Permit Violation Corrections
Universal Drafting & Design provides complete drafting and coordination services for resolving permit violations and legalizing unpermitted construction. Whether you received a correction notice, inherited unapproved work, or discovered that past construction wasn’t properly permitted, we help you navigate the process and bring your project back into full compliance.
Our team evaluates the existing conditions, prepares accurate correction plans, and works alongside building departments to ensure your project is approved without unnecessary delays. We simplify what is often a stressful process, giving you clear guidance and permit-ready documentation from start to finish.
Unpermitted work can lead to fines, stalled projects, insurance issues, and complications during sale or refinance — but with proper correction plans and professional support, you can resolve these challenges quickly and legally.
What’s Included in a Permit Violation Correction Package
Each correction project includes all essential documents required to address building department concerns, legalize previous work, and complete the approval process. Our plans are prepared with precision to reflect the true existing conditions and required upgrades.
Updated plot details showing setbacks, structure placement, and any modifications related to the unpermitted work.
Code compliance documentation that identifies the applicable codes and document that the constructed work, including any approved field changes, complies with the adopted building code and permitted plans.
Detailed as-built and proposed plans showing corrected layouts, framing, electrical, plumbing, and structural details as required for review.
Unapproved structural changes, if present, will be reviewed for compliance with applicable prescriptive code provisions. Where conditions exceed prescriptive limits, licensed engineering support will be coordinated to provide required calculations and stamped revisions.
Corrections to bring the project in line with current safety, egress, ventilation, fire separation, and accessibility standards where applicable.
We revise plans and address all reviewer comments until your project receives approval.
We can prepare compliance documentation needed for escrow, refinancing, or insurance verification.
Additional Services Required in Specific Cases
- Structural Engineering – For load-bearing alterations, removed walls, roof modifications, foundation changes, or framing done without approval.
- Topographic or As-Built Survey - For projects affecting lot boundaries, slopes, grading, or setbacks.
- Civil Plans - If unpermitted work impacted drainage, utilities, retaining walls, or site access.
- Gas, Plumbing, & Mechanical Plans - Updated diagrams for unpermitted upgrades, reroutes, or system modifications to ensure code compliance.