What is one condition the chief building official might impose when granting a conditional permit?

A conditional permit is often granted by a chief building official under certain circumstances that indicate there may be uncertainties about the project's compliance with the building code but where immediate construction is nonetheless considered necessary. One common condition that can be imposed in these instances is the provision of security for compliance with restoration requirements.

This means the building official may require the applicant to provide some form of financial assurance or security to ensure that any necessary modifications, repairs, or restorations are completed in accordance with existing codes and regulations. Such a condition helps protect public safety and ensure compliance while allowing the work to begin, acknowledging that certain criteria need to be assessed or addressed further down the line. By placing this requirement, the chief building official is taking steps to ensure that even if the project moves forward under the conditional permit, there will be accountability and a mechanism to compel compliance in the future.