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building permit

[/ˈbɪldɪŋ ˈpɜrmɪt/]
nounpl: building permits
alvará de construção
1. An official document issued by local government authorities that grants permission to construct, renovate, or demolish a building or structure
You need to obtain a building permit before starting any construction work on your property.
Você precisa obter um alvará de construção antes de iniciar qualquer obra em sua propriedade.
2. A license that certifies compliance with local building codes and zoning regulations
The contractor submitted all necessary documents to apply for the building permit.
O contratante apresentou todos os documentos necessários para solicitar o alvará de construção.
Synonyms
construction permitbuilding licenseconstruction license

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alvará de construção
Most common term in Brazil
São Paulo
alvará de construção
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
alvará de construção
Standard usage
Portugal
licença de construção
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

pull a permit
get a building permit
apply for a building permit
obtain a building permit
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