Legislation For Construction In Palm Beach
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A contractor must have a license from DBPR to perform roofing repairs or replacements, structural additions, air conditioning repair or replacement, plumbing work, electrical and/or alarm work. These jobs typically require a permit.
Register online through the TOPB Citizen Access Portal. Or Visit our office with a copy of your Certificate of Competency from the State of Florida or Palm Beach County, whichever is applicable.
If you wish to file a complaint against a contractor, you may contact the Department of Business & Professional Regulation online at .myfloridalicense or by phone at (850) 487-1395.
The Construction Industry Licensing Board is responsible for licensing and regulating the construction industry. The board meets regularly to consider applications for licensure, to review disciplinary cases, and to conduct informal hearings relating to licensure and discipline.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed H.B. 623 into law on April 15, 2024, creating a new section 553.837, Florida Statutes, which will require builders to provide a one-year warranty for all newly constructed homes.
Broward and Palm Beach County's Building Departments, as well as all the cities within them (e.g. City of Fort Lauderdale Building Department) require a permit to build a fence. In some cases minor repairs under a certain dollar value may not require a permit.
The operation of any such set, instrument, phonograph, machine or device between the hours of p.m. and a.m. in such manner as to be plainly audible at a distance of 100 feet from the building, structure or vehicle in which it is located shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this section.
New construction means no one has lived in the home. After it has tenant or an owner it is no longer new construction.
Getting full roof replacements covered by insurance is more difficult. In May 2022, Florida's 25% Roof Replacement Rule was eliminated and replaced with Senate Bill 4-D. The law originally stated that if more than 25% of the roof was damaged, the entire roof would need to be replaced to meet code requirements.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed H.B. 623 into law on April 15, 2024, creating a new section 553.837, Florida Statutes, which will require builders to provide a one-year warranty for all newly constructed homes.
