Elite Permits

Private Provider Services

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Plan Review

We review the plans for code compliance prior to submitting them to the local building department, reducing the number of submittals.

Permits for construction

Inspection

We perform inspections in accordance with your schedule, including weekend, before/after hours, saving you significant down time.

PRIVATE PROVIDER FAQ's

How does it work?

Even when using a private provider, your permit has to be processed through the local jurisdiction, however, if we are part of your team we will review the plans for code compliance and ensure that the plan is correct before submitting your permit, considerably reducing the number of re-submissions. For the inspection portion, you will coordinate your inspections with our office to meet your schedule, providing you with greater flexibility and better time management. We will then communicate with the local building departments on your behalf to provide results. The process is slightly different in each jurisdiction.

Will anyone else review the plans?

Yes, utilizing Elite Permits as your private provider only covers the building department portion of your project. The local jurisdiction will still review for Zoning, Health, Fire , and any other local requirements. Our company provides full coordination with these entities to obtain permits with a minimum number of review cycles.

Will I get a reduction on permit fees by the county/city for inspections and /or plan review if I use private provider?

Unfortunately no, most jurisdictions are funded solely by permit fees, therefore they need to receive all possible fees to maintain operations. Local jurisdictions may choose to audit the review and/or inspections as they wish, therefore all audit expenses will be covered.

Do I have to wait for the county/city inspector to audit before covering my work?

No, by State Statute, once the inspection is done by our inspectors, you can proceed with construction. The audit can occur after the work is covered.

Why should you choose us as your private provider?

Elite Permits has the expertise and knowledge of the local permit requirements and will pass the benefits of our knowledge onto you. We act as an intermediary with the essential skills to un-complicate the process, offering you greater convenience and saving time in the overall completion of your project. Elite Permits provides a complete review of your plans prior to submittal, reducing the possibility of rejection. Utilizing the services of our inspectors allows you to coordinate the date and time frame for your inspections at your convenience rather than waiting around for the county inspector to show up at their leisure. On average, depending on the Jurisdiction, using Elite Permits for your plan review and inspections for a new single family home can save you 4 -5 weeks on the completion of the house.

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Exposure represents the adjustments due the characteristics of the terrain surrounding the building.

Exposure B.For buildings with a mean roof height of less than or equal to 30 feet (9144 mm), Exposure B shall apply where the ground surface roughness, as defined by Surface Roughness B, prevails in the upwind direction for a distance of at least 1,500 feet (457 m). For buildings with a mean roof height greater than 30 feet (9144 mm), Exposure B shall apply where Surface Roughness B prevails in the upwind direction for a distance of at least 2,600 feet (792 m) or 20 times the height of the building, whichever is greater.

Exposure C.Exposure C shall apply for all cases where Exposure B or D does not apply.

Exposure D.Exposure D shall apply where the ground surface roughness, as defined by Surface Roughness D, prevails in the upwind direction for a distance of at least 5,000 feet (1524 m) or 20 times the height of the building, whichever is greater. Exposure D shall also apply where the ground surface roughness immediately upwind of the site is B or C, and the site is within a distance of 600 feet (183 m) or 20 times the building height, whichever is greater, from an Exposure D condition as defined in the previous sentence.