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The AIA Technology in Architectural Practice Knowledge Community (TAP) serves as a resource for AIA members, the profession, and the public in the deployment of computer technology in the practice of architecture. TAP leaders monitor the development of computer technology and its impact on architecture practice and the entire building life cycle, including design, construction, facility management, and retirement or reuse.

    

  • 1.  Permit Streamlining Best Practices

    Posted 05-12-2014 06:01 PM
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    This message has been cross posted to the following Discussion Forums: Technology in Architectural Practice and Repositioning the Architect .
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    I'm researching Permit Streamlining Best Practices around the country, and would like to hear about Permit Processing successes - and nightmares.   Even a sentence or two is helpful; for cross posting to the PermitStreamline.Com database.  No problem if you prefer to remain 'anonymous' just let me know that.  

    With over 30,000 jurisdictions in the US, the range of experiences and programs Architects face in navigating local approvals all across the board.   My goals is to help the Architects become change agents, taking a leadership role in how our instruments of Service are reviewed by local jurisdictions on the way to getting building permits.  Join the conversation live in Chicago at the AIA Convention, 6/27/2014 from 2 to 3:30 FR206.  

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    Michael Malinowski AIA
    AIA Director - California Region
    Applied Architecture, Inc.
    Sacramento CA
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  • 2.  RE:Permit Streamlining Best Practices

    Posted 05-13-2014 07:40 PM
    1. Find out the documentation required by the AHJ.
    2. Perform a thorough code analysis and report it.
    2.  Provide the required documentation.


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    Charles Graham AIA
    Architect
    O'Neal, Inc.
    Greenville SC
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  • 3.  RE:Permit Streamlining Best Practices

    Posted 05-14-2014 06:34 PM
    I would add to that list to always have a presubmittal meeting with your AHJ. At the presubmittal meeting you walk the AHJ through your project and identify any potential problems you should be prepared to respond to in the submittal.

    Donald Henke AIA

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    Donald Henke AIA
    Senior Architect
    Jacobs
    Plano TX
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  • 4.  RE:Permit Streamlining Best Practices

    Posted 05-14-2014 08:02 PM
    Your three step process makes a lot of sense Charles ... but I wonder if have you have faced situations where

    1      The AHJ requirements were unclear or inconsistent (for example between plan check and field inspection)
    2 The code was interpreted differently between yourself and the AHJ
    3 In addition to the 'required' documentation there were additional requirements that came up later?

    Cheers 

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    Michael Malinowski AIA
    AIA Director - California Region
    Applied Architecture, Inc.
    Sacramento CA
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