What’s lurking under the surface of your building?
If work was done without #commercial #building #permits, you could be in for an unfortunate surprise.

Why commercial building permits are important

Commercial building permits are your local government’s way of ensuring that businesses keep their customers and employees safe by complying with current building codes.
Without obtaining a commercial building permit, an inexperienced owner could alter their property in a way that makes it a liability.
Building permits in #Florida are needed for:
Construction – including renovations and additions;
Alterations – such as re-roofing projects;
Repairs – such as major plumbing and electrical.

Keep in mind, that this is not an all-inclusive list; its intent is to make you ask questions when touring prospective commercial properties so you can get the most accurate information possible.

When Building Permits Aren’t Pulled
Construction not meeting code is something Florida building inspectors encounter every day.

Whether their intentions were innocent or not, property owners who didn’t submit a building permit application for renovations and improvements are putting future owners at risk.

What You Can Do
Unless you are purchasing new construction, there is always a risk that you are buying a home or commercial building that has had unlicensed work (and even then, that’s no guarantee that it’s ready to occupy). A little bit of due diligence, in the beginning, will save you from a world of stress later on.

The best way to tell whether a property is safe to occupy and do business is to get a professional commercial code inspection.

A typical commercial inspection gives you an idea of the building’s current condition as well as what you can expect after ownership has been transferred to you. Code inspections, on the other hand, are a much more exhaustive type of inspection, looking out for any code violations which could indicate unpermitted work.

An experienced code inspector like those at BIS can tell which features of a property are up to code and which ones fall short. If any glaring issues are discovered, we can tell you before you purchase the property.

What to Do If Code Violations Are Discovered
If your inspection uncovers any code violations, don’t move forward with the sale until the issue is resolved to your satisfaction.
This could mean the seller is responsible for bringing the building up to code before ownership is transferred to you. Or it could mean walking away from the property.

The Building Inspection Services Way
Building inspections are more than just a “good idea,” they’re a way to protect your future investment and ensure that you don’t get in over your head.

Remember, there is no return policy or Lemon Law on real estate. If you inherit a $200,000+ problem from the previous owner, it’s now your problem and you will be liable for correcting it.
This is just another reason why buyers should always get a commercial building inspection from a qualified inspector.

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