Yes, additions and alterations require a building permit. Depending on the scope of work, additional building or sub permits may also be required such as electrical, roofing, mechanical, and possibly plumbing or gas sub-permits. Fence? Yes, Fence permits are issued by Zoning for all fences 6' in height or under.
A good place to start is the website for the local building department or zoning board. There you will find a list of the codes that apply to your area and information on how to comply with them.
A Certificate of Occupancy (CO) is required for new residential or commercial building structures for living or business purposes. In order to receive a CO, the following must exist for the job: All final inspections have been completed with a "pass" disposition, including fire if applicable.
â–¹ How do I get my Certificate of Occupancy (C/O)? Email BuildingRecords@ocfl and include the building permit number in the subject line.
Contracts don't need to be in legal language, but they do need to outline exactly who is responsible for what from obtaining various permissions (such as building control approval) to timings, tidying up, materials, insurance and how payments will be made. A written contract will protect you and reduce risks.
Obtaining Permits and Managing Inspections All new permit applications and inspection requests must be submitted online through the Fast Track Online Services portal.
How to draft a contract in 13 simple steps Start with a contract template. Understand the purpose and requirements. Identify all parties involved. Outline key terms and conditions. Define deliverables and milestones. Establish payment terms. Add termination conditions. Incorporate dispute resolution.
Here are what the Smith + Malek team has seen as the most common errors in construction contracts: It's not written down. Both parties haven't signed the contract. Not all of the terms of the agreement are in writing and in the contract. The timeline is unclear. Particular terms aren't defined.
Ing to Boundy (2012), typically, a written contract will include: Date of agreement. Names of parties to the agreement. Preliminary clauses. Defined terms. Main contract clauses. Schedules/appendices and signature provisions (para. 5).