Permit Management

Your partner for permit submittals and expediting in the southeast

Submittal Management & Expediting

The International Building Code (IBC) and local jurisdictions across the Southeast require formal permitting for nearly all industrial storage and racking projects. LanceCrafted acts as the bridge between your facility goals and municipal approval, partnering with owners, distributors, and installation teams to secure the necessary approvals to build.

By integrating structural engineering, seismic analysis, and fire safety coordination, we ensure your project is fully compliant before the first bolt is turned. Our goal is to protect your timeline by securing the professional sign-offs required to keep your operations moving forward.

  • ✔ Licensed Contractor: As a General Contractor, we hold the proper credentials to act as your Contractor of Record in SC, NC, and GA, with expanded licensing underway.
  • ✔ High Pile Storage Specialists: We navigate the fire-code requirements and facilitate the specialized permitting and sprinkler coordination necessary for high-density storage systems.
  • ✔ Direct Regulatory Liaison: We provide hands-on coordination with local building departments and fire marshals to resolve plan revisions and secure final inspections.
Industrial Permitting Blueprints

Submittal Package Requirements

We facilitate the submittal process using your existing records and can bridge any gaps to ensure a code-compliant package.

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Engineering Packages

Full coordination of PE-stamped drawings, seismic calculations, and rack structural data sheets required for regional building code approval.

02

Fire & Life Safety

Detailed egress plans, commodity classification (SDS) analysis, and sprinkler density coordination for High Pile Storage compliance.

03

Site Documentation

Management of digital floor plans (CAD), life safety analysis, and site-specific measurements to ensure accuracy.

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The Submittal Lifecycle

A step-by-step guide to how we move your project through the city and onto the warehouse floor.

Phase 1:

Submittal Development

  • ✔ Request a quote
  • ✔ Submit project information
  • ✔ In-depth municipal research
  • ✔ Submit project documentation

Phase 2:

Submit to Municipality

  • ✔ Submit package to building dept.
  • ✔ Status tracking & client updates
  • ✔ Implement plan checker revisions
  • ✔ Re-submit to the building dept.

Phase 3:

Approval & Delivery

  • ✔ Final sign-off from building dept.
  • ✔ Notification of "Ready-to-Issue"
  • ✔ Permit pickup on your behalf
  • ✔ Manage required inspections

Common Permitting Questions

Everything you need to know about industrial submittals and compliance.

Q: Do I really need a permit for simple rack repairs or additions?

Yes. International Building Codes and local fire ordinances typically require a permit for any storage system over a certain height or any modification that affects the structural integrity or egress of your facility. Operating without one can lead to "Stop Work" orders and OSHA complications.

Q: What is the typical timeline for permit approval?

Timelines vary by municipality, but most building permits take between 2 to 8 weeks. We proactively manage the follow ups and coordinate revisions immediately to keep this timeline as short as possible.

Q: Can you help if I don’t have the original CAD files for my building?

Absolutely. While we prefer to work with existing records to save you time and cost, we can provide site surveys and develop new digital floor plans and life safety analysis documents to bridge any gaps in your documentation.

Q: How do you handle municipal and city fees?

We prefer a check made payable directly to the jurisdiction to cover the submittal costs. However, we understand every company has different accounting workflows and we're happy to try to accommodate your specific billing requirements.

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Whether you are an out-of-state installer or a local manufacturer, we provide the experise to get your project approved.

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