Permittee The registered contractor, business, or individual that DOT formally authorizes to perform work under an issued sidewalk or street construction permit.
The permittee is legally responsible for the work meeting DOT's stipulations and specifications, keeping the permit available at the job site for inspection, and posting required signage identifying who's doing the work and for whom. When a homeowner does their own DBO repair, they act as their own permittee; when a contractor is hired, the contractor takes on that role and the associated responsibility. Confirming who the actual permittee is on a job — and that it matches who's physically doing the work — is a simple way to avoid disputes if an inspection turns up a problem.
Frequently Asked Questions About Permittee
Who is the permittee on a sidewalk job?
The registered contractor, business or individual DOT authorizes to perform the work under the issued permit.
What is the permittee responsible for?
Meeting DOT's stipulations and specifications, keeping the permit available at the job site, and posting required signage identifying who is doing the work and for whom.
Can a homeowner be the permittee?
Yes, when doing their own work as a Do-By-Owner repair. When a contractor is hired, the contractor takes that role.
Why confirm who the permittee is?
Because the permittee should match who is physically doing the work. A mismatch creates problems if an inspection finds a defect.