- Pre-application meeting with the building department to surface concerns before formal submittal.
- Submit complete, code-compliant drawings the first time — each resubmittal cycle can add weeks.
- Early/foundation permits where available, so sitework starts while the full review finishes.
- Confirm four inputs early: proposed occupancy classification, prior occupancy, code-compliance method, and accessibility evaluation.
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