Who Pulls the Permit for My New Metal Building?

This is one of the most common questions we get from our customers: “How does a metal building permit work? Will you pull that for me?” 

The short answer is that pulling a building permit is usually the property owner’s responsibility. This is standard practice for most construction projects that require a permit, including metal buildings. But don’t worry – we’re here to help you navigate the permitting process with greater confidence and less confusion.

What is a building permit, exactly?

A building permit is an official approval from your local government building authority for you to begin a construction project. The basic point is to ensure your structure complies with all applicable construction, zoning, land-use, and human-safety policies in your area. Not all building projects require permits, but many do.

Will I need a permit for my metal building?

That depends. If you’re primarily planning to use your metal building for human occupancy or commercial purposes, then you’ll likely need a permit. But for something simple like a personal storage shed, a permit may not be required. 

The best way to find out is to check with your local building official to determine which codes, regulations, and standards may apply to your particular structure. Also note that if a permit is required, you’ll need to obtain that first before your building can be scheduled for delivery and installation.

Why is the property owner responsible for pulling the building permit?

Permits issued by your local county and/or municipality are directly tied to the property where the building will be installed. Because of this, it usually falls on the property owner to:

• Submit the permit application
• Confirm local zoning requirements
• Meet setback rules and property line regulations
• Verify approved building locations

Local offices typically require the property owner’s authorization or signature in order to process the requested building permit.

Why should permits be handled early?

The permitting process can take some time, depending on your local office and on the nature of your building project. Because that’s true, you definitely don’t want to wait until the last minute to start the process. Handling permits early helps prevent unwanted frustrations like building installation delays, scheduling changes, and other last-minute surprises. The sooner you obtain any necessary permits, the sooner you can get your building!

How does Carport Central help with building permits?

At Carport Central, our building specialists are very familiar with common building permit requirements in our service areas across the country. While it ultimately falls to the property owner to pull the permit, we’re happy to offer guidance from our many years of experience. We also provide basic documentation that may be needed for the application, including building dimensions and specs, structural details and sketch-ups, and engineering details (when required). These materials help your local permitting office review and approve the project more smoothly.

The Bottom Line 

Pulling the permit is usually the property owner’s responsibility, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Our friendly, knowledgeable team is here to help, and we’ll be here with you every step of the way.

Have more questions about permitting? Ready to get started on your dream building project? Carport Central has you covered! Reach out to us online or connect even faster by calling (980) 321-9898 today.