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A typical permit submittal for a single-family residence will require: A completed permit application, One set of construction plans signed and sealed by a licensed professional engineer, One set of sealed truss engineering, One set of Door and Window manufacturer’s installation specifications and Florida Product Approval, One set of Energy Calculations, Manual J, Manual D and Manual S with complete cover sheets. Sealed survey of the existing conditions on and around the site, one plot plan with proposed development, A Tree Removal Permit application, and City Right of Way use permit for the driveway. There is a $30.00 nonrefundable submittal fee and a Plan Review fee due when the application is submitted to Building Services Division

Permit issuance periods vary. Some projects, such as re-roofs, water heaters, window replacements, etc., can be fully permitted over-the-counter, meaning a return trip will not be needed. Other projects, however, require the plans be left for additional review. Most single-family dwellings, additions, and garages will be commented on within 7 – 10 days. Commercial projects require a longer time period for Building and Fire Plan Review.

A permit is required when the owner or authorized agent intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert, or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by the Florida Building Code, or to cause any such work to be done

The Florida Building Code is comprised of the Florida Building Code 2017 – 6th Edition, Florida Residential Code, Florida Mechanical Code, Florida Plumbing Code, National Electrical Code 2014, Florida Fuel Gas Code 2017, Florida Fire Prevention Code 6^th Edition, Test protocols for High Velocity Hurricane Zones (This Section applies to Dade and Broward Counties only).

Yes, every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. Failure to obtain an approved inspection within 180 days of the previously approved inspection shall constitute suspension or abandonment.

An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned, becoming null and void 180 days after the date of filing.

Construction or work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection by the building official and such construction or work shall remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until approved. Approval as a result of an inspection shall not be construed to be an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. It shall be the duty of the permit applicant to cause the work to remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes. The building official shall be permitted to require a boundary line survey prepared by a qualified surveyor whenever the boundary lines cannot be readily determined in the field. Neither the building official nor the jurisdiction shall be liable for expense entailed in the removal or replacement of any material required to allow inspection.

Permit packet with all documents received from the permitting department must be posted in a location where it can be seen from the street (ex. front door, front window, garage door) and accessible for the Inspector’s signature. If the permit is not visible when the inspector arrives this will result in a failed inspection

All inspections are handled through an automated system. When calling to request an inspection dial 386-575-6900 or 407-936-9999. A recording will ask you for 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.

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.