When an owner requests a Change of Contractor, the owner shall submit a notarized letter to the Building Official of the Building Code Services Division, stating the reason for the change being required and stating that the Building Official is held harmless from any legal involvement regarding this request.
Sub-subcontractors must send a notice to owner by the earlier of: (a) 45 days after first commencing work or furnishing materials; or (b) before final payment to the sub hiring them. In Florida, the deadline to file a mechanics lien is 90 days from last furnishing labor or materials to the project.
Payment for private projects – After a contractor has completed a construction project and upheld the terms of its contract, the owner of the property receives a request for payment. Under the provisions of The Florida Prompt Payment Act, the owner must provide payment within 14 days once that request is received.
When an owner requests a Change of Contractor, the owner shall submit a letter to the Building Official of the Building Code Services Division (BCSD), stating the reason for the change being required and stating that the Building Official is held harmless from any legal involvement regarding this request.
Several states, including Florida, have “right to cure” laws that allow contractors the opportunity to rectify any issues with a project before facing legal action. Additionally, most experts recommend that homeowners fire their contractors in writing instead of verbally.
Any special stipulations and conditions of the building permit. 110.3 Temporary occupancy. The building official is authorized to issue a temporary certificate of occupancy before the completion of the entire work covered by the permit, provided that such portion or portions shall be occupied safely.
A Florida Certified Building Contractor (CBC) is licensed to construct, repair, and remodel commercial and residential buildings that do not exceed three stories in height. This license is more limited in scope compared to a general contractor license, but it still allows for a wide range of construction activities.
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 ...
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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.