- What permits do I need? → Depends on scope/city; building permit, possibly zoning/site plan, change of use, shell vs TI, trade permits, health dept., fire marshal, accessibility (TDLR), signs. Pereff manages it.
- How long does permitting take in [city]? → DFW suburbs ~3–8 weeks, Dallas ~6–12; verify per city.
- Do I need a change-of-use permit? → If you're changing occupancy (e.g., retail → restaurant), yes — and it can trigger added code requirements.
- What building code applies? → Municipal adoption of the IBC family (2024 IBC rolling in); verify per city.
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