A building permit is permission to begin construction – a legal document that provides a permanent construction record to certify a building project met the current building code requirements and, when necessary, conformed to approved plans and specifications.
Before starting your project, your contractor should also provide proof of general liability insurance and workers' compensation. These documents are usually attached to the contract agreement.
A New York State licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) must submit construction plans to obtain a permit. A Department plan examiner will review the plans for any legal/zoning objections. When objections are satisfied, the Department will approve the application.
The pre-construction phase includes creating a strategic plan for the project, creating a design, securing permits or entitlements, and gathering the labor and resources required for construction.
The National Construction Code is Australia's primary set of technical design and construction provisions for buildings. As a performance-based code, it sets the minimum required level for the safety, health, amenity, accessibility and sustainability of certain buildings.
If a client fails to provide permits, licenses, or approvals for a project, the contractor may not proceed with the work or risk legal repercussions. Without necessary documentation, the project could be delayed or halted, leading to potential fines, legal liabilities, or termination of the contract.
On August 13, 1946, the Hill-Burton Act was signed into law by President Harry S. Truman. The bill, known formally as the Hospital Survey and Construction Act, was a Truman initiative that provided construction grants and loans to build hospitals where they were needed and would be sustainable.
The Hospital Survey and Construction Act of 1946, commonly referred to as the Hill-Burton Act, provided federal grants to states for the construction of new community hospitals (nonfederal, short-stay hospitals) that would be operated on a nonprofit basis.
For over 50 years (from 1946-1997), the Hill-Burton Act provided hospitals and other health care facilities with access to grants and loans for facility construction and modernization.