FIELD SERVICES UNLIMITED, INC.
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Permit Research/ Site Feasibility Research
- A Measure of Your Success

Field Services Unlimited Permit Research and Site Feasibility Studies give you comprehensive information and details to secure certificates of occupancy and a head start for completing construction projects.

FSU’s Research staff is tenacious and expert at getting information from city and state governments to determine:
  • How to and how long it will take to get a Certificate of Occupancy and Building Permit.
  • How ordinances and municipal requirements effect the viability of a site for new business.
We persevere to reach municipal officials until they call back with needed information, and decipher ordinances and codes. This provides you knowledge about:
  • Paperwork required.
  • Steps to follow and length of time needed.
  • Agencies to contact.
  • Fees.


Why Clients Choose FSU:

Information for planning
“We use this information from FSU to plan our construction schedule. Knowing in advance which jurisdictions will take longer for plan-check helps us schedule the whole nationwide project. Also, because we know beforehand what documentation is needed – sealed, stamped plans - details like that, we’re be better prepared.” - Architecture Department, Fortune 500 Company

Three-Day turn-around for Permit Research.

Two-Week turn-around for ground up Site Feasibility Studies.

Customized Reports We tailor the questions and reporting format to give you summarized, critical information that will match your end goals.


FSU’s Experience Counts:
Permit Research - Provides you summarized, critical information to expedite your remodel or expansion, including (but not limited to):
  • Zoning.
  • Permitting processes for all types of permits - Signage, Burglar Alarm, Low Voltage, Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical, and more.
  • Certificate of Occupancy – Issuing agencies, types of permits required, how applications are routed, review times, sequences, notifications and processes, fees.
  • Plan check – whether it’s done in-house, timelines and paperwork are required.
    Accessibility codes and requirements (ADAAG, Title 24, ANSI, etc.).
  • Big Ticket items - Things that have major impact on schedules and budgets.
  • Paperwork - Required documentation and paperwork (copies of application forms are included).

Site Feasibility Research - FSU gives you the knowledge about

which of the following criteria municipalities require so you can make informed decisions whether a site is viable for a new business:
  • Planning, Land Use, Zoning.
  • Site design – Lot lay-out; Parking/Loading; Landscaping; Topography; Soils; Storm Water; Irrigation; Lighting; Signage; Traffic Studies and Engineering; Wind, Snow, Seismic loads.
  • All Permit processes and requirements.
  • Addresses - How to get them assigned.
  • Fire - Codes, Knox Boxes, Fire lanes.
  • Plumbing – Requirements for Restrooms, Water Fountains, Grease traps.
  • Sanitary Sewer, Water, Storm Drainage.
  • Utilities, Electric, Telephone.
  • Copies of Applications, required forms, applicable ordinances.

Credentials
FSU has provided Permitting and Site Feasibility Research for the following clients:
  • Advance Auto ® —Site Feasibility Research.
  • Bank of America © —Permitting Research for lighting upgrades.
  • Burger King ® —New sign program.
  • Countrywide Mortgage © - Permitting Research for Expansion program.
  • Isuzu Trucks © —New sign program.

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