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Scrollbar in the Inspection SMS window
We have introduced a scrollbar to the Inspection SMS Window. Using this functionality you can select multiple inspections and can send SMS notification to the corresponding site contact person in one go. 1. Go to Inspection Scheduler. 2. Select ...
Filter using Suburbs in Inspection Scheduler
Inspection Scheduler in PermAssist now allows users to filer the inspections using the suburb. When this filter is applied only the relevant properties which are located in that particular suburb will be shown. Follow the below-mentioned steps to ...
Auto-Populate Complete by Date in Decision [INTERNAL STAFF]
PermAssist now auto populates the Completed by Date in decision section - A new table is added which will hold information about what should be commence by and complete by date - LicenceCommenceAndCompleteByDays Whenever a decision is selected, it ...
Email Notification when pool permit is lodged from Public Portal
When a new Pool Permit Application is lodged from Applicant (Public Portal) an email is triggered to the applicant's email address specified when lodging the application. Also there will be a change in the status of the application with this action. ...
Ability to have different Colours in Inspection Options
PermAssist now allows users to colour code Inspection Option. Follow the below-mentioned steps to add an Inspection Option to an Inspection. 1. Open up an application and navigate to "Inspection section" 2. Click on "Edit Inspection" button. 3. ...
PermAssist Owner made representation
PermAssist now records the Owner Made representation under Notice and Orders section Default Value will be NO
Multiple Insurance Providers
PermAssist now allows you to enter multiple insurance provider's details. You add multiple insurance providers details by, 1. Open up an application and click on "Edit Application" button. 2. Click on "Insurance Details" tab. 3. Click on "Add" ...
PermAssist Owner made representation [INTERNAL STAFF]
PermAssist now records the Owner Made representation under Notice and Orders section, it is a value which customers wants to record A new TinyInt column has been added in Notice and Order Table called, OwnerMadeRepresentation 0 Means: No 1 Means: ...
Category drop down in Forms section
PermAssist now allows to select the category in Forms section. By default, no category will be selected, user can select the category and only the forms which belong to that category will be shown below
Compliance Section in Written Direction Section
We have added a new section in Written Direction to include Compliance Details. This section allows user to enter compliance date and compliance. Kindly follow the below steps to add compliance details in written direction. 1. Open up an application ...
Auto Complete in Checklist Section
In PermAssist Now we have enabled the function to predict existing checklist item (System Admin> Checklist Template) in the comment section, It will auto-populate the checklist items based on your key word.
Changes in Notice and Order Section in PermAssist
The following changes have been made to the ‘Notice/Order’ section of Applications. 1. IssueTo option includes Company Name PermAssist has enabled the ‘Company Name’ to be displayed in the ‘Issue To:’ option under ‘Notice/Order’. When an Applicant ...
Enhancement to Multi Checklist
By considering the feedback received from our valuable clients over the past period of time, Permassist's Multi Checklist window is made cleaner and easier to use than before. We have updated the Multi Checklist window to show the content in easier ...
Notification for message sent from Inspector in Inspection
PermAssist now displays a notification in the Inspection window when a message is sent from the Inspector through the inspector portal. Inspector portal - Click on any given inspection Scroll down and click to add a message - Navigate to the ...
Cladding Rectification Levy Changes - Effective From 1st January 2020
Legislative Changes in Nutshell, An additional building permit levy is being introduced to fund rectification works by Victorian Government in order to address combustible cladding through a program of grants to fund rectification works for high-risk ...
How to use Calendar Feature in PermAssist
Now Users will be able to use the Calendar feature in PermAssist to schedule Events, Meetings and Holidays. Let's see how we can utilize calendar function, 1 - You can select the Event Type from the Drop Down. You can select the event type as ...
View 'No. of Storeys' of a Property via Inspector Portal
Now you can view 'No. of Storeys' of a property in the Inspection List via the Inspector Portal. Follow the below steps in order to add 'No. of Storeys' to a Property via 'Surveyor Portal'. 1. Select the preferred Application. 2. Click 'Levy' icon on ...
View Max Free Inspection information on Applicant Portal
Max Free Inspection information can be viewed via the Applicant portal now. In order to view the information, the user must select an Application and navigate to the 'Application Details' section. Please feel free to contact PermAssist Support in ...
View Property location via MapShare
The location of a Property (VIC) mentioned in an Application can now be viewed via 'MapShare'. User can click the 'Land Data' icon in the 'Property' section of the application to view the Property's location via 'MapShare'. Following Map will open in ...
Notice/Orders - 90 days option for Due Date
PermAssist now has a 90 days option for Due Date - which means if selected will auto populate the Due Date field 90 days after the Issue Date selected. This is applicable for both Notice and Order types.
Live Preview Report
Now PermAssist allows viewing a report within the web application without having to download. 1. Go to Reports and click on the report you want to view. 2. Fill in the relevant details and click on view report. 3. A new tab will be opened where you ...
Multi Level Checklist
Now you can add Multilevel Checklist items to an application. Kindly follow the steps below, to add a multilevel checklist to an application. 1. Navigate to Multilevel checklist in an application. 2. If you want to create a sub-category click on "+" ...
Checklist items in Application - default color (Required further info from Client)
PermAssist has updated the default status of the checklist when they are added to an application. Status is Required further info from Client The color has been changed to Orange color as default Select checklist -
New BCA Classification types
Two new BCA Classification types have been added to PermAssist - 3 – Other Class 3 building 6 – Other Class 6 building To Add to BCA templates under System Admin Select from one of the new BCA items shown Check the details and click submit The new ...
Increased field size of Fee Item
Size of the Fee item Column in Fee Section is increased in a way to display more content in a single line.
Inspection Booking on Applicant Portal
Now you can book for inspection through the applicant portal with ease. 1. Any inspection that does not have a scheduled date can be booked in for an inspection by clicking on the "Request Inspection" button. 2. Fill in the relevant details and ...
Live Search Conditions
Now Permassist allows you to search conditions when adding from the template. Now you can either search by Condition Name or Comment.
Search in CheckList
Now Permassist allows you to search checklist items when adding from the template. Now you can either search by Description or Comment. Can be searched by both Comments and Description added.
How Written Direction feature operates in PermAssist
Written Directions are the list of items which needs to be fixed which are found during an inspection. Earlier PermAssist allows you to add written direction for individual inspections.But now PermAssist has tinkered the written direction to add ...
How to use Application tag feature in PermAssist
This feature will show you how to add application tag to applications based on office. When you are adding application tag to an application,then it will list down all the tags which is related to that particular office.
Nominated levy payer in applicant portal form template
In Applicant Portal, you can specify "Nominated Levy Payer" in form template. Purpose of having this function is when you lodge an application from applicant portal,you will be able to load the form template which will auto populate the information ...
Save forms from Form template in Application - save to specified folder
When saving forms from Forms section in Application,now you will be able to save form to your desired folder. To do that, You will need to follow these steps, When adding a new form, specify Category, Folder Name and other details Navigate to any ...
How to Copy Documents using Copy Current Application function
Now PermAsssist allows you to copy documents from original application to another application by using "copy current application" option in application details section. Please follow the below mentioned steps. 1. 2. 3. Click on the Folder icon to ...
Additional fields in Application Levy
Under Application Levy details for Tassie Application, Users can enable following field.
Viewing Required Certificates in Application Tracking Page
Now you can enable to display "Required Certificates" in application tracking page.
Sorting check list items in System Admin
You can sort/ reorder the checklist items under System Admin > Checklist. 1. Click on the following button. 2. Re-order the checklist items and click on "Submit".
Set Australia as default country in application contact details form
Now PermAssist automatically sets Australia as default country in application contact details forms.
Show SMS details in Application Event Log
PermAssist now allows users to view the SMS details in Application Event Log section.
Ability to Add ABN/ACN for Application Contacts
Applicant portal > Application Contact: Now able to add ABN/ACN for Owner/Builder/MyAccount/Building Practitioner/NaturalPerson My Account
How to Manage Quotations in PermAssist
To issue a quotation, you will need Create a New Application as in below. Then you will need to add Property Details and Applicant Details. Once you add above details you will need to create fee items as in below snip.
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