Construction & Permitting
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Sample packet
Permit / project status packet
Sample project · 428 Oak Ave commercial addition (fictional)
Executive summary
What happened, what matters, and what to do next — from documents SaralFlow reviewed.
Building permit #BP-2026-1142 active — 2,400 sq ft commercial addition in progress.
Framing inspection passed April 8; electrical rough-in failed April 12 with 3 deficiencies.
City fire suppression requirement added April 10 — not in original scope or approved budget.
3 approved change orders total +$52,800; April billings $64,200 on track to revised contract $472,800.
Estimated schedule delay 2–3 weeks until electrical re-inspection and fire suppression scope resolved.
Key findings
- Project summary: 428 Oak Ave commercial addition · permit #BP-2026-1142 · 2,400 sq ft
- Permit status: framing passed Apr 8 · electrical failed Apr 12 · plumbing not scheduled
- Inspection blockers: 3 electrical deficiencies — junction box, GFCI, panel labeling
- Change-order evidence: CO #3 HVAC +$18,400 approved · total COs +$52,800
- City blocker: fire suppression requirement added Apr 10 — not in original scope/budget
- Cost evidence: April billings $64,200 matched to approved scope
- Schedule impact: 2–3 week delay until electrical re-inspection and fire suppression estimate
Timeline
- 2026-03-01 — Permit issued
Permit #BP-2026-1142 — stamped plans approved
- 2026-04-08 — Framing passed
Inspector J. Park sign-off
- 2026-04-12 — Electrical failed
3 deficiencies — re-inspection required
- 2026-04-10 — City requirement
Fire suppression system added to scope
Output sections
Permit status
- Permit #BP-2026-1142: Active
- Framing: Passed ✓ (Apr 8)
- Electrical rough-in: Failed ⚠ (Apr 12)
- Plumbing: Not yet scheduled
Blocking items
- Electrical: 3 deficiencies — correct and re-inspect
- Fire suppression: Add to scope, get estimate
- Re-inspection needed before insulation/drywall
- Estimated delay: 2–3 weeks
Budget & change orders
- Original contract: $420,000
- Approved change orders: +$52,800
- Current contract: $472,800
- April billed: $64,200 (on track)
Next steps
- Fix 3 electrical deficiencies
- Schedule electrical re-inspection
- Get fire suppression estimate for CO #4
- Update project schedule with 2-week delay
Source evidence
- Building permit application — 428 Oak Ave Confirmed
- Architectural plans — rev 3 Confirmed
- City inspection report — Framing Confirmed
- City inspection report — Electrical rough-in Needs review
- Change order #3 — HVAC upgrade Confirmed
- Contractor invoices — April (4 invoices) Confirmed
- City requirement letter — fire suppression Needs review
Documents reviewed
Building permit application — 428 Oak Ave
ConfirmedPermit Application
Permit #BP-2026-1142 · commercial addition · 2,400 sq ft
Architectural plans — rev 3
ConfirmedPlans
Stamped plans · structural, electrical, plumbing included
City inspection report — Framing
ConfirmedInspection Report
Framing inspection passed April 8 · signed by inspector J. Park
City inspection report — Electrical rough-in
Needs reviewInspection Report
Electrical inspection failed April 12 — 3 deficiencies noted
Change order #3 — HVAC upgrade
ConfirmedChange Order
CO #3: +$18,400 · approved by owner April 5
Contractor invoices — April (4 invoices)
ConfirmedInvoices
Total billed April: $64,200 · matched to approved scope
City requirement letter — fire suppression
Needs reviewRequirement
City requires fire suppression system — not in original scope or budget
Issues needing review
→ Electrical rough-in failed — 3 deficiencies — Inspector J. Park failed electrical April 12. Deficiencies: exposed junction box, missing ground fault, panel labeling incomplete. Re-inspection after corrections.
→ Fire suppression not in original scope — City requirement letter dated April 10 adds fire suppression. Estimate needed — this may require a budget revision and change order #4.
→ Framing inspection passed — Framing signed off April 8. Can proceed with insulation and drywall after electrical clearance.
Missing documents
- Electrical rough-in: Failed ⚠ (Apr 12)
- Re-inspection needed before insulation/drywall
- Fire suppression system estimate — required for Change Order #4 and city compliance before rough-in sign-off
- Electrical correction photos/sign-off — re-inspection cannot be scheduled until 3 deficiencies documented as fixed
Recommended next actions
Fix 3 electrical deficiencies
Fix 3 electrical deficiencies
Schedule electrical re-inspection
Schedule electrical re-inspection
Get fire suppression estimate for CO #4
Get fire suppression estimate for CO #4
Update project schedule with 2-week delay
Update project schedule with 2-week delay
Sample · Demo data — fictional construction project (428 Oak Ave). Not legal or contracting advice.