Permit Checklists

Required Submissions:

• Building permit application signed and notarized by contractor (or someone with POA by license holder)
• Property record card
• Signed and notarized 1 and 2 family inspection affidavit (form can be found on the website)
• Product Approval documents for the following components: Shingles, Underlayment, and Vents. You can find them at the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation website
• Notice of Commencement if job is valued at $2500 or more. We would need the Certified Copy prior to your inspection.
• If you are pulling a permit as an Owner/Builder- you must own and occupy the residence and fill out the Owner Builder Affidavit.

Inspections Required: Final Building and Commercial Reroofs will require an "In Progress" Inspection

Required Submissions:

• Completed Permit Application
• Property Record Card
• Owner Builder Affidavit (if applicable)
• Certified Copy of Notice of Commencement (if project is $2500 or more)
• Product Approval documents for the following components: Underlayment, and Top Sheet. ( Can be found at Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation website).

Inspections Required: In Progress and Final Building

Required Submissions:

• Completed Permit Application
• Property record card
• Owner Builder Affidavit (if applicable)
• Certified Copy of Notice of Commencement (if job is $2500 or more)
• Signed and Notarized 1 and 2 family inspection Affidavit
• Product Approval documents for the following components: Underlayment, Vents, and metal with engineered installation details for the specific application. (Find at Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation website)

Inspections Required: Final Inspection, Commercial inspection will require an IN PROGRESS INSPECTION

Required Submissions:

• Completed Building Permit Application
• Property Record card
• Owner Builder Affidavit (if applicable)
• Certified copy of Notice of Commencement (if job is $2500 or more)
• Notarized Window and Door Affidavit (can be found on our website)
• Site plan showing location of replacement windows and/or doors (can be hand drawn)
• Product Approval documents with engineering. Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation website

Inspections Required: Final Building

Required Submissions:

• Completed Building permit application
• Property record card
• Owner Builder Affidavit (if applicable)
• Certified Copy of Notice of Commencement (if job is valued at $2500 or more)
• Site plan to scale showing proposed location and dimensions of screen enclosure
• Engineered plans signed and sealed by a Florida licensed architect or engineer, demonstrating compliance with the applicable codes.

Inspections Required: (with footing) Footing and Building Final

Inspections Required: (without footing) Final Building

Required Submissions:

• Completed Permit application
• Property record card
• Owner Builder Affidavit (if applicable)
• Certified Copy Notice of Commencement (if project exceeds $7500)
• AHRI certificate with model numbers of proposed units

Inspections Required: Final Mechanical

Inspectors will also accept photos if an on-site inspection is not scheduled.

Required Submissions:

• Completed Building Permit Application
• Property record card
• Owner Builder Affidavit (if applicable)
• Certified Copy of Notice of Commencement (if project is $2500 or more)
• Site plan to scale showing location and dimensions of proposed structure
• Engineered plans signed and sealed by a Florida licensed architect or engineer demonstrating compliance with the applicable codes

Some pergolas or trellis may not require a permit based on size or type. Please check with the Building Services Department prior to submitting.

Inspections Required: Final Building

For walls that are less than 3 feet in height, no engineered plans are required but Detailed Drawings are still required.

Also, please be sure to submit site plan prior to submitting

Required Submissions:

• Stacked Blocks Retaining Wall:
• Completed Building Permit Application Property
• Record Card Owner Builder Affidavit (if applicable)
• Certified Copy of Notice of Commencement (if project is $2500 or more)
• Site plan/Survey showing location and height of the proposed wall
• Engineered drawings signed and sealed by a Florida licensed architect or engineer demonstrating compliance with the applicable codes.

Inspections Required: (gravel) footing, In Progress, and Building Final

Required Submissions:

• Completed Building Permit Application
• Property Record card
• Owner Builder Affidavit (if applicable)
• Certified Copy of Notice of Commencement (if project is $2500 or more)
• Site plan/survey showing location and height of wall
• Engineered plans signed and sealed by Florida licensed architect or engineer demonstrating compliance with the applicable codes

Inspections Required: Footing, Lintel, and Building Final

Required Submissions:

• Completed Permit Application
• Property Record card
• Owner Builder Affidavit (if applicable)
• Certified Copy of Notice of Commencement (if project value is $2500 or more)
• Site plan/Survey showing dimensions and locations of Sunroom
• Engineered plans signed and sealed by a Florida licensed architect or engineer demonstrating compliance with the applicable codes.

Inspections Required: Framing, Electrical Rough, Electrical Final, and Building Final

Required Submissions:

• Completed Permit application
• Property Record Card
• Owner Builder Affidavit (if applicable)
• Certified Copy of Notice of Commencement (if project is $2500 or more)
• Site plan showing proposed location of gas line (& tank if applicable)
• Piping diagram showing pipe sizes and all outlet locations.

Inspections Required: Rough Gas with Gauge, and Final Gas

(Requires plan review)

Required Submissions:

• Completed Permit Application
• Property Record Card
• Owner Builder Affidavit (if applicable)
• CERTIFIED COPY of Notice of Commencement (if project value is $2500 or more)
• Copy of generator manufacturers specifications
• Site plan showing proposed location of the generator and distances from all structures, fences, and property lines.
• Single line drawing showing the proposed electrical hook-up from the generator to the switchgear.

Inspections Required: Electrical Final

Note: Separate Gas Permit Will Be Required if Unit Is Not Self Contained The requirements for the electrical installation and use of generators is the same as if power were Provided by the Electrical Utility Company, and as such must conform to all the requirements of The National Electrical Code NFPA 70.

Required Submissions:

• Completed permit application
• Property Record Card
• Owner Builder Affidavit (if applicable)
• Certified copy of Notice of Commencement (if project is $2500 or more)
• Plans signed and sealed by a Florida licensed architect or engineer demonstrating compliance with the applicable codes.
• Detailed Drawings of the proposed electrical installation from the photovoltaic panels to the existing service or upgraded service show all intermediate panels, devices, junction boxes, and connections.

Inspections Required: Pre Power Electrical, Electrical Final and Final Building

The requirements for the electrical installation and use of photovoltaic systems are the same as if Power were provided by the Electrical Utility Company, and as such must conform to all the requirements of Article 690 of the National Electrical Code NFPA 70.

Required Submissions:

• Completed permit application
• Property Record Card
• Owner Builder Affidavit (if applicable)
• Certified copy of Notice of Commencement (if project is $2500 or more)
• Provide a detailed contractor's estimate (scope of work) for the repairs to be made.
• Drawings signed and sealed by a Florida licensed architect or engineer detailing the proposed
• Demolition and restoration work to be done.
• Contact the Building Official to schedule a "fire damage assessment inspection" to help start the recovery process BEFORE any restoration begins. A site visit will be required prior to issuance of any permits.
• Copy of insurance adjusters report of specific damage to home or building.

Fees and Inspections Will Be on a Case-by-Case Basis Depending on the Scope of Work.

Required Submissions:

• Completed permit application
• Property Record Card
• Owner Builder Affidavit (if applicable)
• Certified copy of notice of Commencement (if project is $2500 or more)
• Survey/Site plan showing location of fence and height of fence

Inspections Required: Final Building

Required Submissions:

• Tree Removal Application
• Site Plan/Survey showing the location of all Hardwood, Understory and Palm trees
• Indicate which tree(s) are to be removed

Based on the size of your lot and the amount of previous square footage will determine if you will be required to replace the tree(s).

No inspection required

5 Tons or greater will need to be reviewed by Fire Department (Rooftop or Ground)

Required Submissions:

• Completed permit application
• Property Record Card
• Certified copy of Notice of Commencement (if project is $7500 or more)
• Letter of compliance with exception Number 1 or Number 2 of section 706 FCB "Existing" on Contractor's letterhead, stating that the new equipment will NOT increase the force in the element or dead load by more than 5%.

Or

• Engineered Plans showing the proposed modifications for the existing roof structure in order to support the new live and dead loads imposed by the replacement equipment and curbs, unit to curb and curb to roof fastening details, drain pipe routing details
• Manufacturer's specifications and AHRI sheets
• FBC "Mechanical" requires smoke detectors be installed in the return air ducts for systems greater than 2000 cfm/ 5 tons.

Inspections Required: Mechanical Final and Final All

Required Submissions:

• Completed permit application
• Property Record Card
• Certified Copy of the Notice of Commencement (of job is valued $7500 or more)
• Building Plans signed and sealed by Florida architect or engineer demonstrating compliance with the applicable codes, site-specific installation details, floorplan showing the location where the hood will be installed. If wall mounted hood, provide wall details, type of duct to be used, duct wrap if applicable, fan mounting details, roof plan showing minimum 10 ft clearance from fresh air intakes, roof access details, electrical details, makeup air details, etc.

Inspections Required: (depending on type and location, some may not be needed) Kitchen Hood-Building, Kitchen Hood Light, Kitchen Hood smoke test, Kitchen Hood Contain, Mechanical Final, Electric Rough and Electric Final

(note) Additional Fire inspections will be required

Required Submissions:

• Completed permit application
• Property Record Card
• Certified Copy of the Notice of Commencement (if project value exceeds $7500)
• Site plan showing location of Walk in Cooler with dimension (if adding on to existing building)
• Plans, signed and sealed by a Florida licensed architect or engineer demonstrating compliance with the applicable codes, site specific installation details, floor plan or site plan showing the location where the walk-in cooler is going to be installed, equipment mounting details, roof access details if applicable, electrical details, etc.

Inspections Required: Mechanical Rough, Mechanical Final, Electrical Rough, Electrical Final and Final All

(note) Additional fire fees and inspections may apply

Required Submissions:

• Completed permit application
• Property Record Card
• Certified copy of Notice of Commencements (if job value is $2500 or more)
• Site plan showing proposed location of dumpster enclosure and distance from buildings
• Building plans signed and sealed by a Florida licensed architect or engineer demonstrating compliance with the applicable codes.

Inspections Required: Footing, Lintel, Building Final and Fire Final

Required Submissions:

• Completed Permit Application
• Property Record Card
• Certified Copy of Notice of Commencement (if job value is $2500 or more)
• Site plan showing proposed location of generator and distances from all structures, fences, and property lines.
• Single line drawings showing the proposed electrical hook up from the generator to the switch gear.

Inspections Required: Electric Final Fire inspections

(note): Separate Gas Permit Will Be Required if Unit Is Not Self Contained

The requirements for the electrical installation and use of generators is the same as if power were provided by the Electrical Utility Company, and as such must conform to all the requirements of the National Electrical Code NFPA 70.

Required Submissions:

• Completed Permit Application
• Certified Copy of Notice of Commencement (if job value is $2500. 00 or more)
• Site plan/Survey showing location of proposed sign (s) (Monument Sign)
• Elevations of building showing height and length of building (for wall signs)
• Show Dimensions of signage to scale
• Engineered plans signed and sealed by a Florida architect or engineer demonstrating compliance with the applicable codes. If sign is illuminated, provide electrical details.

Inspections Required: (monument sign) Footing, Lintel, Underground electrical (if applicable), Electric Rough. Electric Final and Final Building

Inspections Required: (wall signs) Final Building

Required Submissions:

• Completed Permit Application
• Certified copy of Notice of Commencement (if job value is $2500 or more)
• Site plan showing location of proposed location of wall
• Engineered building plans signed and sealed by a Florida licensed architect or engineer demonstrating compliance with the applicable codes.

Inspections Required: (gravel) Footing, In Progress and Building Final

Same as stacked blocks except for Inspections:

Inspections Required: Footing, Lintel and Building Final

A building permit is not required; however, a zoning approval is required.

Required Submissions:

• Zoning application signed and notarized
• Survey showing location and dimensions of proposed driveway or sidewalks.
• You will need to show the amount of impervious for the site, which includes the expanded driveway or sidewalk. Per City ordinance, you cannot exceed a certain percentage of impervious square footage for any lot.
• You will also have to maintain side setbacks for the driveway or sidewalk.

No Inspections Required

Required Submissions:

• Zoning application signed and notarized
• Survey showing location and width of driveway apron- and must be constructed per City Standards.
• You can contact staff for a copy of the driveway detail if needed.

City Driveway Inspection Required

Required Submissions:

• Complete Permit application
• Property Record Card Survey showing location and setbacks of structure
• Engineered building plans signed and sealed by a Florida licensed architect or engineer demonstrating compliance with the applicable codes.
• DEP or St John Water Authority permit (if applicable)

Inspections Required: Depends on structure type