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Questions below refer to the following form and e-mail.

 

City of Carlston

Application for Building Permit                                 

 

The applicant named herein hereby gives notice of his/her intention to commence building work as described below. The applicant confirms that the following details are true and correct.

 

Details of applicant:

Name: Ramon Alvaro

Address: 15 Leslie Circle, Carlston

Telephone: 243-555-4865

E-mail: ramonalvaro@mail-tome.com

 

Details of building to which building work relates: Address: 15 Leslie Circle, Carlston

 

Description of proposed work: Construction of deck at rear of property

The above named applicant has indicated the following in consideration of his/her application:

 

• Detailed plans of the proposed construction

• An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) covering the proposed construction, composed and confirmed by a licensed provider

• Permit processing fee of $200; Optional $10 not provided

 

The applicant confirms that the above statements are accurate and that he or she will comply with Building Regulation 14(1a) if and when a permit is issued resulting from this application. The application is submitted on the date indicated below.

 

Signature of applicant: Ramon Alvaro

Date: May 2

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To: Ramon Alvaro <ramonalvaro@mail-tome.com>

From: no-reply <permitresponse@cityofcarlston.gov>

Date: May 5, 10:16 a.m.

Re: Confirmation of your application

 

Dear Applicant,

 

Thanks for your recent application to the City of Carlston for a building permit. Your application is being processed. This e-mail is to inform you that you will hear from a member of our Inspections Department shortly by telephone to arrange a visit to the property in question. Please note the following inspection dates:

 

Receipt of application

Inspection visit

April 1-20:        

May

April 21-30:

June

May 1-17:

July

May 18-31:

August

 

We usually issue permits within two weeks of inspection visits. Please be available and punctual at the time and date specified by the Inspections Department. Failure to do so may result in your inspection date delayed until the following month.

 

Please note that we will only return original copies of documents submitted with applications upon receipt of the optional $10 fee.

 

City of Carlston


1. Why did Mr. Alvaro complete the form?
A. He is moving to a new city.
B. He was charged a fee.
C. He is filing taxes.
D. He wants to add an extension to his home.
Explain:


2. What is NOT mentioned on the form?
A. Building regulations
B. A fee
C. Application deadlines
D. Contact information
Explain:


3. What is the purpose of the e-mail?
A. To make payment
B. To charge Mr. Alvaro for a fee
C. To cancel an appointment
D. To arrange an inspection date
Explain:


4. When will Mr. Alvaro most likely meet a city official?
A. In July
B. In June
C. In May
D. In August
Explain:


5. According to the form and the e-mail, what will NOT occur?
A. All documents will be returned.
B. A permit will be issued after an inspection
C. A phone call will be made.
D. An application will be processed.
Explain:
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