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How long does a building permit take?

How long a permit takes depends on the project and the department. Simple work is often issued the same day; projects with plan review take longer, and corrections restart the clock. Only a department’s own published figure is a fair guide, and several states set legal deadlines for permit decisions.

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Published review times

City and projectPublished review time
Phoenix: pool5 days1
San Antonio: fenceSame day over the counter; within two business days online2
San Antonio: deckSmall decks: normally one to two days; large decks: first technical review 2-3 days3
San Diego: water heater2 business days4
Jacksonville: deck25-30 business days for the first review5
Jacksonville: pool25-30 business days for the first review5
Fort Worth: fence7 business days6
Fort Worth: deck7 business days6
Fort Worth: shed7 business days6
Fort Worth: roof7 business days6
Fort Worth: pool7 business days6
Fort Worth: water heater7 business days6
Charlotte: deckCity LDIRL review: 3 business days gateway + 7 business days review (7 business days for subsequent reviews)7
Charlotte: shedCity LDIRL review: 3 business days gateway + 7 business days review (7 business days for subsequent reviews)7
Charlotte: poolCity LDIRL review: 3 business days gateway + 7 business days review (7 business days for subsequent reviews)7
Columbus: fenceOver-the-counter zoning fence review8
Columbus: deckAbout one week (1, 2 and 3 family residential plan review)9
Columbus: shedAbout one week (1, 2 and 3 family residential plan review)9
Columbus: poolAbout one week (1, 2 and 3 family residential plan review)9
Indianapolis: fence10-15 business days (typical first review)10
Indianapolis: deck10-15 business days (typical first review)10
Indianapolis: shed10-15 business days (typical first review)10
Indianapolis: roof10-15 business days (typical first review)10
Indianapolis: pool10-15 business days (typical first review)10
Indianapolis: water heater10-15 business days (typical first review)10
San Francisco: roofGoal: within two business days (historic residential and commercial)11
Seattle: roofSame day (re-roof permits applied for online)12
Oklahoma City: fenceVaries between days and weeks depending on workload13
Oklahoma City: deckVaries between days and weeks depending on workload13
Oklahoma City: shedVaries between days and weeks depending on workload13
Oklahoma City: roofVaries between days and weeks depending on workload13
Oklahoma City: poolVaries between days and weeks depending on workload13
Oklahoma City: water heaterVaries between days and weeks depending on workload13
Austin: fence5 business days14
Austin: deck5 business days14
Austin: shed10 business days14
Austin: roof1 business day15
Austin: pool5 business days14

State deadlines for permit decisions and inspections

These statutes set how long a local government may take to decide, and in some states how soon an inspector must come. Read the conditions: many apply only to complete applications or to certain permit types.

StateWhat the law says
Alaska
  • Typically two to four weeks (agency estimate, not a legal deadline). Processing time is typically two to four weeks after full payment is received.16
Arizona A.R.S. § 9-835; § 11-1605
  • A municipality that issues licenses required under existing ordinances or codes shall have in place an overall time frame during which the municipality will either grant or deny each type of license that it issues.17
  • "License" includes the whole or part of any municipal permit, certificate, approval, registration, charter or similar form of permission required by law.18
  • If a municipality does not issue a written or electronic notice of administrative completeness or deficiencies within the administrative completeness review time frame, the application is deemed administratively complete.17
Arkansas A.C.A. § 14-1-504, as amended by Acts 2025, No. 591
  • 5 business days. No later than five (5) business days after receipt of a request for permit, a local government official shall notify the applicant electronically or in writing as to whether the request for permit meets the regulatory requirements of a complete application under § 14-1-505.21
  • 60 days. A local government official shall act by approval, denial, or a request for revision of an applicant's request for permit within sixty (60) days from the date the local government official receives the request for permit.21
  • Automatic approval. If the local government official does not approve, deny, or request a revision of an applicant's request for permit within sixty (60) days as required under subdivision (a)(1) (c)(1) of this section, the: (A) request Request for permit is automatically approved…21
California Cal. Gov. Code § 65913.3; § 66317 (ADUs); Cal. Health & Safety Code § 17970.3 (inspections)
  • 15 business days. A local agency or state agency shall determine whether an application for a postentitlement phase permit is complete and provide written notice of this determination to the applicant not later than 15 business days after the local agency or state agency received the application.22
  • Building permits count as postentitlement phase permits. Building permits, and all interdepartmental reviews required for the issuance of a building permit.22
  • 30 business days. The local agency or state agency shall immediately transmit that determination to the applicant by electronic mail and, if applicable, by posting the response on its internet website in the manner prescribed in subdivision (b) of Section 65913.3.5 not later than 30 business days after the local agency or state agency determines that an application for a postentitlement phase permit is complete pursuant to subdivision (b).22
Colorado C.R.S. §§ 12-115-120(2)(b), 12-155-120(1)(b), 30-28-213(7), 31-23-316
  • 3 business days. A state electrical inspector shall inspect any new construction, remodeling, or repair subject to this subsection (2) within three working days after the receipt of the application for inspection.23
  • 3 business days. A state plumbing inspector shall inspect any new construction, remodeling, or repair subject to this subsection (1) within three working days after the receipt of the application for inspection.23
  • 3 business days. Regardless of the ordinance or resolution adopted by a board of county commissioners in accordance with subsection (2)(a) of this section, a county permitting agency shall, within three business days after the date the county permitting agency makes the determination to approve, conditionally approve, or deny an application, send notice to an applicant for an EV charger permit that states the county permitting agency's determination on the applicant's EV charger permit application.24
Connecticut Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-263(a)
  • 30 days. Such permit shall be issued or refused, in whole or in part, within thirty days after the date of an application.25
  • 30 days. Pursuant to section 29-263 of the Connecticut General Statutes, the building official shall examine or cause to be examined applications for permits and amendments thereto within 30 days after filing and either issue or deny a permit within such 30-day period.26
Delaware
  • 5 business days. Inspection agencies shall make all inspections within 5 working days of receipt of the application for inspection.27
  • 30 days. The Department of Transportation, through the Office of Aeronautics, shall respond to the Department of Land Use regarding any objections to the issuance of a building permit, within 30 days of the Department of Transportation’s receipt of such permit for review.28
  • 120 days. The County shall take final action on the rezoning application within 120 days after the application is determined or deemed complete, unless the applicant agrees in writing to an extension.29
District of Columbia 12-A DCMR § 105.5; DOB Service Level Agreements
  • No fixed statutory deadline in § 105.5: review within a reasonable time. The code official shall examine or cause to be examined all applications for permit and amendments to applications within a reasonable time after filing.31
  • Third-party certified applications: 15 business days. The Department shall complete its review within 15 business days after the date of submission of a complete application package to the Department, including the required third-party certification.31
  • Homeowner's Center SLA: next business day. Homeowner’s Center Applications DOB’s Service Level Agreement: Next Business Day…32
Florida Fla. Stat. § 553.792; §§ 125.022, 166.033 (development permits)
  • 5 business days. 1. Within 5 business days after receiving a complete and sufficient application, for an applicant using a local government plans reviewer to obtain the following building permits for an existing single-family residential dwelling if the value of the work is less than $15,000: structural, accessory structure, alarm, electrical, gas, irrigation, landscaping, mechanical, plumbing, or roofing.33
  • 30 business days. 2. Within 30 business days after receiving a complete and sufficient application, for an applicant using a local government plans reviewer to obtain the following building permits if the structure is less than 7,500 square feet: residential units, including a single-family residential unit or a single-family residential dwelling, accessory structure, alarm, electrical, irrigation, landscaping, mechanical, plumbing, or roofing.33
  • 60 business days. 3. Within 60 business days after receiving a complete and sufficient application, for an applicant using a local government plans reviewer to obtain the following building permits if the structure is 7,500 square feet or more: residential units, including a single-family residential unit or a single-family residential dwelling, accessory structure, alarm, electrical, irrigation, landscaping, mechanical, plumbing, or roofing.33
Georgia O.C.G.A. § 8-2-26(g) (HB 493, 2019; SB 49, 2021; SB 447, 2026); O.C.G.A. § 36-60-34
  • 5 business days. No later than five business days after receipt of any application related to regulatory requirements, a local building official of a county or municipality shall notify each applicant as to whether the submitted documents meet the requirements of a complete application.36
  • 30 days. …will be able to provide regulatory action within 30 days for plan review or provide inspection services within two business days of receiving a valid written request for inspection.36
  • 2 business days. …provide inspection services within two business days of receiving a valid written request for inspection.36
Hawaii HRS § 91-13.5
  • Agencies set maximum time by rule. Unless otherwise provided by law, an agency shall adopt rules that specify a maximum time period to grant or deny a business or development-related permit, license, or approval; provided that the application is not subject to state administered permit programs delegated, authorized, or approved under federal law.38
  • Deemed approved if the deadline is missed. All such issuing agencies shall take action to grant or deny any application for a business or development-related permit, license, or approval within the established maximum period of time, or the application shall be deemed approved; provided that a delay in granting or denying an application caused by the lack of quorum at a regular meeting of the issuing agency shall not result in approval under this subsection…38
Illinois
  • Permit handling is local. No. If any of these are required, they would be addressed by the unit of local government.39
Indiana IC 36-7-2.5 (unread; HEA 1005 of 2025)
  • 7 business days. All permits require a basic plan review within seven business days of receipt of a complete application for compliance with applicable ordinances.40
  • 3 business days. You will be sent electronic notice within three business days of submittal as to the completeness of your application.40
  • 3 business days. Either jurisdictional staff can perform all the required inspections within three business days of receiving a written request or you may choose and pay an architect, engineer, or Certified Building Official that meets the requirements of HB 1005 (IC 36-7-2.5) to perform all inspections for you and submit their results in proper form.40
Iowa Iowa Code §§ 364.3(23)(c), 103.31(1); 481 IAC 300.4(2)(c)
  • ADU applications: no longer than the normal single-family review schedule. An accessory dwelling unit permit application shall not have a review timeline or schedule in excess of a city’s normal review schedule for a single family residence.42
  • 3 business days. An inspection shall be made within three business days of the submission of a request for an inspection as provided in section 103.25.43
  • 60 days. A person who has submitted a plan for review for which a fee has been assessed pursuant to paragraph 300.4(2)“b” is eligible to receive a refund of the fee if the plan has not been approved or rejected within 60 calendar days of its receipt by the building code bureau.44
Kansas K.S.A. 12-16,224 to 12-16,226 (fast-track permits act); K.S.A. 12-776(c)(2) (Supp.)
  • 60 days. Except as provided by subparagraph (B), a local government shall approve or deny an application and provide written notice of such decision to the applicant within 60 days of receipt of a complete application.46
  • 15 days. If an application is not complete, the local government shall provide written notice to the applicant of the reason or reasons that the application is deemed not complete within 15 days of receipt of the application and provide an opportunity for the applicant to submit missing information, make required modifications or cure any other deficiency.46
  • Deemed approved if no notice in 60 days. (b) If a local government fails to provide written notice to an applicant of the approval or denial of an application within 60 days from the date that such application is received or deemed received by the local government pursuant to subsection (a)(1) or (2), the application shall be deemed approved by the local government.46
Kentucky KRS 198B.6672(3); 815 KAR 35:020 Section 3(4)(b)
  • 3 business days. Any inspection required by KRS 198B.6671 shall be scheduled with the property owner or owners or their agent or agents at least one (1) business day in advance and shall be completed within three (3) business days of the scheduled inspection.48
  • 5 business days. Each electrical inspection shall be completed within five (5) working days of the request for inspection, except for an inspection performed pursuant to subsection (3) of this section.49
Maine 30-A M.R.S. §4103(3); 08-003 C.M.R. Ch. 6 §5(14)
  • 30 days. The failure of the licensing authority to issue a written notice of its decision, directed to the applicant, within 30 days from the date when the application is filed, constitutes a refusal of the permit.50
  • Residential code ties review time to §4103. Insert “in accordance with Title 30A M.R.S. §4103” in its place.51
  • Refusal can be appealed. An appeal may be taken from any order issued by the building official, or from the licensing authority's refusal to grant a permit, to the municipal officers or to a board of appeals established under section 2691.50
Maryland No general deadline confirmed; Md. Code, Local Government § 1-1320(c)(4) for software-approved solar permits only
  • 15 days. (b) Within 15 days after completion, each electrical installation shall be certified by a certified nongovernmental electrical inspector or a governmental unit that is qualified to issue electrical inspection certificates.52
  • 5 business days. (4) A county or municipality shall complete any manual review of a software–approved permit within 5 business days after the permit is approved.52
Massachusetts 780 CMR 51.00, R105.3.1; 780 CMR 105.3.1
  • 30 days. R105.3.1 Action on Application. The building official shall examine or cause to be examined applications for permits and amendments, and shall issue or deny the permit, in writing, within 30 days of filing.53
  • Remedy: complaint or appeal. Failure to act upon the application within 30 days could result in a complaint being registered against the Building Official with his or her appointing authority, the Building Official Certification Committee, or an appeal may be filed with the Building Code Appeals Board for lack of action.53
  • 180 days. An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 180 days after the date of filing, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued…53
Michigan MCL 125.1511(1); MCL 125.1513
  • 10 business days. An application shall be granted, in whole or in part, or denied within 10 business days, except that in case of an unusually complicated building or structure, action shall be taken within 15 business days.54
  • Missing the deadline counts as a denial, which allows an appeal. Failure by an enforcing agency to grant, in whole or in part, or deny an application within these periods of time shall be deemed a denial of the application for purposes of authorizing the institution of an appeal to the appropriate board of appeals.54
  • 5 business days. When a building or structure is entitled thereto, the enforcing agency shall issue a certificate of use and occupancy within 5 business days after receipt of a written application therefor on a form to be prescribed by the enforcing agency and payment of the fee to be established by it.54
Minnesota Minn. Stat. § 15.99 (zoning-related requests); Minn. R. 1300.0120, subps. 8, 9, 11 (building permits)
  • 60 days. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, section 462.358, subdivision 3b, or 473.175, or chapter 505, and notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, an agency must approve or deny within 60 days a written request relating to zoning, septic systems, watershed district review, soil and water conservation district review, or expansion of the metropolitan urban service area for a permit, license, or other governmental approval of an action.55
  • Silence is approval. Failure of an agency to deny a request within 60 days is approval of the request.55
  • Clock restart only with notice within 15 business days. If an agency receives a written request that does not contain all required information, the 60-day limit starts over only if the agency sends written notice within 15 business days of receipt of the request telling the requester what information is missing.55
Montana Mont. Code Ann. §§ 50-60-106(2)(c), 50-60-118(5)(d), 50-60-119
  • 7 business days. The department or local building department shall provide the text or citations requested under subsection (1) within 7 business days.57
  • $50. …it shall pay to the requesting party a sum of $50 for each day beyond the required response period until the text or citation is provided to the requesting party.57
  • Zoning or subdivision review may come first. If a project also requires zoning, subdivision, or other approval, the department or local building department may require those reviews to be completed before determining a building application is complete.57
New Hampshire RSA 676:13, III
  • 30 days. Upon the submission of a completed application, the building inspector shall act to approve or deny a building permit within 30 days; provided, however, that nonresidential applications or residential applications encompassing more than 10 dwelling units shall be approved or denied within 60 days.58
New Jersey N.J.S.A. 52:27D-131; N.J.A.C. 5:23-2.16
  • 20 business days. Every application for a construction permit shall be granted, in whole or in part, or denied within 20 business days, unless the application is limited to the construction of a ramp designed to provide wheelchair access to a one or two-unit dwelling, and required for such access by a resident of the dwelling, in which case the permit shall be granted or denied within five business days.59
  • Deemed denial, appealable. If an enforcing agency fails to grant, in whole or in part, or deny an application within 20 business days, such failure shall be deemed a denial of the application for purposes of an appeal to the Construction Board of Appeals, unless such period of time has been extended with the consent of the applicant.60
  • 7 business days. In that case, a written notice of release shall be given to the applicant not later than seven business days after the resubmission of the revised plans.60
New Mexico
  • CID published processing time, not a legal deadline. Residential permits are being processed in 3 to 4 working days. Commercial permits are processed in 5 to 10 working days.61
  • CID homeowner package: five working days. Upon receipt of the complete permit package CID will enter, review, and approve the permit request and issue a building permit within five (5) working days.61
  • 7 business days. …to an installation if, the appropriate AHJ has failed to approve or disapprove the work or installation to which the connection will be made within seven working days after receiving notification that the work is ready to inspect.62
New York
  • 60 days. Requests for a variance shall be resolved within sixty days of the date of application unless a longer period is required for good cause shown…63
North Dakota N.D.C.C. § 58-03-19
  • 60 days. A township that regulates the construction, erection, reconstruction, repair, or alteration of buildings and structures and issues building permits shall respond to a building permit application within sixty days of receiving the application either by approving the…64
  • Deemed approval and fee return if the township misses the deadline. If the building or structure for which a permit is requested meets all applicable zoning regulations and the board of township supervisors or other appropriate official fails to respond as required under subsection 1, the application is deemed to be approved and the applicant may proceed with the construction, erection, reconstruction, repair, or alteration of the building or structure and the township shall return any permit fee submitted with the application.64
  • Township must note the date received and give the applicant a copy. Upon receipt of a building permit application, a township shall note on the application the date of receipt and shall provide a copy of the submitted application to the applicant with the date of receipt noted.64
Ohio RCO 107.2.1 and OBC 107.2.1 (OAC 4101:8-1-01, 4101:1-1-01); ORC 3781.031, 3781.19
  • 30 days. Time limitation of Application: (RCO 107.2.1) The approval of construction documents under this section is a “license” and the failure to approve such construction documents as submitted within thirty days after filing or the disapproval of such construction documents is an “adjudication order denying the issuance of a license” requiring the opportunity for an “adjudication hearing” as provided by sections 119.07 to 119.13 of the Revised Code and as modified by sections 3781.031 and 3781.19 of the Revised Code.65
  • 30 days. 107.2.1 Time limitation of application. The approval of plans under this section is a “license” and the failure to approve such plans as submitted within thirty days after filing or the disapproval of such plans is an “adjudication order denying the issuance of a license” requiring the opportunity for an “adjudication hearing” as provided by sections 119.07 to 119.13 of the Revised Code and as modified by sections 3781.031 and 3781.19 of the Revised Code.66
Oklahoma
  • Small wireless facility applications deemed approved after 75 days (not building permits generally). An application shall be processed on a nondiscriminatory basis and deemed approved if the authority fails to approve or deny the application within seventy-five (75) days of receipt of the application…67
Oregon ORS 455.467; ORS 455.160
  • 10 business days. (a) For a jurisdiction with a population that is less than 300,000, within 10 business days of receiving a complete application, or shall implement the process described in ORS 455.465.68
  • 15 business days. (b) For a jurisdiction with a population that is 300,000 or more, within 15 business days of receiving a complete application, or shall implement the process described in ORS 455.465.68
  • Exceptions: outside-agency approval, complex structures, director-approved schedules. The plan is for a complex structure that requires additional review as determined by the department or municipality…68
Pennsylvania 35 P.S. § 7210.502(a); 34 Pa. Code §§ 403.63(a), 403.65(b)
  • 15 business days. (a) A building code official shall grant or deny a permit application, in whole or in part, within 15 business days of the filing date or the application is deemed approved.69
  • 5 business days. If the drawings were prepared by a design professional who is licensed or registered under the laws and regulations of the Commonwealth and the application contains a certification by the licensed or registered design professional that the plans meet the applicable standards of the Uniform Construction Code and ordinance as appropriate, a building code official shall grant or deny a permit application, in whole or in part, within 5 business days of the filing date or the application is deemed approved.69
  • Deemed approved if not acted on (one- and two-family dwellings, utility and miscellaneous use structures). (3) If the code administrator fails to act on an application for a construction permit for one-family and two-family dwelling units and utility and miscellaneous use structures within the time prescribed, the application shall be deemed approved.70
Rhode Island R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 23-27.3
  • IBC permit-application/action sections deleted in favor of state law. 105.3, 105.3.1, 105.3.2, and 105.5, Delete IBC sections 105.3, 105.3.1, 105.3.2, and 105.5 without substitution.71
Tennessee Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0780-02-02-.05(1); Public Chapter 1044 (2026), T.C.A. § 7-51-2204 (effective January 1, 2027)
  • 30 days. A local jurisdiction shall conduct an initial plans review for an average of eighty percent (80%) of the jurisdiction’s construction projects within thirty (30) days of receipt of an application.72
  • 30 days. A local jurisdiction shall perform an inspection within thirty (30) days of when the request is made.72
  • 10 business days. …the state fire marshal or appropriate state entity to conduct the requested inspection within 10 business days, instead of 72 hours, of receipt of the request.73
Texas Tex. Loc. Gov't Code §§ 214.904, 233.901, 247.002
  • 45 days. Not later than the 45th day after the date an application for a permit is submitted, the municipality must…74
  • 30 days. (c) For a permit application for which notice is provided under Subsection (b)(2), the municipality must grant or deny the permit not later than the 30th day after the date the notice is received.74
  • Missed deadline: no permit fees, and collected fees refunded. …shall refund to the applicant any permit fees associated with the application that have been collected.74
Utah Utah Code § 10-20-909 (municipalities); § 17-79-810 (counties)
  • 3 business days. (f) "Screening period" means the three business days following the day on which an applicant submits an application.77
  • 14 business days. (a) Except as provided in Subsection (7), once a municipality determines an application is complete, or proceeds to review an incomplete application for plan review under Subsection (3)(b)(ii), the municipality shall complete a plan review of a construction project for a one-or two-family dwelling or townhome by no later than 14 business days after the day on which the screening period for the application ends.77
  • 21 business days. (b) Except as provided in Subsection (7), once a municipality determines an application is complete, or proceeds to review an incomplete application for plan review under Subsection (3)(b)(ii), the municipality shall complete a plan review of a construction project for a residential structure built under the State Construction Code that is not a one- or two-family dwelling, townhome, or a lodging establishment, by no later than 21 business days after the day on which the screening period for the application ends.77
Vermont 24 V.S.A. § 4448(d); 20 V.S.A. § 2731(d)
  • 30 days. (d) If the administrative officer fails to act with regard to a complete application for a permit within 30 days, whether by issuing a decision or by making a referral to the appropriate municipal panel, a permit shall be deemed issued on the 31st day.79
  • DPS to set permit processing time limits. The Commissioner shall establish time limits for permit processing as well as procedures and time periods within which to notify applicants whether an application is complete.80
Virginia 13VAC5-63-100 (VCC 110.1); 13VAC5-63-130 (VCC 113.7); 13VAC5-63-160 (VCC 116.1); Va. Code § 36-105 D 2
  • No fixed day count: review "within a reasonable time", issue "as soon as practicable". The building official shall examine or cause to be examined all applications for permits or amendments to such applications within a reasonable time after filing.81
  • Denial must be in writing with reasons. If the applications or amendments do not comply with the provisions of this code or all pertinent laws and ordinances, the permit shall not be issued and the permit applicant shall be notified in writing of the reasons for not issuing the permit.81
  • New 1-2 family permits cannot be delayed to pace construction. The issuance of permits shall not be delayed in an effort to control the pace of construction of new detached one-family or two-family dwellings.81
Washington RCW 36.70B.020(5)(b), 36.70B.070(1)(a), 36.70B.080(1)(d), 36.70B.240
  • Statutory review deadlines do not cover building-code permits. (b) "Project permit" or "project permit application" does not include permits issued based on compliance with state and local building codes, or a special purpose district's or public utility district's determination of service availability, system capacity, infrastructure requirements, or review of proposed water, sewer, or stormwater civil plans.86
  • 28 days. (1)(a) Within 28 days after receiving a project permit application, a local government planning pursuant to RCW 36.70A.040 shall provide a written determination to the applicant.86
  • 65 days. For project permits which do not require public notice under RCW 36.70B.110, a local government must issue a final decision within 65 days of the determination of completeness under RCW 36.70B.070…86
Wyoming W.S. §§ 35-9-108(b)-(c), 35-9-120(b)(iii); 16-13-101, 16-13-102
  • 21 business days. (b) If the state fire marshal does not notify the sender in writing of violations of the fire or electrical safety standards within twenty-one (21) working days of receiving the plans, they are approved as submitted.87
  • 10 business days. If the state fire marshal does not notify the sender in writing of violations of the fire and electrical safety standards within ten (10) working days of receiving the corrected plans, they are approved as resubmitted.87
  • 5 business days. Plans shall be Accepted or Rejected for Review within 5 business days of date of receipt.88

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  25. Chapter 541 - Building, Fire and Demolition CodesState of Connecticut, General Assembly (Connecticut General Statutes)Revised January 1, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
  26. 2022 Connecticut State Building Code (w/ Errata #1)State of Connecticut, Department of Administrative Services, Office of the State Building InspectorEffective October 1, 2022Checked November 7, 2026
  27. 24 Del. C. ch. 14, subch. III, Other ProvisionsState of Delaware, Delaware Code OnlineChecked November 7, 2026
  28. 9 Del. C. ch. 25, Building Code (New Castle County)State of Delaware, Delaware Code OnlineChecked November 7, 2026
  29. 9 Del. C. ch. 26, subch. II, The Quality of Life ActState of Delaware, Delaware Code OnlineChecked November 7, 2026
  30. 29 Del. C. ch. 92, subch. III, Affordable Housing ActState of Delaware, Delaware Code OnlineChecked November 7, 2026
  31. 12-A DCMR § 105 PermitsDistrict of Columbia, Office of Documents and Administrative Issuances (D.C. Municipal Regulations)Effective May 29, 2020Checked November 7, 2026
  32. Plan Review and Permit Timelines - Service Level AgreementsDistrict of Columbia, Department of BuildingsChecked November 7, 2026
  33. Fla. Stat. § 553.792 (2026 Florida Statutes)State of Florida, The Florida Senate (Florida Statutes)Published 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  34. Fla. Stat. § 166.033 (2026 Florida Statutes)State of Florida, The Florida Senate (Florida Statutes)Published 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  35. Fla. Stat. § 125.022 (2026 Florida Statutes)State of Florida, The Florida Senate (Florida Statutes)Published 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  36. Senate Bill 49 (2021), As Passed (Act 165)Georgia General Assembly (act text on the Governor's site)Effective May 4, 2021Checked November 7, 2026
  37. Senate Bill 447 (2026), as passedGeorgia General Assembly (act text on the Governor's site)Effective July 1, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  38. HRS 91-13.5State of Hawaii, Hawaii Revised Statutes (Legislature)Checked November 7, 2026
  39. Illinois Codes FAQState of Illinois, Capital Development BoardChecked November 7, 2026
  40. Class II Structure Permitting/Plan Review ApplicationsWhite County, Indiana, Building & PlanningChecked November 7, 2026
  41. Plan Review FAQsState of Indiana, Department of Homeland SecurityChecked November 7, 2026
  42. Iowa Code section 364.3Iowa General Assembly, Iowa Code 2026Published 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  43. Iowa Code chapter 103, Electricians and Electrical ContractorsIowa General Assembly, Iowa Code 2026Published 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  44. 481 IAC chapter 300, State Building Code: AdministrationIowa Administrative Code, Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing Department[481]Published September 30, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  45. Iowa Code chapter 103A, State Building CodeIowa General Assembly, Iowa Code 2026Published 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  46. K.S.A. 12-16,226Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes, Kansas Statutes AnnotatedEffective July 1, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
  47. 2026 Senate Bill No. 418 (enrolled), by-right housing development actKansas LegislatureAdopted April 7, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  48. KRS 198B.6672Kentucky General Assembly, Legislative Research Commission, Kentucky Revised StatutesEffective January 1, 2009Checked November 7, 2026
  49. 815 KAR 35:020, Electrical inspectionsKentucky Legislative Research Commission, Kentucky Administrative RegulationsEffective May 3, 2022Checked November 7, 2026
  50. Title 30-A, §4103: PermitsMaine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of StatutesLast updated October 5, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  51. Ch. 6 MUBEC - Residential Building Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings in MaineMaine Secretary of State, Agency Rules (08-003 C.M.R., Maine Office of Community Affairs, Building Codes and Standards)Revised March 4, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
  52. Md. Code, Public Safety § 12-605Maryland General Assembly, Annotated Code of MarylandChecked November 7, 2026
  53. 780 CMR 51.00 Massachusetts Residential Code, Chapter R1 Scope and Application (10th ed., unofficial copy)Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Board of Building Regulations and StandardsChecked November 7, 2026
  54. Stille-DeRossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act, Act 230 of 1972Michigan Legislature, Michigan Compiled LawsLast updated May 23, 2026Checked November 8, 2026
  55. Minn. Stat. § 15.99 Time deadline for agency actionMinnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes, Minnesota StatutesPublished 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  56. Minn. R. 1300.0120 PermitsMinnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes, Minnesota RulesPublished March 31, 2020Checked November 7, 2026
  57. Mont. Code Ann. § 50-60-119Montana Legislature, Legislative Services Division, Montana Code AnnotatedPublished 2025Checked November 7, 2026
  58. RSA Chapter 676: Administrative and Enforcement ProceduresNew Hampshire General Court, RSAChecked November 5, 2026
  59. State Uniform Construction Code Act, N.J.S.A. 52:27D-119 et seq.NJ Department of Community Affairs (statute copy)Checked November 7, 2026
  60. N.J.A.C. 5:23-2, Administration and Enforcement; ProcessNJ Department of Community Affairs (Administrative Code copy)Last updated August 17, 2026Checked November 7, 2026
  61. Frequently Asked QuestionsNew Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, Construction Industries DivisionChecked November 7, 2026
  62. 14.5.3 NMAC InspectionsNew Mexico Administrative Code (State Records Center and Archives)Effective March 10, 2022Checked November 7, 2026
  63. NY Executive Law § 381 (Laws of New York, NY Senate Open Legislation PDF)New York State Legislature (NY Senate Open Legislation)Checked November 7, 2026
  64. N.D.C.C. Chapter 58-03 Township PowersNorth Dakota Legislative BranchChecked November 7, 2026
  65. 2019 Residential Code of Ohio Building Department Resource PackageState of Ohio, Department of Commerce, Board of Building StandardsPublished July 2019Checked November 7, 2026
  66. 2024 Ohio Building Code Rules (OAC 4101:1), effective March 1, 2024State of Ohio, Department of Commerce, Board of Building StandardsEffective March 1, 2024Checked November 7, 2026
  67. 11 O.S. § 36-504Oklahoma Legislature, Oklahoma StatutesEffective November 1, 2018Checked November 7, 2026
  68. Chapter 455 — Building Code (Oregon Revised Statutes)Oregon State Legislature, Oregon Revised StatutesChecked November 8, 2026
  69. 34 Pa. Code § 403.63. Grant, denial and effect of permits.Pennsylvania Code & Bulletin (Legislative Reference Bureau), official full-text Pennsylvania CodeEffective December 31, 2009Checked November 7, 2026
  70. Pennsylvania Construction Code Act, Act of Nov. 10, 1999, P.L. 491, No. 45Pennsylvania General Assembly (palegis.us), Unconsolidated StatutesChecked November 7, 2026
  71. RISBC-1 Rhode Island Building CodeState of Rhode Island, Department of State (Rhode Island Code of Regulations), Building Code Commission / Building Code Standards CommitteeEffective December 1, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
  72. Rules, Chapter 0780-02-02 Codes and StandardsTennessee Secretary of State, Division of PublicationsRevised April 2025Checked November 7, 2026
  73. 113th General Assembly Public Acts, export of the search tableTennessee Secretary of State, Division of PublicationsPublished 2024Checked November 7, 2026
  74. Local Government Code Chapter 214. Municipal Regulation of Housing and Other StructuresTexas Legislative Council, Texas Constitution and Statutes (statutes.capitol.texas.gov)Effective January 1, 2022Checked November 7, 2026
  75. Local Government Code Chapter 233. County Regulation of Housing and Other StructuresTexas Legislative Council, Texas Constitution and Statutes (official file server tcss.legis.texas.gov)Effective September 1, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
  76. Local Government Code Chapter 247. Third-Party Review and InspectionTexas Legislative Council, Texas Constitution and Statutes (official file server tcss.legis.texas.gov)Effective September 1, 2023Checked November 7, 2026
  77. Utah Code 10-20-909, Fees collected for construction approval -- Approval of plansState of Utah, Utah State Legislature (Utah Code)Effective November 6, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
  78. Utah Code 17-79-810 (county building permit plan review and inspections)State of Utah, Utah State Legislature (Utah Code)Effective November 6, 2025Checked November 7, 2026
  79. 24 V.S.A. § 4448. Appointment and powers of administrative officerVermont General Assembly, Vermont Statutes OnlineChecked November 6, 2026
  80. 20 V.S.A. chapter 173: Prevention and Investigation of FiresVermont General Assembly, Vermont Statutes OnlineChecked November 6, 2026
  81. 13VAC5-63-100. Section 110 PermitsCommonwealth of Virginia, Division of Legislative Automated Systems (Virginia Administrative Code)Effective January 18, 2024Checked November 7, 2026
  82. 13VAC5-63-130. Section 113 InspectionsCommonwealth of Virginia, Division of Legislative Automated Systems (Virginia Administrative Code)Effective January 18, 2024Checked November 7, 2026
  83. 13VAC5-63-160. Section 116 Certificates of occupancyCommonwealth of Virginia, Division of Legislative Automated Systems (Virginia Administrative Code)Effective January 18, 2024Checked November 7, 2026
  84. 13VAC5-63-80. Section 108 Application for permitCommonwealth of Virginia, Division of Legislative Automated Systems (Virginia Administrative Code)Effective January 18, 2024Checked November 7, 2026
  85. § 36-105. Enforcement of Code; appeals...; issuance of permitsCommonwealth of Virginia, Division of Legislative Automated Systems (Virginia Law, Code of Virginia)Checked November 7, 2026
  86. Chapter 36.70B RCW, Local project reviewWashington State Legislature, Revised Code of WashingtonChecked November 7, 2026
  87. Wyoming Statutes Title 35 Public Health and Safety (Chapter 9, Article 1)Wyoming Legislature, Legislative Service OfficeChecked November 7, 2026
  88. Plan ReviewWyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety (State Fire Marshal)Checked November 7, 2026
  89. Wyoming Statutes Title 18 Counties (Chapter 5 Planning and Zoning)Wyoming Legislature, Legislative Service OfficeChecked November 7, 2026
  90. Wyoming Statutes Title 16 City, County, State and Local Powers (Chapter 13 Building Permit Timelines)Wyoming Legislature, Legislative Service OfficeChecked November 7, 2026