Factory review and local approval solve different parts of a modular project. A reliable permit map names every authority, submission, prerequisite, inspection, owner, and decision date from design through occupancy.
Decision snapshot
| Decision | Practical approach | Watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Off-site scope | Who reviews the factory-built portion? | Approved plans and required labels |
| Site scope | Who permits foundation, utilities, and site work? | Local permits and inspection sequence |
| Completion | What authorizes use of the home? | Final approvals and occupancy record |
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Identify every authority
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Separate design approval from site permits
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Build a prerequisite network
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Plan inspections around concealed work
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Control revisions and occupancy closeout
Action checklist
- Authority and scope matrix
- Current approved factory and site sets
- Submission/prerequisite schedule
- Inspection request and evidence plan
- Revision-control procedure
- Final approval and occupancy checklist
Working worksheet
Record these fields in the same working document so the decision can be reviewed and handed off:
- Authority
- Submission or inspection
- Owner
- Prerequisites
- Approval evidence and expiration
Common failure patterns
- Assuming factory approval covers zoning or site work
- Starting concealed work before inspection requirements are known
- Letting field changes bypass the approved-document process