Resource Type: Types of Building Permits

What is a Seismic Retrofit? Seismic activity is not foreign to California where, according to California’s Department of Conservation, significant earthquakes of magnitude 5.5 and higher occur two or three times per year. Therefore, seismic retrofit programs were put in place to ensure the reinforcement of more vulnerable buildings built prior to 1977. At Permit Advisors, our Project Managers have tackled several permit processes related to seismic retrofits such as structural permits and fault line investigations. Before we go into detail on the permits themselves, let’s discuss what a seismic retrofit is. A seismic retrofit is a process where an …

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A building or construction permit is an approval issued by the city or government agency having jurisdiction over a parcel of land. Building permits provide applicants with the legal authority to complete construction work. They are in place to help the government ensure that a structure is legal, safe, and meets code. Building permits help certify that fire hazards, structural failures, and harmful errors are avoided. A building permit generally pertains to work that is not covered by sub-trade permits. For example, a building permit would pertain to alterations on the interior of an office building such as creating a …

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