Permits - how to speed up the process

[Antonio Figueroa]

Hello BP,

   I'm wondering if there are any tips on how to speed up the permit review process and to get a feel for how long it takes others to get them reviewed and approved.  For reference I am working on a 3 family full rehab, plumbing, electrical and light framing of closets and doors.  This is being done in Elizabeth NJ.  I am currently 6 weeks in waiting for the permits to get reviewed.  Architecture diagrams with wiring, plumbing, smoke and fire all provided yet the permits are still being reviewed.  Is this normal and is there anything I can do with the town to speed it up?