Month: January 2019

The requested inspection will be done the next business day following the request. The Building Services Division Inspectors begin their day at 7:30 in the morning and end at 4:00 pm. Inspections will be done at any time during this period. Items to be inspected should be ready for inspection before the inspector arrives.

The reviewed set of plans, with revisions, permit card, a copy of the recorded Notice of Commencement, and any engineering documents for the project must be on site.

Yes. Special inspections are available for a fee. The fee for an after-hours inspection Weekdays, between 4:30 pm and 7:30 am, Monday through Thursday, is $50.00 per hour with a 2-hour minimum. The fee for an after-hours weekend inspection, done after 4:30 pm Friday and before 7:30 am Monday, is $50.00 per hour with a 4-hour minimum. Arrangements must be made and fees paid in advance. Contact our office at 386-878-8650, for details.

Property owners may do work on their own property, except for propane tank installation, but all codes and ordinances must be met. The property owner shall fill out an “Owner-Builder Statement” when the permit application is made. The “Owner-Builder Statement” is to be signed when the Building Services Representative is receiving the application. Not in advance.

A Notice of Commencement is required when the direct contract is greater than $2500.00. A Notice of Commencement is not required to repair or replace an existing heating or air-conditioning system unless the direct contract is $7500.00 or more

1. A description sufficient for identification of the real property to be improved. The description should include the legal description of the property and also should include the street address of the property if available or, if there is no street address available, such additional information as will describe the physical location of the real property to be improved.
2. A general description of the improvement.
3. The name and address of the owner, the owner’s interest in the site of the improvement, and the name and address of the fee simple titleholder, if other than such owner.
4. The name and address of the contractor.
5. The name and address of the surety on the payment bond under s. 713.23, if any, and the amount of such bond.
6. The name and address of any person making a loan for the construction of the improvements.
7. The name and address within the state of a person other than himself or herself who may be designated by the owner as the person upon whom notices or other documents may be served under this part; and service upon the person so designated constitutes service upon the owner.

Except for an improvement that is exempt pursuant to Florida statute 713.02(5), an owner or the owner’s authorized agent before actually commencing to improve any real property, or recommencing completion of any improvement after default or abandonment, whether or not a project has a payment bond complying with Florida statue 713.23, shall record a notice of commencement in the clerk’s office and forthwith post either a certified copy thereof or a notarized statement that the notice of commencement has been filed for recording along with a copy thereof.

You can request an inspection through the automated system at (386)575-6900 or (407)936-9999. Please be sure to have your permit number, confirmation number and inspection code number. These numbers are all located on your permit card. When all these numbers are entered, the inspection is automatically scheduled for the next business day.

You can contact the Building Services Division’s customer service staff at (386)878-8660.

You can find it by going to www dot Deltona FL.gov and then clicking on departments and choosing Building Services Division.