In the plans review process, when is the permit to begin construction for the site issued?

In the plans review process, when is the permit to begin construction for the site issued?

• A. Review
• B. Approval
• C. Final inspection
• D. Authorize

Answer: (D)

The permit to begin construction is the official authorization to start work. In plans review, plans are evaluated for code compliance, and after any required corrections, the authority having jurisdiction issues the construction permit. That issuance is the formal act that allows construction to commence. Review and approval describe the evaluation and endorsement steps, while final inspections occur later to confirm ongoing and completed work complies with the codes. So the moment construction can begin is when the AHJ issues the permit—i.e., authorizes the work to proceed.

The permit to begin construction is the official authorization to start work. In plans review, plans are evaluated for code compliance, and after any required corrections, the authority having jurisdiction issues the construction permit. That issuance is the formal act that allows construction to commence. Review and approval describe the evaluation and endorsement steps, while final inspections occur later to confirm ongoing and completed work complies with the codes. So the moment construction can begin is when the AHJ issues the permit—i.e., authorizes the work to proceed.