Building Code Consulting in Washington, D.C. & the Mid-Atlantic Region

Our Building Code Consultants have 40+ years of industry expertise in developing and implementing code-compliant projects throughout the United States. We will ensure that your projects comply with all local, city, state, national, and international building code standards and zoning laws.

Our greatest value comes from our in-depth knowledge of the local, state, and federal building codes that govern construction projects. In addition to providing permit expediting services, our highly skilled Code and Zoning analysts are capable of offering powerful insights to projects of all sizes and complexity levels, from mixed-use developments to historic building renovations. Our clients know we have the code and zoning experience and expertise needed to help them bring their projects to life.

Building Code Compliance & Plan Review

It's essential that your project is set up to succeed from the beginning. By bringing code and zoning specialists in early to review your design plans, you can troubleshoot any potential issues before it is too late. The result is that the approval process takes less time, and you can have confidence that compliance has been achieved.

Zoning Code Analysis & Interpretation

Zoning laws are intricate and filled with legal language that can make it difficult to understand exactly what can and cannot be built. Allen-Norris Permitting and Inspections help remove the challenge by parsing out the specifics and conducting an assessment of your plans and applicable zoning laws in your area.

Building Code & Design Issue Resolution

Allen-Norris Permitting and Inspections highly skilled Code and Zoning consultants have extensive experience with resolving design roadblocks and providing code compliance solutions for large, complex and state-of-the-art projects. We will work with you to provide a custom strategy that meets your design needs and which places safety at its core

Due Diligence & Research

Due diligence is a key step during the permit expediting process, during which we conduct loads of research to provide our clients with every bit of information vital to the project. This information includes necessary legal documents, required department reviews, submittal requirements, area-specific code information, and much more.

Document Management, Filings, & Approvals

Our document management process covers everything from collaboration, workflow design, and even compliance regulation. Permit submissions and compliance inspections generate a lot of data regardless, so choosing a reliable and scalable document management system is key to streamlining and automating workflows. 

Development Approval Process

How long does the process take? Municipal processes and approval delays add tens of thousands of dollars in construction costs to the real estate development process. Variability in municipal fees, approval times, planning requirements, and procedural submissions impact the bottom line of real estate development projects.