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Summary: A pre-submittal conference is your opportunity to ask questions about how to make your project comply with the construction codes. You should request this meeting before you apply for your permit. We use the pre-submittal conference to identify the options you have to go forward with your project. Once we have an agreement on your options, you can proceed with confidence. This helps you avoid issues or changes later, when they can be more expensive.

Date Revised: 07/28/2022

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