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Clear communication with the people involved in the permit application process is a key factor, and having all your layouts or plans ready should be imperative.
You must get the message across that what you will be constructing is not just a gigantic steel box with squalid living conditions inside, but rather a residential structure repurposed from what is considered one of the most durable building materials to date.
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After all the construction and prior to moving in, a building inspector will make a final check of the finished structure and clear it with existing regulations, as well as certificate of occupancy. Be transparent and truthful at all times and submit all necessary paperwork in order to more efficiently smooth the process along. It would be better for your project in general if no shortcuts are made along the way. Rather, each step must be meticulously attended to to ensure clearance with local regulators.
