Planning & EstimatingQuestion 274 of 360
For most commercial plumbing jobs, who is normally responsible for obtaining the plumbing permit before work starts?
a.The material supplier
b.The utility company
c.The licensed contractor performing the work
d.The building inspector
Explanation
The licensed contractor doing the installation typically pulls the permit and is accountable for the work meeting code. Pulling a permit under the proper license also ties liability to the responsible party. Planning must include permit lead time so inspections can be scheduled on time.
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