Building Contract For Homeowners In Broward
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Do I need a contractor or can I obtain an owner/builder permit? Florida Statute 489.103 requires building permits to be issued to licensed contractors. As an owner of your property, you may act as your own contractor through a specific exemption to contracting law.
Setback Requirements: Main Structure. 25 ft. The sum of the side yard setbacks shall be at least 25% of the lot width, but not to exceed 50 ft.
A permit is required for a wide variety of construction, remodeling and repair work, including residential permits, commercial permits, Manufacturing plants, and accessory installations.
Minor Construction or Maintenance Work: Work such as installation of water meters (up to two (2) inches) at existing service laterals, cable splice pits not in or within two (2) feet of a roadway, street light or traffic signal maintenance, or similar types of work may be done without permit or prior notice to the ...
Per the Florida Building Code, sheds 200 square feet or less and used exclusively for storage purposes are exempt from permitting requirements.
The residence or building must be for your own use and occupancy. It may not be built for sale or lease. If pulling a permit as owner/builder, you must personally appear in the Building Division for submittal, sign an Owner/Builder Affidavit, and have your signature notarized by a Building Division staff member.
In ance with the Current edition of The Florida Building Code, the following items are exempt from permitting: Floor coverings such as tile or carpet. Minor cabinetry which does not include any electrical or plumbing fixtures. Minor drywall repairs. Painting. Portable Heating or cooling appliances.
The Florida Building Code requires a Building Permit to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to , , enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any impact resistant coverings, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the ...
Florida Statute 489.103 requires building permits to be issued to licensed contractors. As an owner of your property, you may act as your own contractor through a specific exemption to contracting law. Owner's applying for their own permit must fill out an Owner/Builder Disclosure Statement as required by Florida law.
