This video is part of a series created for Building Safety Month to explain the building permitting process and answer common questions. The video explains that homeowners, contractors, and developers can track the permit’s progress online after the initial permit application is completed in person. They can do this by creating an online account that gives them access to the entire process, including plan review, comments, permit issuance, inspections, and the closing of the permit once the job is complete. The video encourages viewers to establish an online account by following these steps:

 ● Go to the City’s website at sibfl.net

 ● Click on the Building and Development tab on the blue navigation bar.

 ● On the Building and Development page, look to the right-hand side and find an orange circle for Permits and Inspections Online, and click there.

The video also provides a phone number for those who want more information about SMARTGov or other Building Department matters.