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Permitting & Regulatory Compliance for Carpentry

The Permitting & Regulatory Compliance workflow helps carpentry contractors manage the approvals needed before work begins. It covers identifying requirements, submitting applications, scheduling inspections, and documenting compliance. By standardizing these steps, carpenters reduce risk, prevent delays, and improve communication with clients. The workflow also provides accountability for sales and project managers, ensuring nothing is overlooked. Clients benefit from clear communication and confidence in the contractor’s professionalism. With this workflow in place, carpentry businesses can streamline permitting, improve efficiency, and protect margins while delivering code-compliant, reliable projects.

Review framing plan for building code impact

Review structural and framing code requirements

List framing-related approvals (e.g., shear wall, header sizing)

Pull framing plans, load calcs, and license info

Fill out framing-related permit forms as needed

Pay framing permit fees

Follow framing permit progress via jurisdiction portal

Request structural details for headers, beams, walls

Save approved framing permit in master folder

Post framing permit near build area

Set rough framing and final carpentry inspection dates

Make framing visible and accessible for inspector

Accompany framing inspector during walkthrough

Fix framing issues or add blocking as required

Record framing approvals in job file