No. To have a special event, the building must have a Certificate of Occupancy.

Once the fees are calculated by the inspector, an email is sent to the customer to pay online.

Yes, you can pick it up at the public counter of any office.

Inspectors are assigned by district, with a few exceptions.

No, work cannot be started until a valid permit is issued.

Yes, all special event permits are issued online.

The fees are a part of the inspection fees.

Minor changes usually do not require returning to plan check. All major or structural changes require you to return to plan check.

No, but it would be more helpful if the plan checker was the original one who granted approval.

Yes. Each division has their own permit.