Given a new school building, 130,568sqft, type II-B construction.  Architect estimate of $17.5 million.  Construction bid of $14,406,101 which includes $4,213,619 for mechanical and plumbing work and $1,845,219 for electrical and data.
Question:
1.  What valuation would you put on the project for building permit purposes?
2.  Would the valuation for the building permit include Pl, Mech, and Elec. work?
3.  What would be the cost of the building permit for this project?
4.  If you include the P,M,E work in the building permit valuation, do you require separate permits/fees for Plumbing, Mechanical and Electrical?
 
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Thanks, Rich