review and coordinate correction comments with you and your project team. When revisions must be completed by an architect, engineer, contractor, or other professional, we'll help identify what is needed and coordinate the resubmittal.

Question 12

What areas do you serve?

Accepted Answer

Section 105's availability depends on the project type and jurisdiction. Contact us with your project location and a brief description of the work, and we'll confirm whether we can assist.

Question 13

What information do you need to get started?

Accepted Answer

Typically, we'll need the project address, a brief description of the proposed work, your current plans or project documents (if available), and information about any permits or applications already in progress.

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