
permit-tracking-automation
Automate construction permit tracking and management. Monitor application status, track renewal deadlines, manage document requirements, and integrate with municipal systems.
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Permit Tracking Automation
Overview
This skill implements automated permit tracking for construction projects. Monitor permit status, manage document requirements, track deadlines, and integrate with local authority systems.
Capabilities:
- Permit application tracking
- Document management
- Deadline monitoring
- Status notifications
- Compliance checking
- Renewal automation
Quick Start
from dataclasses import dataclass, field
from datetime import date, datetime, timedelta
from typing import List, Dict, Optional
from enum import Enum
class PermitType(Enum):
BUILDING = "building"
ELECTRICAL = "electrical"
PLUMBING = "plumbing"
MECHANICAL = "mechanical"
FIRE = "fire"
DEMOLITION = "demolition"
EXCAVATION = "excavation"
OCCUPANCY = "occupancy"
ENVIRONMENTAL = "environmental"
SPECIAL_USE = "special_use"
class PermitStatus(Enum):
DRAFT = "draft"
SUBMITTED = "submitted"
UNDER_REVIEW = "under_review"
REVISION_REQUIRED = "revision_required"
APPROVED = "approved"
ISSUED = "issued"
ACTIVE = "active"
EXPIRED = "expired"
CLOSED = "closed"
@dataclass
class Permit:
permit_id: str
permit_type: PermitType
jurisdiction: str
status: PermitStatus
application_date: date
issued_date: Optional[date] = None
expiry_date: Optional[date] = None
description: str = ""
required_documents: List[str] = field(default_factory=list)
submitted_documents: List[str] = field(default_factory=list)
def check_permit_status(permit: Permit) -> Dict:
"""Check permit status and upcoming deadlines"""
today = date.today()
alerts = []
# Check expiry
if permit.expiry_date:
days_to_expiry = (permit.expiry_date - today).days
if days_to_expiry < 0:
alerts.append({'type': 'expired', 'message': 'Permit has expired'})
elif days_to_expiry <= 30:
alerts.append({'type': 'expiring_soon', 'days': days_to_expiry})
# Check missing documents
missing_docs = set(permit.required_documents) - set(permit.submitted_documents)
if missing_docs:
alerts.append({'type': 'missing_documents', 'documents': list(missing_docs)})
return {
'permit_id': permit.permit_id,
'status': permit.status.value,
'alerts': alerts,
'is_valid': permit.status in [PermitStatus.ACTIVE, PermitStatus.ISSUED] and
(permit.expiry_date is None or permit.expiry_date >= today)
}
# Example
permit = Permit(
permit_id="BP-2024-001",
permit_type=PermitType.BUILDING,
jurisdiction="City of Moscow",
status=PermitStatus.ACTIVE,
application_date=date(2024, 1, 15),
issued_date=date(2024, 2, 1),
expiry_date=date.today() + timedelta(days=25),
required_documents=["drawings", "specs", "survey"],
submitted_documents=["drawings", "specs"]
)
status = check_permit_status(permit)
print(f"Valid: {status['is_valid']}, Alerts: {status['alerts']}")
Comprehensive Permit Management System
Permit Data Model
from dataclasses import dataclass, field
from datetime import date, datetime, timedelta
from typing import List, Dict, Optional, Tuple
from enum import Enum
import uuid
@dataclass
class Jurisdiction:
jurisdiction_id: str
name: str
region: str
country: str
permit_portal_url: Optional[str] = None
contact_email: Optional[str] = None
contact_phone: Optional[str] = None
typical_review_days: Dict[str, int] = field(default_factory=dict)
@dataclass
class RequiredDocument:
document_id: str
document_type: str
description: str
is_mandatory: bool = True
format_requirements: str = ""
template_url: Optional[str] = None
@dataclass
class SubmittedDocument:
document_id: str
document_type: str
filename: str
file_path: str
submitted_date: date
version: int = 1
status: str = "submitted" # submitted, accepted, rejected
reviewer_comments: str = ""
@dataclass
class Inspection:
inspection_id: str
inspection_type: str
scheduled_date: Optional[date] = None
completed_date: Optional[date] = None
inspector: str = ""
result: str = "" # passed, failed, conditional
notes: str = ""
required_corrections: List[str] = field(default_factory=list)
@dataclass
class Fee:
fee_id: str
fee_type: str
amount: float
due_date: date
paid_date: Optional[date] = None
receipt_number: str = ""
@dataclass
class PermitApplication:
# Identification
application_id: str
permit_number: Optional[str] = None
permit_type: PermitType = PermitType.BUILDING
jurisdiction: Jurisdiction = None
# Project reference
project_id: str = ""
project_name: str = ""
project_address: str = ""
parcel_number: str = ""
# Applicant
applicant_name: str = ""
applicant_company: str = ""
applicant_license: str = ""
owner_name: str = ""
# Status
status: PermitStatus = PermitStatus.DRAFT
current_phase: str = ""
submission_date: Optional[date] = None
approval_date: Optional[date] = None
issued_date: Optional[date] = None
expiry_date: Optional[date] = None
# Work scope
work_description: str = ""
project_value: float = 0
building_area_sqm: float = 0
occupancy_type: str = ""
# Documents
required_documents: List[RequiredDocument] = field(default_factory=list)
submitted_documents: List[SubmittedDocument] = field(default_factory=list)
# Inspections
inspections: List[Inspection] = field(default_factory=list)
# Fees
fees: List[Fee] = field(default_factory=list)
# Timeline
review_comments: List[Dict] = field(default_factory=list)
status_history: List[Dict] = field(default_factory=list)
def get_document_status(self) -> Dict:
"""Get document submission status"""
required_types = {d.document_type for d in self.required_documents if d.is_mandatory}
submitted_types = {d.document_type for d in self.submitted_documents}
return {
'required': len(required_types),
'submitted': len(submitted_types),
'missing': list(required_types - submitted_types),
'complete': required_types.issubset(submitted_types)
}
def get_fee_status(self) -> Dict:
"""Get fee payment status"""
total = sum(f.amount for f in self.fees)
paid = sum(f.amount for f in self.fees if f.paid_date)
overdue = [f for f in self.fees if not f.paid_date and f.due_date < date.today()]
return {
'total_amount': total,
'paid_amount': paid,
'outstanding': total - paid,
'overdue_fees': len(overdue)
}
Permit Tracking Engine
from datetime import date, datetime, timedelta
from typing import List, Dict, Optional
import json
class PermitTracker:
"""Track and manage construction permits"""
def __init__(self, project_id: str):
self.project_id = project_id
self.applications: Dict[str, PermitApplication] = {}
self.jurisdictions: Dict[str, Jurisdiction] = {}
def add_jurisdiction(self, jurisdiction: Jurisdiction):
"""Register jurisdiction"""
self.jurisdictions[jurisdiction.jurisdiction_id] = jurisdiction
def create_application(self, permit_type: PermitType,
jurisdiction_id: str,
project_name: str,
project_address: str) -> PermitApplication:
"""Create new permit application"""
jurisdiction = self.jurisdictions.get(jurisdiction_id)
app = PermitApplication(
application_id=f"APP-{uuid.uuid4().hex[:8].upper()}",
permit_type=permit_type,
jurisdiction=jurisdiction,
project_id=self.project_id,
project_name=project_name,
project_address=project_address,
status=PermitStatus.DRAFT
)
# Load required documents for permit type
app.required_documents = self._get_required_documents(permit_type, jurisdiction_id)
self.applications[app.application_id] = app
return app
def _get_required_documents(self, permit_type: PermitType,
jurisdiction_id: str) -> List[RequiredDocument]:
"""Get required documents for permit type"""
# Standard requirements (would be loaded from database)
base_requirements = {
PermitType.BUILDING: [
RequiredDocument("DOC-001", "site_plan", "Site plan showing property boundaries"),
RequiredDocument("DOC-002", "floor_plans", "Architectural floor plans"),
RequiredDocument("DOC-003", "elevations", "Building elevations"),
RequiredDocument("DOC-004", "structural", "Structural drawings and calculations"),
RequiredDocument("DOC-005", "title_survey", "Title survey"),
RequiredDocument("DOC-006", "owner_auth", "Owner authorization letter"),
],
PermitType.ELECTRICAL: [
RequiredDocument("DOC-101", "electrical_plans", "Electrical plans"),
RequiredDocument("DOC-102", "load_calculations", "Electrical load calculations"),
RequiredDocument("DOC-103", "panel_schedule", "Panel schedule"),
],
PermitType.PLUMBING: [
RequiredDocument("DOC-201", "plumbing_plans", "Plumbing plans"),
RequiredDocument("DOC-202", "fixture_schedule", "Fixture schedule"),
RequiredDocument("DOC-203", "riser_diagrams", "Riser diagrams"),
]
}
return base_requirements.get(permit_type, [])
def submit_application(self, application_id: str) -> Dict:
"""Submit permit application"""
app = self.applications.get(application_id)
if not app:
return {'success': False, 'error': 'Application not found'}
# Check documents
doc_status = app.get_document_status()
if not doc_status['complete']:
return {
'success': False,
'error': 'Missing required documents',
'missing': doc_status['missing']
}
# Update status
app.status = PermitStatus.SUBMITTED
app.submission_date = date.today()
app.current_phase = "Initial Review"
# Record history
app.status_history.append({
'date': date.today().isoformat(),
'status': 'submitted',
'notes': 'Application submitted for review'
})
# Calculate expected timeline
jurisdiction = app.jurisdiction
if jurisdiction and jurisdiction.typical_review_days:
review_days = jurisdiction.typical_review_days.get(
app.permit_type.value, 30
)
expected_decision = date.today() + timedelta(days=review_days)
else:
expected_decision = date.today() + timedelta(days=30)
return {
'success': True,
'submission_date': app.submission_date.isoformat(),
'expected_decision': expected_decision.isoformat()
}
def update_status(self, application_id: str, new_status: PermitStatus,
notes: str = "", reviewer: str = ""):
"""Update application status"""
app = self.applications.get(application_id)
if not app:
return
old_status = app.status
app.status = new_status
if new_status == PermitStatus.APPROVED:
app.approval_date = date.today()
elif new_status == PermitStatus.ISSUED:
app.issued_date = date.today()
app.permit_number = f"P-{date.today().year}-{len(self.applications):05d}"
# Set expiry (typically 1-2 years)
app.expiry_date = date.today() + timedelta(days=365)
app.status_history.append({
'date': date.today().isoformat(),
'from_status': old_status.value,
'to_status': new_status.value,
'notes': notes,
'reviewer': reviewer
})
def add_document(self, application_id: str, document_type: str,
filename: str, file_path: str) -> SubmittedDocument:
"""Add document to application"""
app = self.applications.get(application_id)
if not app:
return None
# Check if updating existing document
existing = [d for d in app.submitted_documents if d.document_type == document_type]
version = max(d.version for d in existing) + 1 if existing else 1
doc = SubmittedDocument(
document_id=f"SUB-{uuid.uuid4().hex[:8].upper()}",
document_type=document_type,
filename=filename,
file_path=file_path,
submitted_date=date.today(),
version=version
)
app.submitted_documents.append(doc)
return doc
def schedule_inspection(self, application_id: str,
inspection_type: str,
requested_date: date) -> Inspection:
"""Schedule inspection"""
app = self.applications.get(application_id)
if not app:
return None
inspection = Inspection(
inspection_id=f"INS-{uuid.uuid4().hex[:8].upper()}",
inspection_type=inspection_type,
scheduled_date=requested_date
)
app.inspections.append(inspection)
return inspection
def record_inspection_result(self, application_id: str,
inspection_id: str,
result: str,
notes: str = "",
corrections: List[str] = None):
"""Record inspection result"""
app = self.applications.get(application_id)
if not app:
return
for inspection in app.inspections:
if inspection.inspection_id == inspection_id:
inspection.completed_date = date.today()
inspection.result = result
inspection.notes = notes
if corrections:
inspection.required_corrections = corrections
break
Deadline Monitoring
from datetime import date, timedelta
from typing import List, Dict
class DeadlineMonitor:
"""Monitor permit deadlines and send alerts"""
def __init__(self, tracker: PermitTracker):
self.tracker = tracker
self.alert_thresholds = {
'expiry': [90, 60, 30, 14, 7], # Days before expiry
'fee_due': [30, 14, 7, 1], # Days before fee due
'inspection': [7, 3, 1] # Days before inspection
}
def check_all_deadlines(self) -> List[Dict]:
"""Check all permit deadlines"""
alerts = []
today = date.today()
for app_id, app in self.tracker.applications.items():
# Check expiry
if app.expiry_date:
days_to_expiry = (app.expiry_date - today).days
for threshold in self.alert_thresholds['expiry']:
if days_to_expiry == threshold:
alerts.append({
'type': 'expiry_warning',
'application_id': app_id,
'permit_number': app.permit_number,
'permit_type': app.permit_type.value,
'expiry_date': app.expiry_date.isoformat(),
'days_remaining': days_to_expiry,
'priority': 'high' if days_to_expiry <= 14 else 'medium'
})
break
if days_to_expiry < 0:
alerts.append({
'type': 'expired',
'application_id': app_id,
'permit_number': app.permit_number,
'permit_type': app.permit_type.value,
'expiry_date': app.expiry_date.isoformat(),
'days_overdue': abs(days_to_expiry),
'priority': 'critical'
})
# Check fees
for fee in app.fees:
if not fee.paid_date:
days_to_due = (fee.due_date - today).days
for threshold in self.alert_thresholds['fee_due']:
if days_to_due == threshold:
alerts.append({
'type': 'fee_due',
'application_id': app_id,
'fee_type': fee.fee_type,
'amount': fee.amount,
'due_date': fee.due_date.isoformat(),
'days_remaining': days_to_due,
'priority': 'high' if days_to_due <= 7 else 'medium'
})
break
if days_to_due < 0:
alerts.append({
'type': 'fee_overdue',
'application_id': app_id,
'fee_type': fee.fee_type,
'amount': fee.amount,
'due_date': fee.due_date.isoformat(),
'days_overdue': abs(days_to_due),
'priority': 'critical'
})
# Check inspections
for inspection in app.inspections:
if inspection.scheduled_date and not inspection.completed_date:
days_to_inspection = (inspection.scheduled_date - today).days
for threshold in self.alert_thresholds['inspection']:
if days_to_inspection == threshold:
alerts.append({
'type': 'upcoming_inspection',
'application_id': app_id,
'inspection_type': inspection.inspection_type,
'scheduled_date': inspection.scheduled_date.isoformat(),
'days_remaining': days_to_inspection,
'priority': 'medium'
})
break
return sorted(alerts, key=lambda x: (
0 if x['priority'] == 'critical' else 1 if x['priority'] == 'high' else 2
))
def get_permit_calendar(self, months_ahead: int = 3) -> Dict[str, List[Dict]]:
"""Get calendar of permit events"""
today = date.today()
end_date = today + timedelta(days=months_ahead * 30)
calendar = {}
for app_id, app in self.tracker.applications.items():
# Expiry dates
if app.expiry_date and today <= app.expiry_date <= end_date:
date_str = app.expiry_date.isoformat()
if date_str not in calendar:
calendar[date_str] = []
calendar[date_str].append({
'type': 'expiry',
'application_id': app_id,
'description': f"{app.permit_type.value} permit expires"
})
# Inspections
for inspection in app.inspections:
if (inspection.scheduled_date and
not inspection.completed_date and
today <= inspection.scheduled_date <= end_date):
date_str = inspection.scheduled_date.isoformat()
if date_str not in calendar:
calendar[date_str] = []
calendar[date_str].append({
'type': 'inspection',
'application_id': app_id,
'description': f"{inspection.inspection_type} inspection"
})
# Fee due dates
for fee in app.fees:
if not fee.paid_date and today <= fee.due_date <= end_date:
date_str = fee.due_date.isoformat()
if date_str not in calendar:
calendar[date_str] = []
calendar[date_str].append({
'type': 'fee_due',
'application_id': app_id,
'description': f"{fee.fee_type} fee ${fee.amount}"
})
return dict(sorted(calendar.items()))
Reporting
import pandas as pd
def generate_permit_report(tracker: PermitTracker, output_path: str) -> str:
"""Generate permit status report"""
with pd.ExcelWriter(output_path, engine='openpyxl') as writer:
# Summary
summary_data = []
for app in tracker.applications.values():
doc_status = app.get_document_status()
fee_status = app.get_fee_status()
summary_data.append({
'Application ID': app.application_id,
'Permit Number': app.permit_number or 'Pending',
'Type': app.permit_type.value,
'Status': app.status.value,
'Submitted': app.submission_date,
'Issued': app.issued_date,
'Expires': app.expiry_date,
'Documents': f"{doc_status['submitted']}/{doc_status['required']}",
'Fees Outstanding': fee_status['outstanding']
})
pd.DataFrame(summary_data).to_excel(writer, sheet_name='Summary', index=False)
# Status by type
by_type = {}
for app in tracker.applications.values():
t = app.permit_type.value
if t not in by_type:
by_type[t] = {'total': 0, 'active': 0, 'pending': 0}
by_type[t]['total'] += 1
if app.status == PermitStatus.ACTIVE:
by_type[t]['active'] += 1
elif app.status in [PermitStatus.SUBMITTED, PermitStatus.UNDER_REVIEW]:
by_type[t]['pending'] += 1
pd.DataFrame(by_type).T.to_excel(writer, sheet_name='By_Type')
return output_path
Quick Reference
| Permit Type | Typical Documents | Review Time |
|---|---|---|
| Building | Site plan, drawings, calculations | 2-8 weeks |
| Electrical | E-plans, load calc, panel schedule | 1-4 weeks |
| Plumbing | P-plans, fixture schedule, risers | 1-4 weeks |
| Mechanical | M-plans, equipment schedule | 1-4 weeks |
| Fire | Fire alarm, sprinkler plans | 2-6 weeks |
| Demolition | Demo plan, survey, abatement | 1-3 weeks |
Resources
- International Building Code (IBC): Building standards
- Local AHJ Websites: Authority Having Jurisdiction portals
- DDC Website: https://datadrivenconstruction.io
Next Steps
- See
document-classification-nlpfor document processing - See
n8n-workflow-automationfor notification workflows - See
safety-compliance-checkerfor inspection integration
FAQ
What does the permit-tracking-automation skill do?
Automate construction permit tracking and management. Monitor application status, track renewal deadlines, manage document requirements, and integrate with municipal systems.
How do I install permit-tracking-automation?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/datadrivenconstruction/ddc_skills_for_ai_agents_in_construction --skill permit-tracking-automation in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/permit-tracking-automation/ (personal) or .claude/skills/permit-tracking-automation/ (project).
Which AI agents can use permit-tracking-automation?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is permit-tracking-automation safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains permit-tracking-automation?
It is published by datadrivenconstruction in datadrivenconstruction/ddc_skills_for_ai_agents_in_construction. It has 245 recorded installs.
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Use for lark-cli setup/auth tasks: auth login/status/logout, user vs bot identity, business-domain permissions (--domain, including all/docs/drive), missing scopes, revoking authorization, or handling notice JSON.
lark-im
open.feishu.cn
飞书即时通讯:收发消息和管理群聊。发送和回复消息、搜索聊天记录、管理群聊成员、上传下载图片和文件、管理表情回复、发送应用内/短信/电话加急、发送和处理交互卡片(Interactive Card)、监听卡片按钮回调(card.action.trigger)。当用户需要发消息、查看或搜索聊天记录、下载聊天中的文件、查看群成员、搜索群、创建群聊或话题群、管理标记数据、管理 Feed 置顶(添加/移除/查询置顶会话)、管理标签数据、处理卡片回调时使用。