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demolition permit

[ˌdeməˈlɪʃən ˈpɜrmɪt]
nounpl: demolition permits
alvará de demolição
1. An official document or license issued by local government authorities granting permission to demolish or tear down a building or structure
The construction company obtained a demolition permit before tearing down the old warehouse.
A empresa de construção obteve um alvará de demolição antes de derrubar o antigo armazém.
2. Legal authorization required to ensure that demolition work complies with building codes, safety regulations, and environmental standards
Without a demolition permit, the contractor faces substantial fines and legal penalties.
Sem um alvará de demolição, o empreiteiro enfrenta multas substanciais e penalidades legais.
Synonyms
demolition licensedemolition authorizationwrecking permit
Antonyms
building permitconstruction permit

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alvará de demolição
Most common and formal term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
alvará de demolição
Standard usage in São Paulo municipalities
Rio de Janeiro
alvará de demolição
Standard usage in Rio de Janeiro municipalities
Portugal
licença de demolição
Portuguese prefer 'licença' over 'alvará' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

pull a permit
get the green light
jump through regulatory hoops
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