Can the project owner entrust the construction contractor to handle the construction permit?
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Can the project owner entrust the construction contractor to handle the construction permit? Can the construction company charge a fee?
Check the contract terms; this situation is not common, as many documents cannot be provided by the construction party.
It depends on the terms of the contract; if there is none, one can first estimate the costs that will be incurred.
Chemical engineering projects do not require a construction permit; there is no legal requirement for one； However, the Building Law requires a construction permit, which is issued in accordance with building project regulations. Before obtaining the construction permit, it is necessary to get a project planning permit, a land use planning permit, etc. To obtain these permits, fees such as those for urban construction support and local education surcharges must be paid. These fees can be discounted by the relevant authorities; if someone else handles the procedures on behalf of the owner, how should these costs be determined? Generally, owners who wish to save on expenses will not ask the construction company to handle these matters on their behalf
In accordance with relevant laws and regulations such as the Measures for the Administration of Construction Project Permits issued by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, the construction permit should be applied for by the project owner; the construction contractor merely plays a supporting role, for example by providing information on relevant personnel and the qualifications of the enterprise. The project owner remains the one in charge. Additionally, the construction model also needs to be taken into consideration