Estimating & Workflow
Building permit
Approval from the local authority for construction work. The permit records that the plans were reviewed, and it sets up the required inspection when the work is done. Roof and water-damage repairs often need one, and the fee can appear as a line item on the repair estimate.
Common questions
What does "Building permit" mean in Xactimate estimating?
Approval from the local authority for construction work. The permit records that the plans were reviewed, and it sets up the required inspection when the work is done. Roof and water-damage repairs often need one, and the fee can appear as a line item on the repair estimate.
Where does "Building permit" show up in a claim?
The term matters on estimates and scopes across the insurance restoration workflow. Browse the glossary for related terms.
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