Scope of Work
Describe specific trades, limits of work, referenced drawings, and deliverables. Tie the scope to permit application pages and sheet numbers to avoid ambiguity during review.
A well-drafted Construction Permit and Plans Contract reduces resubmission cycles, clarifies who pays fees or corrects drawings, and creates an auditable record for municipal reviewers and inspectors. It helps prevent unnecessary delays, minimizes disputes over scope or responsibility, and documents the conditions that must be met for permit issuance and inspections.
Typical users who prepare or receive this contract include municipalities, contractors, owners, and design professionals involved in permit submissions.
Clearly assigning preparation and review responsibilities to these groups reduces back-and-forth and accelerates approval.
Describe specific trades, limits of work, referenced drawings, and deliverables. Tie the scope to permit application pages and sheet numbers to avoid ambiguity during review.
List all submitted plans, specifications, calculations, and supporting reports with revision numbers and dates. Cross-reference sheet index and digital file names for consistent tracking.
Specify submission milestones, resubmittal windows, and review turnaround expectations. Include who is responsible for revisions and associated fees to avoid delays.
State permit fees, professional review charges, and payment timing. Note which fees are refundable and consequences for late payment or nonpayment.
Define acceptance standards, inspection triggers, and conditions precedent to permit issuance or certificate of occupancy to set reviewer expectations.
Identify authorized signers, their roles, and whether notarization or specific authentication is required for filing and record retention.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication Method | Email link, SMS code, or knowledge-based verification |
| Signature Type | Click-to-sign, drawn signature, or PKI-based digital signature |
| Conditional Fields | Show revised plan fields only when 'Revision' is selected |
| Notifications | Notify reviewers, inspectors, and owners on status changes |
Digital submission and eSigning require compatible file formats, secure transport, and integrations with cloud storage or permit portals accepted by the jurisdiction.
Municipal review often takes 2–6 weeks depending on workload
Typically 14–30 days to address reviewer comments
Follows successful review; additional administrative processing may apply
Inspections scheduled after permit issuance; lead times vary
Permits commonly expire after 6–12 months without active work
Upload contract and complete application to the jurisdiction portal
Reviewer issues comments, requests corrections, or approves items
Design team updates drawings, marks changes, and resubmits correction set
Permit issued and inspections can be scheduled
Martin Properties moved permit packages online and centralized contract tracking to eliminate courier delays.
BIS standardized plan indexes and attached revision logs to each permit contract.
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