Does a building permit expire?

Any building permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized is commenced within 180 days after its issuance. The building official, upon written request, may issue extensions not exceeding 180 days each for a building permit.

Work under such a permit, in the opinion of the building official, must proceed in good faith continuously to completion so far as reasonably practicable under the circumstances. If the work on the site authorized is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced the permit shall become invalid.    

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1. When is a building permit necessary?
2. What are the fees for building, wiring, plumbing, gas permits, and other building department functions?
3. What is the process for applying for a building permit?
4. How long does it take to process a permit application?
5. Who can apply for a permit?
6. Who can be issued a building permit?
7. Can a homeowner apply for and be issued a building permit?
8. Can a homeowner apply for any Wiring, Plumbing, or Gas permits?
9. Does a building permit expire?