Guides

Step-by-step answers for permits, plan check, submittals and document control.

• Garage Conversion Permits: What You Need and Why

  Garage conversion permits start with a building permit, plus trade permits and a parking check. What cities ask for, and how California ADU law changes it.

• How Long Is a Building Permit Good For? The Two Clocks

  Under the model codes, a building permit is good for 180 days to start work and 180 days between inspections. How each clock works and how to extend it.