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Residential Construction Permits require an average of 14 working days for approval or response. Additional approvals from other departments are also required to issue a permit. Commercial Construction Permits require an average of 28 working days for approval.

Permits from the Planning and Building Divisions are required for all decks over 2.5 feet above the ground or decks that are covered by a roof or canopy for an area of 200 square feet or greater. The permit ensures the structure is safe, complies with setbacks, and not harmful to utility lines, the environment, etc.

Permits are required for any new construction or alterations and additions to existing buildings. This includes: y Electrical y Manufactured home y Elevator work y Structural (Building) y Plumbing y Mechanical y Boiler Check out PermitsProtect.info for a basic list of what does and does not require a permit.

Depending on the type of permit and the complexity of the project, plan reviews may take between 24 hours and 10 business days for the initial review, except for any corrections needed. If corrections are needed, known as reworks, review may take between 24 hours and 10 business days once corrections are submitted.

Even on the smallest of renovations you can expect to pay approximately $5,000 to obtain a work permit--broken down into at least $2,500 for an R.A. or P.E. to prepare simple drawings (do not expect high design), $1,800 for the expediter and $700 for the D.O.B. fees.

In Metro Manila, it usually takes a month or two or even longer. In the provinces, it takes less than a month. There are also areas that just take a few days. It could cost you as low as PhP15,000 or as much as PhP200,000 depending on the size of the project and the project location.

Upon receipt of a properly completed application, BEC typically will issue a permit within three business days. To verify that the electrician you are planning to hire is licensed, call 311 or log on to DOBIs website at NYC.gov/buildings and follow the prompts for the Building Information system (BIS).