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Meeting Date: Meeting Type: Regular
May 10, 2012
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Originating Department: Community Development
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SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 5-12: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ITS CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 14. BUILDINGS AND BUILDING
REGULATIONS. TO UPDATE REFERENCES TO THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, THE STANDARD HOUSING
CODE, THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE AND THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE; AND
TO ADOPT LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 1 OF THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE; FURTHER REPEALING
CERTAIN OBSOLETE CODE REFERENCES TO FIRE DISTRICTS; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER
SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 14. BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS. SHALL REMAIN IN
FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ITS CODE
OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 14. BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS. TO UPDATE REFERENCES TO
THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, THE STANDARD HOUSING CODE, THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE CODE AND THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE; AND TO ADOPT LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO
CHAPTER 1 OF THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE; FURTHER REPEALING CERTAIN OBSOLETE CODE
REFERENCES TO FIRE DISTRICTS.
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ORDINANCE NO. 5-12
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ITS CODE OF ORDINANCES AT
CHAPTER 14. BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS. TO UPDATE
REFERENCES TO THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE, THE STANDARD
HOUSING CODE, THE 1NTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
CODE AND THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE; AND TO ADOPT
LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 1 OF THE FLORIDA BUILDING
CODE; FURTHER REPEALING CERTAIN OBSOLETE CODE �
REFERENCES TO FIRE DISTRICTS; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND
EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 14.
BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS. SHALL REMAIN IN FULL
FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED; PROVIDiNG A
CONFLICTS CLAUSE A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AUTHORITY TO
CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Florida legislature, at Section 553.73 Florida Statutes, has provided for
the statewide adoption and application of the Florida Building Code; and
WHEREAS, Section 553.73(4)(A) Florida Statutes, provides that local governments may
adopt local amendments to the administrative provisions of the Florida Building Code that axe
more stringent than the minimum state administrative standards; and
WHEREAS, the 2010 Florida Building Code will go into effect March 15, 2012; and
WHEREAS, The Palm Beach County Building Code Advisory Board has prepared local
amendments to Chapter 1. Administration of the 2010 Florida Building Code, which are more
stringent than the minimum state administrative standards, and recommends all local
jurisdictions adopt said local amendments; and
WHEREAS, the Village's Building Official recommends the village adopt said local
amendments; and
WHEREAS, in addition to other local jurisdictions, Pa1m Beach County is adopting said
local amendments; and
WHEREAS, in conjunction with the adoption of the 2010 Florida Building Code, the
Village Council desires to update its entire Chapter 14. Buildings and Building Regulations. in
order to repeal obsolete code provisions and adopt by reference the most updated versions of the
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National Electrical Code, the Standard Housing Code, and the International Property
Maintenance Code, currently used by the village; and
WI�EREAS, the Village Council believes these revisions to Chapter 14. Buildings and
Building Regulations. will be in the best interest, and will promote the health, safety and welfare
of the citizens of the Village of Tequesta.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1: Chapter 14. Buildings and Building Regulations. of the Code of
Ordinances of the Village of Tequesta is hereby amended to update references to the Florida
Building Code, the Standard Housing Code, the International Property Maintenance Code and
the National Electrical Code, and to adopt local amendments to Chapter 1 of the Florida Building
Code; providing that Chapter 14 shall hereafter read as follows:
CHAPTER 14.
BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
[This Article shall remain in full force and effect as previously adopted]
ARTICLE II. BUILDINGS
Sec.14-31. Florida Building Code Adopted.
The most current edition of the Florida Building Code, �nnn oa;+;,,.,� of which copies
have been and are now filed in the office of the building official of the village, is hereby adopted
and incorporated as if set forth at length herein and from the date on which this section shall take
effect, the provisions therein shall be controlling in the area of jurisdiction of the village.
Sec. 14-32. Local amendments to Chanter 1. Administration of the
Florida Building Code adopted.
The Villa�e of Teauesta adonts the followin� local amendments to the Florida Buildin�
Code. Chanter 1. Administration. � �'�'���e��ex�� �'^ria� '�,,;'�';„^
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+�� and from the date on which this section shall take effect, the provisions therein shall
be controlling in the area of jurisdiction of the village.
Chanter 1 Administration
Table of Contents
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Section 101 GENERAL
Section 102 APPLICABILITY
Section 103 BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Section 104 DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL
Section 105 PERMITS
Section 106 FLOOR AND ROOF LOADS
Section 107 CON TRUCTION DOCUMENTS
Section 108 TEMPORARY STRUCTURES AND USES
Section 109 FEES
Section 110 INSPECTIONS
Section 111 CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY AND COMPLETION
Section 112 SERVICE UTILITIES
Section 113 BUILDING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND APPEALS
Section 114 VIOLATIONS
Section 115 STOP WORK ORDERS
Section 116 LTNSAFE STRUCTURES AND EOUIPMENT
Section 117 TESTS
Section 118 (RESERVEDI
Section 119 SEVERABILITY
CHAPTER 1
�DMINISTRATION
SECTION 101
GENERAL
101.1 Title. These reQUlations sha11 be known as the Florida Buildin� Code hereinafter referred to
as "this code."
101.2 Scone. The nrovisions of this code shall aunlv to the construction. alteration. movement.
enlareement. renlacement. renair. eauinment. use and occunancv. location. maintenance. removal
and demolition of everv build3n� or structure or anv annurtenances connected or attached to such
buildin�s or structures in the Villa�e of Teauesta.
Exceptions:
1. Detached one- and two-familv dwellin�s and multinle sin�le-familv dwellin�s
townhousesl not more than three stories above �rade nlane in hei�ht with a senarate
means of e�ress and their accessorv structures shall comnlv with the Florida Building
Code. Residential.
2. Existin� buildin�s under�oin� renair, altera.tions or additions and chanse of occunancv sha11
comnlv with the Florida Buildin� Code. Existin¢ Buildin�.
101.2.1 Anuendices. Provisions in the annendices shall not annlv unless sbecificallv
adopted.
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1012 2 lorida Building Code Residential Construction standards or nractices which
are not covered bv Florida Buildin� Code. Residential volume shall be in accordance
with the nrovisions of Florida Buildin� Code. Buildin�.
101.3 Intent. The numose of this code is to establish the minimum reauirements to safe�uard
the nublic health. safetv and �eneral welfaxe throu�h structural stren�th. means of e�ress
facilities. stabilitv, sanitation. adeauate li�ht and ventilation. ener�v conservation. and safetv
to life and nronertv from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment and to
nrovide safetv to fire fi�hters. code officials. and emer�encv resnonders during emer�encv
oberations.
101.3.1 Oualitv Control. Oualitv control of materials and workmanshin is not within the
uurview of this code excent as it relates to the nurnoses stated herein.
1 1.3.2 Warrantv and Liabilitv. The nermittin� and in nection of anv buildin�. svstem.
or blan bv the villa�e. under the reauirements of this code. shall not be construed in anv
court as a warrantv of the nhvsical condition of such buildin�. svstem. or nlan. or their
adeauacv. The villa�e shall not be liable in tort for dama�es or hazardous or ille�al
condition or inadeauacv in such buildin�. svstem, or nlan. nor for anv failure of anv
com onent of such. which mav occur subseauent to such insnection or nermittin�.
Further. no Buildin� Denartment emnlovee shall be liable in tort for damase from such
conditions in accordance with Section 768 28(9)(a) F S as mav be amended
101.4 Referenced codes The ot codes listed in Sections 10141 thro 1014 9 and
referenced elsewhere in this code shall be considered nart of the reauirements of this code to the
prescribed extent of each such reference
101.4.1 Electrical. The nrovisions of Chanter 27 of the Florida Building Code. Buildin�
shall annlv to the installation of electrical svstems. includin� alterations. renairs
re lacement. eauinment, annliances. f�tures fittin�s and annurtenances thereto
101.4 2 as The nrovisions of the International Fuel Gas Code with the Florida Fuel Gas
Code Sunnlement shall annlv to the installation of �as ninine from the boint of deliverv.
gas annliances and related accessories as covered in this code. These reauirements annlv
to �as ni��sYStems extendin� from the noint of deliverv to the inlet connections of
annl•lances and the installation and oneration of residential and commercial gas annliances
and related accessories.
101.4.3 Mechanical. The nrovisions of the Florida Buildin� Code. Mechanical shall abnlv to
the ' stallation. alterations. renairs and renlacement of inechanical svstems includin�
e ui ment annliances. fixtures. fittin�s and/or annurtenances. including ventilatin�.
hea in�. cooling. air-conditionin� and refri�eration svstems, incinerators and other
energv-related svstems.
101.4.4 Plumbin�. The nrovisions of the Florida Buildin� Code, Plumbin� shall annlv to
the installation. alteration. renair and renlacement of nlumbin� svstems. includine
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e uinment. annliances. fixtures. fittin�s and annurtenances. and where connected to a water
or sewa�e svstem and a11 asnects of a medical sas svstem.
101.4.5 Property maintenance. Reserved.
101.4.6 Fire nrevention. For nrovisions related to fire nrevention, refer to the Florida Fire
Prevention Code. The Florida Fire Prevention Code sha11 abnlv to matters affectin� or
relatin� to structures, nrocesses and nremises from the hazard of fire and exnlosion
arisin from the storage. handlin� or use of structures. materials or devices: from
conditions hazardous to life. nronertv or nublic welfare in the occunancv of structures or
remises: and from the construction, extension. renair. alteration or removal of fire
sunnression and alarm svstems or fire hazards in the structure or on the nremises from
occunancv or oneration.
101.4.7 Ener�v. The nrovisions of the Florida Buildin� Code. Ener�v Conservation sha11
annlv to a11 matters �overnins the desim and construction of buildin�s for energv
efficiencv.
101.4.8 Accessibilitv. For nrovisions related to accessibilitv. refer to Florida Buildin� Code.
Accessibilitv.
101.4.9 Manufactured buildings. For additional adtninistrative and snecial code
reauirements. see Section 428. Florida Buildin� Code. Buildin�. and Rule 9B-1 F.A.C.
SECTION 102
APPLICABILITY
102.1 General. Where. in anv snecific case. different sections of this code snecifv different
materials methods of construction or other reauirements. the most restrictive shall �overn.
Where there is a conflict between a eeneral reauirement and a snecific reauirement, the snecific
reauirement sha11 be annlicable.
102.1.1 The Florida Buildin� Code does not annlv to. and no code enforcement
action shall be brou�ht with resnect to. zonin� reauirements. land use reauirements and
owner snecifications or nro�rammatic reauirements which do not nertain to and
�overn the design, construction. erection. alteration. modification. renair or
demolition of nublic or nrivate buildinss. structures or facilities or to nrosrammatic
reauirements that do not nertain to enforcement of the Florida Buildin� Code.
Additionallv. the villa�e shall not use its code enforcement nrocess to administer or
enforce the Florida Buildin� Code. Buildin� to nrevent the sitin� of anv nubliclv owned
facilit , includin�. but not limited to. correctional facilities. iuvenile iustice facilities. or
state universities. communitv colle�es. or nublic education facilities. as nrovided bv law.
102.2 Buildin�. The nrovisions of the Florida Buildin� Code shall annlv to the construction.
erection alteration. modification. renair, eauinmen� use and occunancv, location, maintenance.
removal and demolition of everv nublic and nrivate buildin�. structure or faciliiv or floating
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residential structure. or anv annurtenances connected or attached to such buildines. structures or
facilities. Additions, alterations. renairs and chanses of use or occunancv �roun in all buildin�s
and structures shall comnlv with the nrovisions nrovided in Chanter 34 of this code and the Florida
Buildin� Code. Existin� Buildin�. The followin� buildin�s. structures an facilit are exemnt
from the Florida Building Code as nrovided bv law. and anv further exemntions shall be as
determined bv the leeislature and nrovided bv law:
(al Buildins and structures snecificallv re�ulated and nreemnted bv the federal �overnment.
1 Railroads and ancillarv facilities associated with the railraad.
cl Nonresidential farm buildin�s on farms.
(dl Temnorarv buildin�s or sheds used exclusivelv for construction nurooses.
(el Mobile or modular structures used as temnorarv offices, excent that the nrovisions of Part
V(Section 553.501-553.513. F.S.I relating to accessibilitv b nersons with disabilities. and
nermits shall be reauired for structural sunnort and tie down, electrical sunnlv. and
all utilitv connections to such mobile or modular structures.
(fl Those structures or facilities of elechic utilities. as defined in Section 366.02. F.S.. which are
directiv involved in the �eneration, transmission or distribution of electricitv.
(�l Temnorarv sets, assemblies or structures used in commercial motion nicture or television
broduction. or anv sound-recordin� eauinment used in such broduction. on or off the nremises.
(hl Chickees constructed bv the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida or the Seminole Tribe of
Florida As used in this naragranh the term "chickee" means an onen-sided wooden hut that has a
thatched roof of nalm or balmetto or other traditional materials.
Excention• Electrical or nlumbin� work or connection or other non-wood features shall not be
exemnted from this code.
(il Service nrovider water. sewer, storm. �as. cable. telenhone. or other similar utilitv svstems are
exemnt to the boint of service connection for the building or structure.
(il Familv mausoleums not exceeding 250 sauare feet in area which are nrefabricated and
assembled on site or breassembled and delivered on site and have walls, roofs. and a floor
constructed of sranite. marble. or reinforced concrete.
(kl Temnorarv housin� nrovided bv the Denartment of Corrections to anv nrisoner in the state
correctional svstem.
02.2.1 In addition to the reauirementc of Section 553.79 and 553.80. F._S.. facilities
subiect to the nrovisions of Chanter 395. F .S. (Hosnital Licensing and
Re�ulationl. and Chanter 400. F.S. Parts II and VIII (Nursin� Homesl, shall have
facilitv blans reviewed and construction surveved bv the state asencv authorized to do
so under the reauirements of Chanter 395. F.S.. and Chanter 400. F.S.. Parts II and
VIII, and the certification reauirements of the fe deral government.
102.2.2 Buildings or structures for residential uses moved into or within the villa�e shall
not be reauired to be brou�ht into comnliance with the state minimum buildin� code in
force at the time the buildin� or structure is moved. nrovided:
1. The buildin� or structure is structurallv sound and in occubiable condition for its
intended use:
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2. The occunancv use classification for the buildin� or structure is not changed as a result
of the move:
3. The buildin� is not substantiallv remodeled:
4. C ent fire code reauirements for in�ress and e�ress are met:
5. Electrical. �as and nlumbin� svstems meet the codes in force at the time of ori�inal
construction and are onerational and safe for reconnection:
6. Foundation nlans are sealed bv a nrofessional en�ineer or architect licensed to
nractice in this state. if reauired bv the annlicable Florida Statutes for all
buildings or structures of the same residential occunancy class:_and
7. The reauirements of Florida Building Code. Existin� Buildin� are also satisfied.
102.2.3 The building official shall annlv the same standard to a moved residential
buildin� or structure as that annlied to the remodelin� of anv comnarable residential
building or structure to determine whether the moved structure is substantiallv
remodeled.
102.2.4 This section does not annlv to the iurisdiction and authoritv of the Denarirnent of
Aericulture and Consumer Services to insnect amusement rides or the Debartment of
Financial Services to insnect state-owned buildings and boilers.
102.2.5 Each enforcement district shall be �overned bv a board. the comnosition of
which shall be determined bv the affected localities.
1. At its own ontion. each enforcement district or local enforcement a�encv mav
adont rules �rantin� to the owner of a sin�le-familv residence one or more
exemntions from the Florida Buildin� Code relating to:
a. Addition. alteration. or renairs nerformed bv the nronertv owner unon his or her own.
rovided anv addition or alteration shall not exceed 1.000 sauare foot or the sauare
foota�e of the of the nrimarv structure. whichever is less.
b. Addition. alteration. or renairs bv a non-owner within a certain cost limitation set bv
rule. nrovided the total cost shall not exceed $5.000 within anv 12 month beriod.
. Buildine insnection fees.
2. However. the exemntions under subnara�ranh 1. do not annlv to sin�le-familv
esidences that are located in manned flood hazard areas. as defined in the code. unless
the enforcement district or local enforcement asencv has determined that the work.
which is otherwise exemnt, does not constitute a substantial imnrovement. includin� the
renair of substantial dama�e, of such sin�le-familv residences.
3. Each code exemntion, as defined in sub-subbaraeranhs l.a., b., and c.. sha11 be
certified to the local board 10 davs nrior to imnlementation and shall onlv be effective
in the territorial iurisdiction of the enforcement district or local enforcement a�encv
im lementin� it.
4. However, each enforcement district or local enforcement a�encv mav establish
an alternative nermittin� nro�ram for renlacin� nonstructural comnonents of
buildin� svstems in a residential dwellin� unit. A licensed contractor nerformin� such
work for the resident sha11 also be exemnt from individual nermits and insnections if
either the owner or the licensed contractor obtains a valid Annual Permit per Section
105.1.1 of this Code and all such work is renorted as reauired in Section 105.1.2 of this
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Code for comnliance evalua.tion. No added cabacitv. svstem exnansion or new buildin�
work of anv tvne shall be excluded from individual nermit and insnection bv this
nrovision.
102.2.6 This Code does not annlv to swin�s and other nlaveround eauinment accessorv to a
one- or two-familv dwellin�. ^
Excention: Electrical service to such nlav�round eauinment shall be in accordance with
Chanter 27 of this code.
1 2.3 Annlication of references. References to chabter or section numbers. or to nrovisions not
s ecificallv identified bv number_ shall be construed to refer to such chanter. section or nrovision
of this code.
102.4 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be
considered nart of the reauirements of this code to the nrescribed extent of each such reference.
Where differences occur between nrovisions of this code and referenced codes and standards,
the rovisions of this code shall annlv.
102.5 Reserved.
102.6 Existin� structures. The legal occunancv of anv structure existin� on the date of adontion of
t is code shall be nermitted to continue without chan�e. excent as is snecificallv covered
in this code. the Codes referenced in Section 101.4. or the Florida Fire Prevention Code, or as is
deemed necessarv bv the buildin� official for the �eneral safetv and welfare of the
occunants and the uublic.
2 7 Relocation of manufactured buildings.
1. Relocation of an existin� manufactured buildin� does not constitute an alteration.
2. A relocated buildin� shall comnlv with wind sneed reauirements of the new location, usine
the annronriate wind sneed man. If the existins buildin� was manufactured in comnliance with
the Standard Buildin� Code (nrior to March 1, 20021. the wind sneed man of the Standard
Buildins Code shall be annlicable. If the existin� buildin� was manufactured in comnliance
with the Florida Buildin� Code (after March 1. 20021, the wind sneed man of the Florida
Buildins Code shall be annlicable.
� A relocated buildin� shall comnlv with the flood hazard area reauirements of the new
location, if annlicable
102•g Existin� mechanical eauinment. The villa�e mav not reauire that existin� mechanicai
eauinment on the surface of a roof be installed in comnliance with the reauirements of the
Florida Buildins Code until the eauinment is reauired to be removed or renlaced.
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SECTION 103
�ILDING DEPARTMENT
103.1 Establishment. There is herebv esta.blished a department to be called the Buildins
Denartment and the nerson in char�e shall be known as the Buildin� Official. All code officials
emnloved bv the denartment shall be certified in accordance with Chanter 468. Part XII, F.S.
103•2 Reserved.
103.3 estrictions on emnlovees. An officer or emnlovee connected with the denartment.
excent one whose onlv connection is as a member of the board established bv this code. shall not
be financiallv interested in the furnishing of labor. material. or annliances for the construction.
alteration. or maintenance of a buildin�. structure. service. svstem. or in the makin� of nlans or
of snecifications thereof. unless he/she is the owner of such. This officer or emnlovee shall not
enga�e in anv other work which is inconsistent with their duties or conflict with the interests of
the denartment. excent as instructors.
SECTION 104
DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE
BUILDING OFFICIAL
104.1 General. The buildin� official is herebv authorized and directed to enforce the nrovisions
of this code The buildin� official shall have the authoritv to render internretations of this code
and to adont nolicies and nrocedures in order to clarifv the annlication of its nrovisions. Such
interoretations. nolicies and nrocedures sha11 be in comnliance with the intent and nuraose of this
code. Such nolicies and brocedures sha11 not have the effect of waivin� reauirements snecificallv
nrovided for in this code.
104.2 Annlications and nermits. The buildin� official shall receive annlications. review
construction documents and issue nermits for the erection, and alteration. demolition and movin�
of buildin�s. structures. and service svstems. insnect the nremises for which such nermits have
been issued and enforce comnliance with the nrovisions of this code.
104.3 Notices and orders. The buildin� official sha11 issue all necessarv notices or orders to
ensure comnliance with this code.
104.4 Insnections. The buildin� official shall make all of the reauired insnections. or the
buildin� official shall have the authoritv to accent reborts of insbection bv annroved asencies or
individuals. Renorts of such insnections sha11 be in writin� and be certified bv a resnonsible
officer of such annroved a�encv or bv the resnonsible individual. The buildin� official is
authorized to enga�e such exnert oninion as deemed necessarv to renort unon unusua.l technical
issues that arise. subiect to the annroval of the annointin� authoritv.
104.5 Identification. The buildin� official shall carrv nroner identification, as issued bv the
villa�e. when insnectin� structures or nremises in the nerformance of duties under this code.
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104.6 Ri�ht of entrv.
104.6.1 Where it is necessarv to make an insnection to enforce anv of the nrovisions of
this code. or where the buildin� official has reasonable cause to believe that there exists
in anv buildin� or unon anv nremises anv condition or code violation which makes such
buildin�, structure, or nremises. unsafe. dangerous or hazardous, the buildin� official is
authorized to enter the b ildin�, structure or nremises at all reasonable times to insnect or
to nerform anv dutv imuosed bv this code. nrovided that if such buildin�. structure or
remises are occunied. that credentials be nresented to the occunant and entrv reauested.
If such buildin�. structure. or nremises are unoccunied, the building official shall first
make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other nersons havin� char�e or control of
the buildin�. structure, or nremises. and reauest entrv. If entrv is refused, the buildin�
official shall have recourse to everv remedies nrovided bv law to secure entrv.
104.6.2 When the buildin� official shall have first obtained a nroner insnection
warrant in accordance with Chanter 933. F.S. or other remedv nrovided bv law to secure
entrv. no owner or occunant or anv other nersons having char�e. care or control of anv
buildin�. structure. or nremises shall fail or ne�lect, after nroner reauest is made as herein
rovided. to nromntiv nermit entrv therein bv the buildin� official for the nurnose of
ins ection and examination nursuant to this code.
104.7 Denartment records. The villa�e's building denartment shall keen official records of
a nlications received. nermits and certificates issued. fees collected, renorts of insnections. and
notices and orders issued. Such records shall be retained in the official records for the neriod
re uired for retention of nublic records ner Chanter 119. F.S.
104.8 Liabilitv. The buildin� official. member of the board of anbeals or emnlovee char�ed with
the enforcement of this code. while actin� for the villa�e in �ood faith and without malice in the
dischar�e of the duties reauired bv this code or other nertinent law or ordinance. shall not
therebv be rendered liable nersonallv and is herebv relieved from nersonal liabilitv for anv
dama�e accruin� to nersons or nronertv as a result of anv act or bv reason of an act or omission
in the dischar�e of official duties. Anv suit instituted against an officer or emblovee or member
because of an act berformed bv that officer or emnlovee or member in the lawful dischar�e of
duties and under the nrovisions of this code shall be defended bv le�al renresentative of the
villa�e until the final termination of the nroceedin�s. The buildin� ofFcial or anv subordinate
sha11 not be liable for cost in anv action. suit or nroceedin� that is instituted in nursuance of the
nrovisions of this code.
104.9 Annroved materials and eaui�ment. Materials. eauinment and devices anbroved bv
the buildin� official shall be constructed and installed in accordance with such annroval.
04.9.1 Used materials and eauinment. The use of used. recvcled. or reclaimed
materials which meet the reauirements of this code for new materials is nermitted.
Used eauinment and devices shall not be reused unless annroved bv the
buildin� official.
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104.10 Modifications. Wherever there are nractical difficulties involved in carrvin� out the
nrovisions of this code. the building official shall have the authoritv to �rant modifications for
individual cases. unon anblication of the owner or owner's renresentative. nrovided the building
official shall first find that snecial individual reason makes the strict letter of this code
imnractical and the modification is in comnliance with the intent and nurnose of this code and
that such modification does not lessen health. accessibilitv. life and fire safetv. or structural
reauirements. The details of action �rantin� modifications shall be recorded and entered in the
files of the buildin� denartment.
104.11 Alternative materials. design and methods of construction a nd e a uin m ent. The
provisions of this code are not intended to nrevent the installation of anv material or to
nrohibit anv desi�n or method of construction not snecificallv nrescribed bv this code,
rovided that anv such alternative has been annroved. An alternative material. desisn or
method of construction shall be annroved where the buildin� officiaZ finds that the nronosed
desi�n is satisfactorv and comnlies with the intent of the nrovisions of this code. and that the
material. method or work offered is. for the nuroose intended. at least the eauivalent of that
nrescribed in this code in aualitv. strenQth. effectiveness. fire resistance, durabilitv and safetv.
When alternate life safetv svstems are desi�ned. the SFPE En�ineerine Guide to
Performance-Based Fire Protection Analvsis and Desi�n of Buildin�s. or other methods
a roved bv the buildin� official mav be used. The buildin� official shall reauire that sufficient
evidence or broof be submitted to substantiate anv claim made resardin� the alternative.
104.11.1 Research renorts. Sunnortin� data. where necessarv to assist in the anbroval of
materials or assemblies not snecificallv nrovided for in this code. shall consist of valid
research renorts from annroved sources.
104.11.2 Tests. Whenever there is insufficient evidence of comnliance with the nrovisions
of this code, or evidence that a material or method does not conform to the reauirements
of this code. or in order to substantiate claims for alternative materials or methods. the
buildin� official shall have the authoritv to reauire tests as evidence of comnliance to be
made at no exnense to the iurisdiction. Test methods shall be as snecified in this code or bv
other recomized test standards. In the absence of reco�nized and accented test methods. the
buildin� official shall annrove the testin� nrocedures. Tests shall be nerformed bv an
a proved a�encv. Renorts of such tests shall be retained bv the buildin� official for the
eriod reauired for retention of nublic records.
104.11.3 Accessibilitv. Alternative desi�ns and technologies for brovidin� access to and
usabilitv of a facilitv for nersons with disabilities sha11 be in accordance with
nrovisions of the Florida Buildin� Code. Accessibilitv.
104.12 Reauirements not covered bv code. Anv reauirements necessarv for the stren�th.
stabilitv or nroner oneration of an existin� or nrobosed buildin� structure electrical. gas
mechanical or nlumbin� svstem. or for the nublic safetv. health and �eneral welfare. not
snecificallv covered bv this or the other technical codes, shall be determined bv the buildin�
official.
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SECTION 105
PERMITS
105.1 Reauired. Anv contractor. owner. or a�ent authorized in accordance with Chanter 489.
F.S. who intends to construct, enlar�e. alter, renair. move, demolish. or chan�e the occunancv of
a buildin� or structure. or to erect. install. enlar�e. alter. renair, remove. convert or renlace anv
imnact-resistant coverin�s. electrical. �as. mechanical. nlumbinS or fire nrotection svstem. or
accessible or flood resistant site element. the installation of which is re�ulated bv this code. or to
cause anv such work to be done, shall first make annlication to the buildin� official and obtain the
reauired nernut.
105.1.1 Annual facilitv nermit. In lieu of an individual nermit for each alteration to an
existin� electrical. �as. mechanical, nlumbin� or interior nonstructural office svstem(sl,
the buildin� official is authorized to issue an annual nermit for anv occunancv to
facilitate routine or emer�encv service. renair. refurbishin�. minor renovations of
service svstems. or manufacturin� e�uinment installations/relocations. The buildin�
official shall be notified of maior chan�es and shall retain the ri�ht to make insnections at
the facilitv sites as deemed necessarv. An annual facilitv nermit shall be assessed with an
annual fee and shall be valid for one vear from date of issuance. A senarate nermit shall be
obtained for each facilitv and for each construction trade. as anblicable. The nermit
a nlication shall contain a�eneral descrintion of the narameters of work intended to be
nerformed durin� the vear.
105.1.2 Annual nermit records. The nerson to whom an annual bermit is issued sha11
keen a detailed record of alterations made under such annual nermit. The buildin�
official shall have access to such records at all times or such records shall be filed
with the buildin� official as desi�nated. The buil.din� official is authorized to r�vok�
or withhold the issuance of the future annual nermits if code violations are found to exist.
105.1.3 Food nermit. As ner Section 500.12. F.S.. a food nermit from the Denartment
of A�riculture and Consumer Services is reauired of anv nerson who onerates a food
establishment or retail store.
105.2 Work exemnt from nermit. Exemntions from nermit reauirements of this code sha11 not
be deemed to �rant authorization for anv work to be done in anv manner in violation of the
rovisions of this code or anv other laws or ordinances of this iurisdiction. Permits shall not be
reauired for the followin�:
Buildin�•
1. Buildin� nermits are not reauired for renlacement or renair work havin� value of less than
$1.000.00. nrovidin�. however. that such work will not adverselv affect the structural
integritv. fire ratin�, exit access or esress reauirements.
2. Paintin�. nanerin�, tilin�. carnetin�. cabinets. counter tons and similar finish work. with no
electrical or nlumbin� work.
3. Temnorarv motion nicture. television and theater sets and scenerv.
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4. Swin s and other nlav�round eauinment accessorv to detached one- and two-familv
dwellin�s. but thev mav be subiect to Zonin� nermits.
5. Retractable awnin�s sunnorted bv an exterior wall and do not reauire additional sunnort of
Grou s R-3 and U occunancies. but thev mav be subiect to Zoning nermits.
6. Non fixed and movable fixtures. cases. racks. and counters not over 5 feet 9 inches (1753
mml in hei�ht.
Electrical•
1. Re airs and maintenance: Renair or renlacement of like common household electrical
fixtures switches. and outlets on the load side of the electrical source. Minor renair work.
includin� the renlacement of lamns or the connection of annroved nortable electrical
e uinment to annroved bermanentiv installed recentacles.
2. Radio and television transmitting stations: The brovisions of this code sha11 not annlv to
electrical eauinment used for radio and television transmissions. but do annlv to eauinment
and wirin for a nower sunnlv and the installations of towers and antennas.
3. Tem orar testin� svstems: A nermit shall not be reauired for the installation of anv
tem orarv svstem reauired for the testin� or servicin� of electrical eauinment or annaratus.
as:
1. Portable heatin� annliance.
2. Renlacement of anv minor nart that does not alter annroval of eauinment or make such
eauinment unsafe.
LVlechanical•
1. Portable heatin� annliance.
2. Portable ventilation eauinment.
3. Portable coolin� unit.
4. Steam, hot or chilled water ninin� within anv heating or coolin� eauinment regulated bv this
code.
5. Renlacement of anv nart which does not alter its annroval or make it unsafe.
6. Portable evanorative cooler.
7. Self-contained refri�eration svstem containin� 10 nounds (4.54 k�l or less of refri�erant and
actuated bv motors of 1 horsenower (746 Wl or less.
8. The ins lation. reulacement. removal or metering of anv load mana�ement control device.
P� :
1. The stonnin� of leaks in drains. water, soil. waste or vent nine brovided. however. that if anv
concealed tran, drain nine. water, soil, waste or vent bine becomes defective and it becomes
necessarv to remove and renlace the same with new material. such work shall be considered as
new work and a nermit shall be obtained and insnection made as nrovided in this code.
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2. The clearin� of stonna�es or the renairin� of leaks in nines, valves or fixtures, and the
removal and reinstallation of water closets. nrovided such renairs do not involve or reauire the
reblacement or rearran�ement of valves. nines or fixtures.
��reulacement of common household nlumbing fixtures to existins sunnlv lines and
outlets. This does not include water heaters.
105.2.1 Emergencv reuairs. Where eauinment renlacements and renairs must be
erformed in an emer�encv situation. the nermit annlication shall be submitted
within the next workin� business dav to the buildin� official. Notification shall be �iven
to the buildin� official includi_n_¢ the work address, nature of emer�encv and scone of
work immediatelv. or bv next business dav.
10 .2.2 Minor renairs. Ordinarv minor renairs or installation of renlacement narts mav
be made with the annroval of the buildin� official, without a nermit, nrovided the renairs
do not include the cuttin� awav of anv wall, nartition or nortion thereof, the removal or
cu in� of anv structural beam or load-bearing sunnort. or the removal or chan�e of anv
reauired means of e�ress. or rearrangement of narts of a structure affectin� the egress
re uirements: nor sha11 ordinarv minor renairs include addition to. alteration of, renlacement
or relocation of anv standnine. water sunnlv. sewer. draina�e. drain leader, gas, soil. waste.
vent or similar nining. electric wirin� svstems or mechanical eauinment or other work
affectin� nublic health or �eneral safetv. and such renairs shall not violate anv of the
provisions of the technical codes.
105.2.3 Public service a�encies. A nermit shall not be reauired for the installation.
alteration or renair of �eneration. transmission. distribution or meterin� or other related
eauinment that is under the ownershin and control of nublic service a�encies bv
established riEht.
105.3 Annlication for nermit. To obtain a nermit. the annlicant shall first file an annlication
therefore in writin� on a form furnished bv the denartment for that nuruose. Pernut annlication
forms shall be in the format nrescribed bv a local administrative board. if annlicable. and must
otherwise comblv with the reauirements of Sections 713.135(5) and (6). F.S. Each annlication
sha11 be inscribed with the date of annlication, and the code in effect as of that date. For a
buildin� nermit for which an annlication is submitted nrior to the effective date of the Florida
Building Code. the state minimum building code in effect in the nermitting iurisdiction on the date
of the annlication �overns the nermitted work for the life of the nermit and anv extension
�ranted to the nermit.
105.3.1 Action on annlication. The buildin� official shall examine or cause to be
examined annlications for nermits and amendments thereto within a reasonable time after
filin�. If the annlication or the construction documents do not conform to the reauirements
of nertinent laws. the buildin� official shall reiect such annlication in writin�, statin� the
r asons therefore. If the buildin� official is satisfied that the nronosed work conforms to the
reauirements of this code and laws and ordinances annlicable thereto. the buildin�
official shall issue a nermit therefore as soon as nracticable. When authorized through
contractual a�reement with a school board. in actin� on annlications for nermits. the
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buildin� official shall �ive first nrioritv to anv annlications for the constructian of. or
addition or renovation to. anv school or educational facilitv.
105.3.1.1 If a state universitv. Florida colle�e or nublic school district elects to
use the villa�e's code enforcement offices. fees charsed bv the villase for enforcement
of the Florida Buil in� Code on buildin�s. structures. and facilities of state
universities. state colleges and nublic school districts shall not be more than the
actual labor and administrative costs incurred for nlans review and insnections to
ensure comnliance with the code.
105.3.1.2 No nermit mav be issued for anv buildin� construction. erection.
alteration. modification. renair, or addition unless the annlicant for such nermit
rovides to the villa�e anv of the followin� documents which annlv to the
construction for which the nermit is to be issued and which shall be nrenared bv or
under the direction of an engineer re�istered under Chanter 471. F.S.:
1. Anv electrical or nlumbin� or air-conditionin� and refri�eration svstem
meetin� the followin� thresholds are reauired to be desi�ned bv a Florida
Re�istered En�ineer. The svstem:
A. Reauires an electrical or nlumbin� or air-conditioning and refri�eration
s stem with a value of over $125.000: and
B.
11 Reauires an ag�re�ate service cabacitv of over 600 amneres (240 voltsl
on a residential electrical svstem or over 800 amberes (240 voltsl on a
commercial or industrial electrical svstem.
2 Reauires a nlumbin� svstem with 250 fixture units or more.
31 Reauires Heating. ventilation and air-conditionin� svstem that exceeds a
15-ton-ner-svstem canacitv. or if the proiect is designed to accommodate
over 100 bersons.
2. Fire sbrinkler documents for anv new buildin� or addition which includes a fire
snrinkler svstem which contains 50 or more snrinkler heads. A Contractor I.
Contractor II or Contractor IV. certified under Section 633.521. Florida
Statutes. mav design a fire snrinkler svstem of 49 or fewer heads and mav
design the alteration of an existin� fire snrinkler svstem if the alteration consists
of the relocation. addition or deletion of not more than 49 heads.
notwithstandin� the size of the existing fire snrinkler svstem.
3. Anv snecialized mechanical. electrical. or nlumbin� document for anv new
buildin� or addition which includes a medical �as. oxv�en, steam. vacuum.
toxic air filtration, halon, or fire detection and alarm svstem which costs more
than $5,000.
Documents reauirin� an engineer seal bv this nart shall not be valid unless a nrofessional
eneineer who nossesses a valid certificate of re�istration has si�ned. dated, and sealed such
document as nrovided in Section 471.025. F.S.
105.3.2 Time limitation of aunlication. An annlication for a nermit for anv nronosed
work shall be deemed to have been abandoned and invalid six months after the date
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of filin�. or for anv six month neriod of abandonment or susbension durin� the
a lication nrocess. unless such annlication has been nursued in �ood faith or a nermit
has been issued: excent that the building official is authorized to �rant one or more
extensions of time for additional neriods not exceedin� three months each. The extension
sha11 be reauested in writin� nrior to the abandonment d�te and iustifiable cause
demonstrated. Abandoned annlications sha11 be subiect to destructi�n in accordance with
aw. The fee for renewal. re-issuance. and extension of a nermit anblication shall be
as contained in the village's comnrehensive fee schedule as set forth bv resolution of the
villa�e council. There mav be fees or reauirements from other eovernment agencies for
bermit annlication extensio s nd renewals.
1 3.3 An enforcin� authoritv mav not issue a building nermit for anv buildin�
construction. erection. alteration. modification. renair or addition unless the nermit either
includes on its face or there is attached to the nermit the followin� statement: "NOTICE:
In addition to the reauirements of this nermit. there mav be additional
restrictions annlicable to this nronertv that mav be found in the uublic records of this
coun such as the reauirement for Home or Pronertv Owners Association annroval. and
there mav be additional nermits reauired from other governmental entities such as water
mana ement districts. state a�encies or federal a�encies."
05.3.4 A building uermit for a sin�le-familv residential dwelling must be issued
within 30 workin� davs of annlication therefore unless unusual circumstances
re uire a lon�er time for nrocessin� the annlication or unless the nermit annlication
fails to satisfv the Florida Buildin� Code or the villa�e's laws or ordinances.
105. .5 Identification of minimum nremium nolicv. Excent as otherwise nrovided in
Chapter 440. F.S.. Workers' Comnensation. everv emnlover shall, as a condition to
receivin a buildin� nermit. show nroof that it has secured comnensation for its
emnlovees as nrovided in Sections 440.10 and 440.38. F.S.
105. .6 Asbestos removal. Movin�. removal or disnosal of asbestos-containin� materials
on a residential buildin� where the owner occunies the building. the buildin� is not for
sale or lease. and the work is nerformed accordin� to the owner-builder limitations
rovided in this nara�ranh. To aualifv for exemntion under this nara�ranh. an owner must
bersonallv annear and si�n the buildins nermit abnlication. The nermittin� a�encv sha11
rovide the uerson with a disclosure statement in substantiallv the followin� form:
Disclosure Statement: State law reauires asbestos abatement to be done bv licensed
contractors. You have annlied for a nermit under an exemntion to that law.__ The
exembtion allows vou. as the owner of vour nronertv. to act as vour own asbestos
abatement contractor even thou�h vou do not have a license. You must sunervise the
construction vourself. You mav move. remove or disnose of asbestos-containin� materials
on a residential buildin� where vou occunv the buildins and the building is not for
sale or lease. or the buildin� is a farm outbuildin� on vour nronertv. If vou sell or
lease such buildin� within 1 vear after the asbestos abatement is comblete. the law will
nresume that vou intended to sell or lease the nronertv at the time the work was done.
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which is a violation of this exemntion. You mav not hire an unlicensed nerson as vour
contractor. Your work must be done accordin� to all local. state and federal laws and
re�ulations which abnlv to asbestos abatement broiects. It is vour resnonsibilitv to make
sure that beonle embloved bv vou have licenses reauired bv state law and bv cou.ntv or
municinallicensin� ordinances.
105.3.7 Annlicable Code for Manufactured Buildin�s. Manufacturers should be
nermitted to comnlete a.11 buildings desi�ned and annroved nrior to the effective date of a
new code edition. nrovided a clear si�ned contract is in nlace. The contract shall nrovide
snecific data mirrorin� that reauired bv an annlication for nermit. snecificallv, without
limitation. date of execution. buildin� owner or dealer. and anticinated date of
comnletion. However. the construction activitv must commence within 6 months of the
contract's execution. The contract is subiect to verification bv the Denartment of
ommunitv Affairs.
105.3.8 Public ri�ht of wav. A nermit shall not be �iven bv the buildin� official for the
construction of anv buildin�. or for the alteration of anv buildin� where said building is to
be chan�ed and such chan�e will affect the exterior walls. bavs. balconies. or other
abbenda�es or nroiections frontin� on anv street, allev or nublic lane, or for the nlacin�
on anv lot or nremises of anv buildins or structure removed from another lot or nremises.
unless the annlicant has received a ri�ht of wav nermit from the authoritv havin�
'urisdiction over the street. allev or nublic lane.
105.4 Conditions of the aermit. The issuance or �rantin� of a nermit shall not be construed to
be a nermit for, or an annroval of. anv violation of anv of the nrovisions of this code or of anv
other ordinance of the villa�e. Permits nresumin� to �ive authoritv to violate or cancel the
rovisions of this code or other ordinances of the villa�e shall not be valid. The issuance of a
ermit based on construction d cuments and other data. shall not nrevent the building official
from reauirin� the correction of errors in the construction documents and other data. The
buildin� official is also authorized to nrevent occunancv or use of a structure where in violation
of this code or of anv other ordinances of the village.
105.4.1 Permit intent. A nermit issued sha11 be construed to be a license to nroceed with
the work and not as authoritv to violate. cancel, alter or set aside anv of the nrovisions of
the technical codes. nor shall issuance of a bermit nrevent the building official from
thereafter reauiring a correction of errors in nlans, construction or violations of this code.
Everv nermit issued sha11 become invalid unless the work authorized bv such nermit is
commenced within 6 months after its issuance. or if the work authorized bv such nermit is
susnended or abandoned for a neriod of 6 months after the time the work is commenced:
05.4.1.1 If work has commenced and the nermit is revoked. becomes null and
void or exnires because of lack of nroQress or abandonment, a new nermi� or
revalidation of the ori�inal nernut, coverin� the nronosed construction shall be obtained
before nroceedin� with the work.
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1 5.4.1.2 If a new nermit, or revalidation of the ori�inal nermit. is not obtained within
s� months from the date the initial nermit became null and void. the buildin� official is
authorized to reauire that anv work which has been commenced or comnleted be
removed from the buildin� site. Alternatelv. a new nernut mav be issued on annlication.
providin� the work in nlace and reauired to comnlete the structure meets all annlicable
reeulations in effect at the time the initial nermit became null and void and anv
re�ulations which mav have become effective between the date of exniration and the
date of issuance of the new nermit.
105.4.1.3 Work shall be considered to be in active nro�ress when the nermit has
received an annroved insnection within six months. This brovision shall not be
a�nlicable in case of civil commotion or strike or when the buildin� work is halted due
directiv to iudicial iniunction. order or similar nrocess. or due to action bv an
environmental or archeolo�ical a�encv havin� iurisdiction. The buildin� official is
authorized to �rant. in writing. one or more extensions of time. for neriods not more
than 3 months each. The extension shall be reauested in writin� and iustifiable cause
demonstrated, nrior to exniration.
05.4.1.4 The fee for renewal, reissuance. and extension of a nermit shall be
contained in the villa�e's comnrehensive fee schedule as set forth bv resolution of the
villa�e council. There mav be fees or reauirements from other �overnment agencies
for nermit extensions and renewals.
105.5 Exniration. Reserved
105.6 Susnension or Revocation of nermits
105.6.1 Misrenresentation of annlication. The buildin� official mav susnend or revoke
a nermit or annroval, issued under the nrovisions of this code. in case there has been anv
false statement or misrenresentation as to the material fact in the annlication or nlans on
which the nermit or annroval was based.
105.6.2 Violation of code nrovisions. The buildin� official mav susnend or revoke a
nermit unon determination bv the buildin� official that the construction. erection.
alteration renair movin� demolition installation. or renlacement of t he building,
structure. electrical, �as. mechanical or nlumbin� svstems for which the nermit was
issued is in violation of. or not in conformitv with, the nrovisions of this code.
1 5 7 Placement of nermit The buildin� nermit or conv shall be kent on the site of the work until
the comnletion of the nroiect.
105.8 Notice of commencement. As ner Section 713.135. F.S.. when anv ner annlies for a
buildin� nernut the villa�e shall nrint on the face of each nemut card in no less than 14-noint,
canitalized boldfaced tvne• "WARNING TO OWNER• YOUR FAILURE TO RECORD A
NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT MAY RESULT IN YOUR PAYIl�TG TWICE FOR
IMPROVEMENTS TO YOUR PROPERTY IF YOU INTEND TO OBTAIN FINANCING
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CONSULT WITH YOUR LENDER OR AN ATTORNEY BEFORE RECORDING YOUR
NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT."
105.9 Asbestos. The villa�e shall reauire each buildans nermit for the demolition or renovation of
an existin� structure to contain an asbestos notification statement which indicates the owner's or
onerator's resnonsibilitv to comnlv with the nrovisions of Section 469.003. F.S.. and to notifv the
Denartment of Environmental Protection of his or he intentions to remove asbestos. when
anblicable in accordance with state and federal law Refer to Section 105.3.6 "Asbestos
Removal" above. for additional reauirements.
105.10 Certificate of nrotecNve treatment for nrevention of termites. A weather-resistant iob-
site nostin� board shall be nrovided to receive dunlicate treatment certificates shall be nrovided
as each reauired nrotective treatment is comnleted, sunnlving one conv for the nerson the
nermit is issued to and another conv for the buildin� nermit files The treatment certificate shall
pravide the nroduct used. identitv of the annlicator, time and date of the treatment. site location.
area treated. chemical used. nercent concentration and number of �allons used. to esta.blish a
verifiable record of nrotective treatment If the soil c hemic al barrier method for termite
nrevention is used. final exterior treatment shall be comnleted nrior to final buildin� annroval.
For a bait svstem. see Section 1816.1.7 of the Florida Buildin� Code for contract document
reauirements.
�q511 Notice of termite nrotection A nermanent si�n which identifies the termite treahnent
brovider and need for re-insnection and treatment contract renewal shall be nrovided. The sisn
shall be bosted near the water heater or electric nanel.
105.12 Work startin� before nermit issuance. Unon written reauest and annroval of the
b uildin� official. the scone of work delineated in the buildin� nermit annlication and nlan mav
be started nrior to the final annroval and issuance of the nermit, nrovided anv work comnleted is
entirelv at risk of the nermit annlicant and the work does not nroceed nast the first reauired
insnection This nrovision is onlv for the Florida Building Code• all other A�encv annrovals
necess�rv for construction must be secured nrior to this nrovision bein� abnlied.
105.13 Phased nermit aunroval. After submittal of the annronriate construction documents. the
buildin� official is authorized to issue a nermit for the construction of foundations or anv other nart
of a buildin� or structure before the construction documents for the whole buildin� or structure
have been submitted. The holder of such nermit for the foundation or other narts of a
buildins or structure shall nroceed at the holder's own risk with the building oneration and
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without assurance that a nermit for the entire structure will be sranted. Corrections mav be reauired
to meet the reauirements of the technical codes. This nrovision is onlv for the Florida Buildin�
Code. a11 other A�encv annrovals necessarv for construction must be secured nrior to this
nrovision bein� anblied.
�05.14 Permit issued on basis of an affidavit. The build�, offi ', mav a�nt a swo,rn,,,�affidavit
from a re�istered architect or en�ineer statin� that the nlans submitted conform to the technical
codes. For buildin�s d struct res. the affidavit shall state that the nlans conform-to the laws as
t egress tvne of construction d general arran�ement and if accomnanied bv dravvin�s show
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the structural desi�n and that the nlans and desisn conform to the reauirements of the technical
codes as to streneth. stresses. strains. loads and stabilitv. Whenever a nermit is issued in reliance
u on an affidavit or whenever the work to be covered bv a nermit involves installation under
conditions which. in the oninion of the buildin� official, are hazardous or comnlex. the
buildin� official shall reauire that the architect or en�ineer who si�ned the affidavit or
nrenared the drawin�s or comnuta.tions sha11 insnect such work. The buildins o�cial mav
without anv examination or insnection accent such affidavit. nrovided t e architect o,r en�ineer
who made such affidavit a�rees to submit to �he biildin� official conies of insnection renorts as
insnections are berformed. In addition. thev shall certifv conformitv to the nermit. and unon
omnletion of the structure. electrical. sas. mechanical or nlumbing svstems make and file with
the buildin� official written affidavit that the work has been done in conformitv to the
reviewed nlans and that the structure. electrical, gas. mechanical or nlumbing svstem has been
erected in accordance with the reauLements of the technical codes. Where the buildin� official
relies unon such affidavit. the architect or en�ineer shall ass�,�me full resnonsibiliiv for
combliance with all nrovisions of the technical codes and other nertinent laws or ordinances. In
the event such architect or en�ineer is not available, the owner shall emnlov in his stead a
comnetent nerson or a�encv whose aualifications are reviewed bv the building official. The
buildin� official shall ensure that anv nerson conductine nlans review is aualified as a nlans
examiner under Chanter 468. F.S.. Part XII and that anv nerson conductin� insnections is
aualified as a buildin� insnector under Chanter 468. F.S. Part XII. Nothing aforesaid sha11
nreclude nlan review or insnections bv the buildin� official.
105.15 O�enin� nrotection. When anv activitv reauirin� a buildin� nermit that is annlied for on
or after Julv 1. 2008. and for which the estimated cost is $50.000 or more for a site built sin�le
familv detached residential structures that is located in the wind borne debris re�ion as defined in
this Code and that has an insured value of $750.000 or more. or. if the site built sin�le familv
detached residential structures is uninsured or for which documentation of insured value is not
presented. has a iust valuation for the structure for burnoses of ad valorem taxation of $750.000
or more: onenin� brotections as reauired within this Code or Florida Buildin� Code. Residential
for new construction shall be nrovided.
Excention: Sin�le familv residentia.l structures nermitted subiect to the Florida Buildin� Code
are not reauired to comnlv with this section.
SECTION 106
FLOOR AND ROOF DESIGN LOADS
106.1 Live loads nosted. Where the live loads for which each floor or nortion thereof of a
commercial or industrial buildin� is or has been desisned to exceed 50 nsf (2.40 kN/m21. such
desi�n live loads shall be consnicuouslv nosted bv the owner in that nart of each storv in which
thev anulv. usin� durable siQns. It shall be unlawful to remove or deface such notices
106.2 Issuance of certificate of occunancv. A certificate of occubancv reauired bv Section 111
shall not be issued until the floor load siQns. reauired bv Section 106.1, have been installed.
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106.3 Restrictions on loading. It shall be unlawful to nlace. or cause or nermit to be nlaced. on
anv floor or roof of a buildin�, structure or nortion thereof, a load �reater than is nermitted bv
this code.
SECTION 107
SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS
�.07.1 General. Submittal documents consisting of construction documents. statement of snecial
insnections. �eotechnical renort and other data shall be submitted in two or more sets with each
nermit annlication. The construction documents sha11 be nrenared bv a re�istered desi�n
nrofessional where reauired bv Chanter 471, F.S. & 61G-15 F.A.C. or Chanter 481. F.S. &
61G-1 F.A.C. Where snecial conditions exist. the buildin� official is authorized to reauire
dditional construction documents to be nrenared bv a reQistered desim nrofessional. Electronic
media documents shall be submitted when reauired bv the buildin� official. and mav reauire
onlv one set of submitta.ls.
Ezcention: The buildin� official is authorized to waive the submission of construction
documents and other data no reauired to be nrenared bv a re�istered desi�n
nrofessional if it is found that the nature of the work annlied for is such that review of
construction documents is not necessarv to obtain comnliance with this code.
�f the desisn nrofessional is an architect. interior desi�ner. landscabe architect. or en�ineer
le�allv re�istered under the laws of this state regulatin� the nractice of architecture or interior
desi�n as nrovided for in Chanter 481. F.S.. Part I, or landscane architecture as nrovided for in
Chapter 481. F.S., Part II. or en�ineerin� as nrovided for in Chanter 471. Florida Statutes. then
he or she sha11 affiY his or her official seal to said drawin�s. snecifications and accomnanvin�
data. as reauired bv Florida Statute.
107.2 Construction documents. Construction documents shall be in accordance with Sections
107.2.1 through 107.2.5.
107 21 Information on construction documents Construction documents shall be
dimensioned and drawn unon suitable material Electronic media documents shall be
submitted when annroved bv the building official. Construction documents sha11 be of
sufficient claritv to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work nronosed
and show in detail that it will conform to the nrovisions of this code and relevant laws
ordinances. rules and re�ulations. as determined bv the buildins official. Such drawin�s
and snecifications sha11 contain information. in the form of notes or otherwise. as to the
ualitv of materials. where aualitv is essential to conformitv with the technical codes.
Such information shall be snecific. and the technical codes shall not be cited as a whole
or in nart. nor shall the term "le�al" or its eauivalent be used as a substitute for snecific
information. All information. drawin�s, snecifications and accomnanvin� data sha11 bear
the name and si�nature of the nerson resbonsible for the desi�n. (See also Section
107_3•51•
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107.2.1.1 Fire urotection svstem shon drawings. Shon drawin�s for the fire
nrotection svstem(sl sha11 be submitted to indicate conformance with this code and the
construction documents and shall be annroved nrior to the start of svstem installation.
Sho drawin�s sha11 contain all information as reauired bv the referenced installation
standards in Chanter 9.
107.2.1.2 For roof assemblies reauired bv the code. the construction documents shall
illustrate. describe and delineate the tvne of roofin� svstem, materials. fastenin�
reauirements. flashin� reauirements and wind resistance ratin� that are reauired to be
installed. Product evaluation and installation shall indicate comnliance with the
wind criteria reauired for the snecific site or a statement bv an architect or en�ineer for
the specific site must be submitted with the construction documents.
107.2.1.3 Additional data. The buildin� official mav reauire details. comnutations
stress dia�rams. and other data necessarv to describe the construction or installation
and the basis of calculations. All drawin�s. snecifications and accomnanvin� data
reauired bv the buildin� official to be nrenaxed bv an architect or en�ineer shall be
affixed with their official seal. signature and date as state law reauires.
107.2.1.4 Oualitv of buildin� nlans. Buildin� nlans shall be drawn to a minimum 1/8
inch scale unon substantial naber. cloth or other accentable medium. The buildin�
official mav establish throu�h denartmental nolicv. other standards for nlans and
s ecifications. in order to nrovide conformitv to its record retention nro�ram. This
olicv mav include such thin�s as minimum size. shane. contrast. claritv. or other
items related to records mana�ement. Electronic media must be comnatible with the
archive reauirements of Florida Statutes.
107.2.2 Reserved.
107 2 3 Means of egress The construction documents shall show in sufficient detail the
location. construction. size and character of all nortions of the means of e�ress in
combliance with the nrovisions of this code. In other than occunancies in Grouns R-2. R-
3. and I-1, the construction documents shall desimate the number of occuuants to be
accommodated on everv floor. and in all rooms and snaces.
107.2.4 Exterior wall envelone. Construction documents for all buildin�s sha11 describe
the exterior wa11 envelone in sufficient detail to determine comnliance with this code. The
construction documents shall nrovide details of the exterior wall envelone as reauired.
includin� flashin�. intersections with dissimilar materials. corners, end details. control
'oints. intersections at roof, eaves or naranets. means of draina�e. water-resistive
membrane and details around onenin�s. The construction documents sha11 include
manufacturer's installation instructions that nrovide sunnortin� documentation that the
ronosed nenetration and onenin� details described in the construction documents
maintain the weather resistance of the exterior wall envelone. The subnortin�
documentation shall fullv describe the exterior wall svstem which was tested. where
a nlicable. as well as the test nrocedure used.
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107.2.5 Site nlan. T'he construction documents submitted with the annlication for nermit
shall be accomnanied bv a site nlan showing to scale the size and location of new
construction and existin� structures on the site. distances from lot �ines. the established
street �rades and the nronosed finished �rades and. as annlicable. flood hazard areas,
floodwavs. and desi�n flood elevations: and it shall be drawn in accordance with an
accurate boundarv line survev. In the case of demolition. the site nlan shall show
construction to be demolished and the location and size of existin� structures and
construction that are to remain on the site or nlot. The buildin� official is authorized to
waive or modifv the reauirement for a site nlan when the aunlication for nermit is for
alteration or renair or when otherwise warranted.
107.2.5.1 Desi�n flood elevations. Where design flood elevations are not suecified.
thev shall be established in accordance with Section 1612.3.1.
107.3 Examination of documents. The buildin� official shall examine or cause to be examined the
accomnanvins submittal documents and shall ascertain bv such examinations whether the
construction indicated and described is in accordance with the requirements of this code and
other nertinent laws or ordinances.
Exce ti�
1. Buildin� nlans annroved nursuant to Section 553.77(5). F.S.. and sta.te-anbroved
manufactured buildin�s are exemnt from local codes enforcin� a�encv nlan reviews excent
for nrovisions of the code relatin� to erection. assemblv or construction at the site. Erection,
assemblv (includin� utilitv crossover connectionsl and construction at the site are subiect to
local nermittin� and insnections. Photoconies of nlans antiroved accordin� to 9B-1.009
F.A.C.. shall be sufficient for local nermit annlication documents of record for the modular
buildin� nortion of the uermitted nroiect.
2. Industrial construction on sites where desi�n, construction and fire safetv are sunervised bv
annronriate licensed desiQn and insnection nrofessionals and which contain adeauate in-house
fire denartments and rescue sauads is exemnt. subiect to annroval bv the buildin� official.
from review of blans and insnections. nrovidin� the annronriate licensed desi�n and insnection
brofessionals certifv that annlicable codes and standards have been met and sunnlv
a nronriate annroved drawin�s to local buildin� and fire-safetv insnectors.
107.3.1 Annroval of construction documents. When the buildin� official issues a bermi�
the construction documents sha11 be noted in writins or bv stamn as "Reviewed for Code
Comnliance." One set of construction documents so reviewed shall be retained bv the
buildin� official. The other set shall be returned to the annlicant. shall be kent at the site of
work and shall be onen to insnection bv the buildin� official or a dulv authorized
representative.
107.3.2 Previous annrovals. This code sha11 not reauire changes in the construction
documents. construction or desiQnated occunancv of a structure for which a lawful nermit
has been heretofore issued or otherwise lawfullv authorized and the construction of
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which has been nursued in �ood faith within 6 months after the effective date of this
code and has not been abandoned.
107.3.3 Phased aoaroval. The buildin� official is authorized to issue a nermit for the
construction of foundations or anv other nart of a buildin� or structure before the
construction documents for the whole buildin� or structure have been submitted
provided that adeauate information and detailed statements have been filed comnlvin�
with uertinent reauirements of this code. The holder of such nermit for the foundation or
other narts of a buildin� or structure shall nroceed at the holder's awn risk with he
buildin� oneration and without assurance that a nermit for the entire structure will be
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107.3.4 Design nrofessional in resnonsible charge.
107.3.4.1 General. When it is reauired that documents be nrenared bv a re�istered
desi�n nrofessional. the buildin� official shall be authorized to reauire the owner to
en�a�e and desi�nate on the buildin� nermit annlication a registered desisn
nrofessional who shall act as the re�istered desi�n nrofessional in resnonsible char�e.
If the circumstances reauire. the owner shall desi�nate a substitu resistered desisn
nrofessional in resnonsible char�e who shall nerform the duties reauired of the
ori�inal re�istered desi�n nrofessional in resbonsible char�e. The buildin� official
shall be notified in writin� bv the owner if the re�istered desi�n nrofessional in
resnonsible charee is chan�ed or is unable to continue to nerform the duties. The
re�istered desi�n nrofessional in resnonsible charge shall be resnonsible for reviewin�
and coordinatin� submittal documents nrenared bv others. includ nhased and
deferred submittal items. for comnatibilitv with the desi�n of the buildin�. Thos
nroducts wh�ch�re re�ulated bv Chanter 9N-3 F.A.C. shall be r eview ed and annroved
'n writing bv the designer of record nrior to submittal for iurisdictional annroval.
107 3 4 2 Deferred submittals For the n�r�oses of this section. deferr submittals
are defined as those nortions of the desi�n that are not submitted at the time of the
annlication and that are to be submitted to the buildin� official within a snecified
neriod. Deferral of anv submittal items shall have the nrior annroval of the buildin�
official. The re�istered desim nrofessional in resnons charge shall list the
deferred submittals on the construction documents for review bv the building official
Documents for deferred submittal items shall be submitted to the re�istered desisn
nrofessional in resnonsible char�e who shall review them and forward them to the
buildin� offieial with a notation indicatin� that the deferred submittal documents have
been reviewed and found to be in seneral conformance to the desim of the buildin�.
The deferred submittal items shall not be installed until the deferred submittal
documents have been annroved bv the buildin� official.
107.3.4.3 Certifications bv contractors authorized under the nrovisions of Section
489.115 F.S.. shall be considered eauivalent to sealed nlans and snecifications bv a
nerson licensed under Chanter 471. F.S.. or Chanter 481 F.S.. bv the villa�e for nlans
review for nermitting nurnoses relatin� to comnliance with the wind-resistance
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provisions of the code or alternate methodolo�ies annroved bv the Florida Buildin�
Commission for one and two-familv dwellin�s. The villa�e mav relv unon such
certification bv contractors that the nlans and sbecifications submitted conform to the
reauirements of the code for wind resistance. Unon �ood cause shown, the village's
code enforcement officer mav accebt or reiect nlans sealed bv nersons licensed
under Chapters 471�481 or 489. F.S.
107 3 5 Minimum nlan review criteria for buildin�s The examination of the documents
bv the buildin� official sha11 include the following minimum criteria and documents: a
floor nlan: site nlan: foundation nlan: floor/roof framin� __nlan or truss lavout: all
fenestration nenetrations: flashing: and rou�h onenins dimensions: and all exterior
elevations:
107.3.5.1 Commercial Buildin�s:
107.3.5.1.1 Building
1. Site reauirements:
P�
Fire access
Vehicle loadin�
Drivin�/turnin� radius
Fire hvdrant/water sunnlv/nost indicator valve (PIVI
Set back/senaration (assumed nronertv linesl
Location of snecific tanks water lines and sewer lines
Flood hazard areas. flood zones. and desi�n flood elev ations.
2. Occunancv �roun and snecial occunancv reauirements shall be determined.
3. Minunum tvae of construction shall be determined (see Table 5031.
4. Fire-resistant construction reauirements sha11 include the followin�
comnonents:
Fire-resistant senarations
Fire-resistant nrotection for tvne of const Protection of onenin�s
and nenetrations of rated walls
Fire blockin� and draft-stonnin� and calculated fire resistance
5. Fire sunuression svstems shall include:
Earlv warnin� smoke evacuation svstems
Schematic fire sprinklers
Standnines
Pre-en�ineered svstems
Riser diagraxn
6. Life safetv svstems sha11 be deterniined and sha11 include the followin�
reauirements:
Occunant load and egress canacities
Earlv warnin�
Smoke control
Stair nressurization
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Svstems schematic
7. Occunancv load/e�ress reauirements sha11 include:
Occunancv load
Gross
Net
Means of egress
Exit access
Exit
Exit dischar�e
Stairs construction/�eometrv and nrotection
Doors
Emer�encv li�htin� and exit siens
Snecific occunancv reauirements
Construction reauirements
Horizontal exits/exit nassa�ewavs
8. Structural reauirements shall include:
Soil conditions/analvsis
Termite nrotection
Desi�n loads
Wind reauirements
Buildin� envelone
Structural calculations (if reauiredl
Foundation
Flood reauirements in accordance with Section 1612, includin� lowest
floor elevations. enclosures. flood dama�e-resistant materials
Wall svstems
Floor svstems
Roof svstems
Threshold insnection nlan
Stair svstems
9 Materials sha11 be reviewed and shall at a minimum include the followin�:
Wood
Steel
Aluminum
Concrete
Ptastic
Glass
Masonrv
Gvnsum board and nlaster
Insulating (mechanicall
Ro�
Insulation
10. Accessibilitv reauirements shall include the following:
Site reauirements
Accessible route
Vertical accessibilitv
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Toilet and bathin� facilities
Drinkin� fountains
Eauinment
S ecial occunancv reauirements
Fair housin� reauirements
11. Interior reauirements shall include the followin�:
` Interior fuushes (flame snread/smoke develonment)
Li�ht and ventilation
Sanitation
12. Snecial svstems:
Elevators
Escalators
Lifts
107.3.5.1.2 Electrical
1. Electrical:
W�
Services
Feeders and branch circuits
Overcurrent nrotection
Groundin�
Wirin� methods and materials
GFCIs
2. Eauinment.
3. Svecial occunancies.
4. Emer�encv svstems.
5. Communication svstems.
6. Low volta�e.
7. Load calculations.
8. Desi�n flood elevation .
107.3.5.1.3 Plumbin�
1. Minimum nlumbing facilities.
2. Fixture reauirements.
3. Water sunnlv ninins.
4. Sanitarv drainage.
5. Water heaters.
6. Vents.
7. Roof draina�e.
8. Back flow nrevention.
9. Irri a ion.
10. Location of water sunnlv line.
11. Grease trans.
12. Environmental reauirements.
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13. Plumbin riser.
14. Desi�n flood elevation .
107.3.5.1.4 Mechanical
1. Exhaust svstems:
Clothes drver exhaust
Kitchen eauinment exhaust
S ecialtv exhaust svstems
2. E uinment.
3. Eauinment location.
4. Make-un air.
5. Roof-mounted eauinment.
6. Duct svstems.
7. Ventilation.
8. Combustion air.
9. Chimnevs, firenlaces and vents.
10. Abnliances.
11. Boilers.
12. Refri�eration.
13. Bathroom ventilation.
14. Laboratorv.
15. Desi�n flood elevation.
107.3.5.1.5 Gas
1. Gas ninin�.
2. Ventin�.
3. Combustion air.
4. Chimnevs and vents.
5. Annliances.
6. Tvne of gas.
7. Firenlaces.
8. LP tank location.
9. Riser dia�ram/shutoffs.
10. Design flood elevation.
107.3.5.1.6 EnerQV Calculations
107.3.5.2 Demolition
1. Asbestos removal.
0_7.3.5.3 Residential fOne and Two-Familvl
1. Site reauirements.
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Set back/senaration (assumed bronertv linesl
Location of sentic tanks
2. Fire-resistant construction (if reauiredl .
3. Smoke detector locations.
4. Euress•
E�ress window size and location stairs construction reauirements
5. Structural reauirements shall include:
Wall section from foundation throu�h roof, includin� assemblv and materials
connector tables
Termite nrotection
Desi�n Loads
Wind reauirements
Buildin� envelone
Structural calculations (if reauiredl
Foundation
Wall svstems
Floor svstems
Roof svstems
6. Accessibilitv reauirements: show/identifv accessible bath.
7. Imnact resistant coverin�s or svstems.
8. Flood hazard areas, flood zones. desim flood elevations. lowest floor elevations.
enclosures, eauinment. and flood dama�e-resistant materials.
9. Electrical•
Electric service riser with wire sizes. conduit detail and �roundin� detail.
Comnlete load calculations. Panel schedules
10. Mechanical:
Eauinment and location. Duct svstems
11.Pltunbin�:
Plumbin� riser
12.Gas:
Gas nining
Ventin
Combustion air
Chimnevs and vents
Annliances
Tvne of gas
Firenlaces
LP tank location
Riser dia�ram/shutoffs
13.Ener�y Calculations.
107.3.5.4 Swimming Pools
1. Barrier reauirements.
2. Snas•
� Wadin� bools.
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107.3.5.5 Exemntions.
Plans examination bv the buildin� official sha11 not be reauired for the followins work:
1. Renlacin� existin� eauinment such as mechanical units,
water heaters. etc.
2. Minor electrical. nlumbin� and mechanical renairs.
3. Annual maintenance nermits.
4. Manufactured buildings or nrototvne buildin� nlans excebt for local site adantations
and foundations of buildin�s. which are constructed on site. and modifications or
structures that reauire waiver.
a. Site reauirements
setback/senaration (assumed nronertv linesl
location of sentic tanks (if anblicablel
b. Structural
wind zone
anchorin�
blockin�
c. Plumbin�
List notable water source and meter size (if annlicablel
d. Mechanical
ea�liaust svstem
clothes drver exhaust
kitchen eauinment exhaust
e. Electrical
exterior disconnect location
107 4 Amended construction documents Work shall be installed in accordance with the
reviewed construction documents. and anv chan�es made durine construction that are not in
comnliance with the reviewed construction documents sha11 be resubmitted for review as an
amended set of construction documents.
107 5 Retention of construction documents One set of official construction documents shall
be retained bv the buildin� official as reauired bv Florida Statutes.
107.6 Affidavits. The buildin� official mav accent a sworn affidavit from a re�istered architect
or en�ineer statin� that the nlans submitted conform to the technical codes. For buildinss and
structures. the affidavit shall state that the blans conform to the laws as to e�ress. twe of
construction and �eneral arran�ement and. if accomnanied bv drawings, show the structural
desi�n and that the blans and desi�n conform to the reauirements of the technical codes as to
streneth, stresses. strains. loads and stabilitv. The buildin� official mav without anv examination
or insnection accent such affidavit. nrovided the architect or en�ineer who made such affidavit
a rees to submit to the buildin� official conies of insnection renorts as insnections are nerformed
and unon comnletion of the structure. electrical. �as. mechanical_ or nlumbins svstems a
certification that the structure. electrical. gas. mechanical or nlumbin� svstem has been erected in
accordance with the reauirements of the technical codes. Where the buildin� official relies unon
such affidavit. the architect or engineer sha11 assutne full resnonsibilitv for comnliance with all
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brovisions of the technical codes and other nertinent laws or ordinances. The buildin� official
sha11 ensure that anv nerson conducting nlans review is aualified as_ a nlans examiner under
Chanter 468. F.S.. Part XII and that anv nerson conductin� insnections is aualified as a buildin�
insnector under Chanter 468. F.S. Part XII.
SECTION 108
TEMPORARY STRUCTURES AND USES
108.1 General. The buildin� official is authorized to issue a nernut for temnorarv structures and
temnorarv uses. Such nernuts shall be limited as to time of service, but shall not b nermitted for
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more than 6months The buildin� official is authorized to �rant extensions for demonstrated
cause.
108.2 Conformance. Temnorarv structures and uses shall conform to th structural stren�th.
fire safetv. means of e�ress. accessibilitv. li�ht. ventilation and sanitarv reauirements of
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this code as necessarv to ensure nublic health. safetv and �eneral welfare.
108.3 Temnorarv nower. The buildin� official is authorized to �ive_nermission to temnorarilv
sunnlv and use nower in nart of an electric installation before such installation has been fullv
comnleted and the final certificate of comnletion has been issued. The nart covered bv the
temnorarvi certificate shall comnlv with the reauirements snecified for temnorarv li�htin�, heat or
nower in Chanter 27 of the Florida Buildin� Code. Buildin�.
108.4 Termination of annrovaL The buildin� official is authorized to terminat such nernut for a
temnorarv structure or use and to order the temnorarv structure or use to be discontinued
SECTION 109
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109.1 Prescribed fees. A nemut shall not be issued until fees aut horized under Section 553.80
F S have been naid Nor sha11 an amendment to a nerniit be released until the additional fee. if_anv,
due to an increase in the estimated cost of the buildin�, structure. electrical, nlurn mechanical
or �as svstems has been naid.
109.2 Schedule of nermit fees. On buildin�s. structures. electrical. �as. mechanical. and
plumbin� svstems or alterations reauirins a nermit. a fee for each bermit shall be naid as
reauired. in accordance with the villa�e's comnrehensive fee schedule as set forth bv resolution of
the villa�e council.
109.3 Buildin� nermit valuations. If. in the oninion of the _buildin� official. the claimed
valuation of buildin�. alteration, structure. electrical. �as. mechanical or nlumbing svstems
annears to be underestimated on the annlication. the bermit sha11 be denied, unless the annlicant
can show detailed. auantitv estimates. andlor bona fide sisned contracts (excludin� land valuel to
meet the anbroval of the buildins official. For nermittin� nuraoses. valuation of buildin�s and
s vstems shall be total renlacement value to include structural, el ectric, nlumbin�. mechanical,
interior finish, relative site work. architectural and desim fees, marketin� costs, overhead and
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rofit; excludin� onlv land value. Valuation references mav include the latest nublished data. of
national construction cost analvsis services (Marshall-Swift, Means, etc.l. as nublished bv
International Code Con�ress. Final buildin� nermit valuation shall be set bv the buildin� official.
109.4 Work commencin� before permit issuance. Anv nerson who commences anv work on a
buildin�, structure. electrical. gas. mechanical or nlumbin� svstem before obtainin� the buildin�
official's annroval or the necessarv nermits shall be subiect to a nenaltv fee in addition to the
reauired nermit fees. as contained in the villase's comnrehensive fee schedule as set forth bv
resolution of the villa�e council.
109.5 Related fees. The navment of the fee for the construction. alteration. removal or
demolition for work done in connection to or concurrentiv with the work authorized bv a
building nermit shall not relieve the annlicant or holder of the nermit from the navment of other
fees that are nrescribed bv law
109.6 Refunds. The buildin� official is authorized to establish a refund nolicv.
SECTION 110
INSPECTIONS
110.1 General. Construction or work for which a nermit is reauired shall be subiect to
insvection bv the buildin� official and such construction or work shall remain accessible and
exnosed for insnection nuraoses until annroved. Annroval as a result of an insnection sha11 not be
construed to be an annroval of a violation of the nrovisions of this code or of other ordinances of the
villa�e. Insnections bresumin� to �ive authoritv to violate or cancel the nrovisions of this code or
of other ordinances of the villa�e sha11 not be valid. It shall be the duty of the nermit abnlicant to
cause the work to remain accessible and exnosed for insnection nurooses. Nei ther the b uildin�
official nor the villa�e shall be liable for exnense entailed in the removal or reblacement of anv
material reauired to allow insnection.
110.1.1 Manufacturers and fabricators. When deemed necessarv bv the buildin�
official, he/she shall make, or cause to be made. an insnection of materials or assemblies
at the noint of manufacture or fabrication. A record shall be made of everv such
examination and insnection and of a11 violations of the technical codes. �
110.2 Preliminarv insnection. Subiect to the limitations of Chanter 553. F.S.. before issuin� a
nermit, the buildin� official is authorized to examine or cause to be examined buildin�s. structures
and sites for which an annlication has been filed.
1�0.2.1 Existin� buildin� insnections. Before issuin� a nermit. the buildine official
mav examine or cause to be examined anv buildin�, electrical. �as. mechanical, or
nlumbin� svstems for which an annlication has been received for a nermit to enlar�e.
alter. renair, move, demolish, install, or chan�e the occunancv. He/she mav insnect the
buildings. structures. electrical. eas. mechanical and nlumbins svstems, from time to
time. before, durin� and unon comnletion of the work for which a nermit was issued.
I-�e/she shall make a record of everv such examination and insnection and of all observed
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violations of the technical codes. Additional re�ulations in the Florida Buildin� Code.
Existin� Buildin� mav annlv.
110.3 Reauired insnections. The buildin� official unon notification from the nermit holder or
his or her a�ent. shall make the followin� insnections. and such other insnections as
deemed necessarv. and shall either release that nortion of the construction or shall notifv the
nermit holder or his or her a�ent of anv violations which must be corrected in order to
comnlv with the technical codes. The buildin� official shall determine the timing and
seauencin� of when insnections occur and what elements are insnected at each
insbection. A comnlete survev. or sbecial nuroose survev mav be reauired before an inspection
is annroved.
A. Buildin�
1. Foundation insnection To be made after trenches are excavated and forms erected
and reauired reinforcing steel is in nlace and. sha11 at a minimum include the
followin� buildin� comnonents:
• Stem-wall
• Monolithic slab-on-�rade
• Pilin�s and nile cans
• Footings/�rade beams
1.1. Slab/Floor Insnection: Concrete slab and under-floor insnections shall be
made after in-slab or under-floor reinforcin� steel or framin� members
installed and all buildin� service eauinment. conduit. ninine accessories
and other ancillarv eauinment items are in nlace but before anv concrete
is blaced or floor sheathin� installed. includin� the subfloor.
A foundation/Form board survev nrenared and certified bv a re�istered
survevor mav be reauired. nrior to annroval of the slab insbection. The
survev shall certifv nlacement of the buildin� on the site. illustrate all
suiroundin� setback dimensions and shall be available at the iob site for
review bv the buildins insnector.
1.2. In flood hazard areas unon nlacement of the lowest floor. includin�
basement. and nrior to further vertical construction. the elevation
certification, reauired in Section 1612.5, shall be submitted to the buildin�
official.
2. Construction Insnections:
2.1. Lintel/tie beams/columns/masonrv units. To be made after masonrv
units. forms. reinforcin� steel, shorin�. conduit. ninin� accessor
and other ancill�rv eauinment items are in niace. but before anv concrete
is nlaced.
2.2. Sheathin� insnection. To be made either as nart of a drv-in insnection or
done senaratelv at the reauest of the contractor after all roof and wall
sheathin� and fasteners are comnlete and shall at a minimum include the
followin� buildin� comnonents:
• Roof sheathin�
• Wall sheathin�
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• Floor sheathin�
• Sheathin� fasteners
• Roof/wall drv-in.
• Gvnsum board. as reauired
• She�thin Jcladdin� insnection
NOTE: Sheathin� fasteners installed and found to be missin� the structural
member (shinersl shall be corrected nrior to installation of the drv-in
material.
2.3. Framin� insnection. To be made after the roof deck or sheathin�. a11 framin�,
fire blockin� and bracin� is in nlace. all concealed wirin�. all nines.
c imne s. ducts and vents are comnlete and shall at a minimum include
the followin� buildin� comnonents:
• Window/door framin� and installation. Verifv rou�h onenin� dimensions are
within tolerances, buck and attachments
• Lintel/tie beams comnlete. if abblicable.
• Framin�/trusses/bracin�/connectors (includin� truss lavout drawin�sl
• Draft stonning/fire blockin�
• Curtain wall framin�
• Fire resistant assemblies. ioints and nenetrations. as reauired
• Accessibilitv.
3. Roofin� insnection. Sha11 at a minimum include the followin� buildin� comnonents:
• Drv-in
• Insulation
• Roof coverines (includin� in-nrogressl
• Flashins
4. Ener�v insulation. thermal and i�nition barriers.
5. Lath/Drvwall. Lath and �vnsum board insbections shall be made after lathin�
and �vt�suxn board. interior and exterior. is in nlace. but before anv nlasterin� is
annlied or svnsum boaxd ioints and fasteners are taned and finished.
Excention: Gvnsum board that is not nart of a fire-resistance- rated assemblv or
a shear assemblv. unless otherwise determined bv the building official.
6. Final insnection. To be made after the buildins is comnleted and readv for
occunancv.
6.1. Lowest floor elevation. In flood hazard areas. as nart of the final insnection. a
final certification of the lowest floor elevation shall be submitted to the authoritv
havin� iurisdiction.
7. Swimmin� nool insnection.
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• First insnection to be made after excavation and installation of reinforcin�
steel. bonding and main drain. and nrior to nlacing of concrete shell.
• nder�round electric insnection
• Under�round ninin� insnection includin� a nressure test
• Deck insnection: to be made nrior to installation of the deck material (with
forms. deck drains. and anv reinforcement in nlaced.
•�al electric insnection to be made nrior to filline the swimmin� nool with
• Fina1 nerma�nent b�rrier insnection is to be made nrior to filling the swLmmins
nool with water.
• In order to nass final insbection and receive a certificate of combletion, a
residential swimmin� nool must meet the reauirements relatin� to bool safetv
features as described in Section 424.2.17.
• Final insnection to be made when the swimmin� nool is comnlete and all
reauired enclosure reauirements axe in nlace.
� Demolition insnections.
• First insnection to be made after all utilitv connections have been
disconnected and secured in such manner that no unsafe or unsanitarv
conditions shall exist durin� or after demolition onerations
• Final insnection to be made after all demolition work is comnleted
9. Manufactured building insnections. The buildin� denartment sha11 insnect
construction of foundations: connectin� buildings to foundations; installation of narts
identified on nlans as site installed items, ioinin� the modules. includin� utilitv
crossovers: utilitv connections from the buildin� to utilitv lines on site: and anv
other work done on site which reauires comnliance with the Florida Buildin�
Code. Additional insnections mav be reauired for nublic educational facilities (See
Section 423.27.201.
10. Where imnact-resistant coverin�s or imnact resistant systems are installed to meet
reauirements of this code. the buildin� official shall schedule adeauate insnections
of imnact-resistant coverin�s or imnact resistant svstems to determine the
followin�:
• The svstem indicated on the nlans was installed.
• The svstem is installed in accordance with the manufacturer's installation
instructions and the nroduct annroval.
B. Electrical
1. Under�round insbection (includin� bonding and Qroundl. To be made after trenches
or ditches are excavated. conduit or cable is installed. and before anv backfill is nut
in ��
2. Rou�h-in insnection. To be made after the buildin� is dried-in. framin�. fire-blockin�
and bracin� is in nlace. and brior to the installation of insulation (if annlicablel, or
wall or ceilin� membranes.
� Low Volta�e: To be made for securitv, alarm. elevator. and snecial uses.
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4. Fina1 insnection. To be made after the buildins is comnlete. all reauired electrical
fixtures are in nlace and nronerlv connected or nrotected. and the structure is readv
for occunancv.
C. Plumbin�
1. Underground insnection. To be made after trenches or ditches are excavated. bibin�
is installed, and before anv backfill is nut in nlace.
2. Rou�h-in insnection. To be made after the roof. framin�. fire-blockins and bracin�
is in nlace and all soil. waste and vent ninin� is comnlete. and nrior to the
installation of insulation (if annlicablel. or wa1l or ceilin� membranes.
3. Fina1 insnection. To be made after the buildin� is comnlete. all nlumbing fixtures are
in nlace and nronerlv connected. and the structure is readv for occunancv.
Note: See Section 312 of the Florida Buildin� Code. Plumbin� for reauired tests.
D. Mechanical
1. Under�round insbection. To be made after trenches or ditches are excavated.
undersround duct and fuel ninin� is installed. and before anv backfill is nut in
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2. Rou�h-in insnection. To be made after the building is dried-in. framin�. fire blockin�
and bracin� are in nlace and all ductin�. and other concealed comnonents are
comnlete. and nrior to the installation of insulation (if annlicablel. or wall or
ceilin� membranes.
3. Final insnection. To be made after the buildin� is comnlete. the mechanical svstem
is in nlace and nronerlv connected. and the structure is readv for occunancv.
E. Gas
1. Rou�h ninin� insnection. To be made after a11 new ninin� authorized bv the
bermit has been installed. and before anv such ninin� has been covered or
concealed or anv fixtures or �as abnliances have been connected.
2. Final ninin� insbection. To be made after all niuins authorized bv the nermit has
been installed and after all nortions which are to be concealed bv nlasterin� or
otherwise have been so concealed. and before anv fixtures or �as
annliances have been connected. This insnection shall include a nressure test.
3. Final insnection. To be made on all new �as work authorized by the nermit and
such nortions of existin� svstems as mav be affected bv new work or
anv chan�es. to ensure comnliance with all the reauirements of this code and
to assure that the installation and construction of the gas svstem is in
accordance with reviewed nlans.
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F. Site Debris
1. The contractor and/or owner of anv active or inactive construction nroiect shall be
resnonsible for the clean-ub and removal of all construction debris or anv other
miscellaneous discarded articles nrior to receivin� _final insnection annroval.
Construction iob sites must be kent clean.
2. All debris shall be kent in such a manner as to nrevent it from bein� snread bv anv
means.
110.3.1 Footing and foundation insnection. Reserved.
110 3 2 Concrete slab and under-floor insnection Reserved
110 3 3 Reinforcin� steel and shvctural frames Reinforcin� steel or structural frame
work of anv nart of anv buildin� or structure shall not be covered or concealed without
first obtainin� a release from the buildin� official. Certification that field weld'
structural bolted connections meet desi�n reauirernent� shall be submitted to the buildin�
official. unon reauest,
110.3.4 Termites. Buildin� comnonents and buildin� surroundings reauired to be
protected from termite dama�e in accordance with Section 1503.6. Section 2304.13
or Section 2304.11.6, snecificallv reauired to be insnected for termites in
accordance with Section 2114 or reauired to have chemical soil treatment in
accordance with Section 1816 shall not be covered or concealed until the release from
the buildins official has been received. lAlso refer to S ections 105.10 and 105.111
110 3 5 Shorin� For threshold buildin�s shorin� and associated formwork or falsework
shall be desisned and insnected bv a Florida licensed nrofessional en�ineer. emnloved bv
the uermit holder or subcontractor. nrior to anv reauired mandatorv insuections bv the
threshold buildin� insnector.
110.3.6 Fire- and smoke-resistant nenetrations. Protection of ioints and nenetrations in
fire-resistance-rated assemblies. smoke barriers and smoke nartitions shall not be
concealed from view until insnected and annroved.
110.3.7 Threshold buildin�
110.3.7.1 The villa�e shall reauire a snecial insnector to nerform structural in snections
on a threshold buildin� nursuant to a structural insnection nlan nrenared bv the en�ineer
or architect of record. The structural insvection nlan must be submitted to the villa�e
nrior to the issuance of a buildine nermit for the construction of a threshold building.
The nuroose of the structural insnection nlans is to nrovide snecific insnection
nrocedures and schedules so that the buildin� can be adeauatelv insnected for
comnliance with the nermitted documents The snecial insnector mav not serve as a
surrogate in carrvin� out the resnonsibilities of the buildin� official. the architect
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or the en�ineer of record. The contractor's contractual or statutorv obli�ations
are not relieved bv anv action of the snecial insnector.
110.3.7.2 The snecial insnector shall determine that a nrofessional en�ineer who
s ecializes in shorin� desi�n has insnected the shorin� and reshorin� for conformance
with the shorin� and reshoring nlans submitted to the villa�e. A fee simnle t�tle owner
of a buildin�_ which does not meet the minimum size. heigh� occunancv. occunancv
classification or number-of-stories criteria which would result in classification as a
threshold buildin� under Section 553 .71. F.S. mav desi�nate such buildin� as a
threshold buildin�. subiect to more than the minimum number of insnections reauired bv
the Florida Buildin� Code.
110.3.7.3 The fee owner of a threshold buildin� shall select and nav all costs
of emnloving a sbecial insnector, but the snecial insnector shall be resnonsible to the
villa�e. The insnector sha11 be a nerson certified, licensed or re�istered under
Chanter 471. F.S. as an en�ineer or under Chanter 481. F.S. as an architect.
110.3.7.4 The villa�e shall reauire that. on everv threshold buildine:
10.3.7.4.1 The snecial insnector. unon comnletion of the building and nrior to
the issuance of a certificate of occunancv. file a simed and sealed statement with
the villa�e in substantiallv the followin� form: "To the best of mv knowled�e and
belief, the above described construction of all structural load-bearin� comnonents
comnlies with the nermitted documents. and the shorins and reshoring conforms
to the shorin� and reshorin� nlans submitted to the villa�e."
10.3.7.4.2 Anv nronosal to install an alternate structural nroduct or svstem
to which buildin� codes annlv shall be submitted to the villa�e for review for
comnliance with the codes and made nart of the villa�e's recorded set of nermit
documents.
110.3.7.4.3 All shorin� and reshoring nrocedures. nlans and details shall
be submitted to the villa�e for recordkeenin�. Each shorinE and reshorin�
installation shall be sunervised, insnected and certified to_be in comnliance with the
shorin� documents bv the contractor.
110.3.7.4.4 All nlans for the buildin� which are reauired to be si�ned and
sealed bv the architect or ensineer of record contain a statement that. to the best of
the axchitect's or en�ineer's knowled�e, the nlans and snecifications comnlv with
the annlicable minimum buildin� codes and the annlicable fire-safetv standards as
determined bv the villase in accordance with this section and Chanter 633, F.S.
10.3.7.5 The village mav not issue a building nermit for construction of anv
threshold building excent to a licensed �eneral contractor, as defined in Section
489.105(3)(a). F.S., or to a licensed buildin� contractor, as defined in Section 489.
105(3)(b). F.S.. within the scone of her or his license. The named contractor to
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whom the buildin� nermit is issued shall have the resnonsibilitv for sunervision.
direction. mana�ement and control of the construction activities on the nroiect for
which the buildin� nernut was issued.
10.3.7.6 The building denartment mav allow a snecial insnector to conduct the
minimum structural insnection of threshold buildinss reauired bv this code. Section
553.73. F.S.. without dunlicative insbection bv the buildin� denartment. The buildin�
official is resnonsible for ensurin� that anv berson conductin� insbections is aualified
as a buildin� insnector under Chanter 468. F.S.. Part XII or certified as a snecial
insnector under Chanter 471 or 481. F.S.. Insbections of threshold buildin�s reauired
bv Section 553.79(S). F.S.. are in addition to the minimum insnections reauired bv
this code.
110.3.8 Reserved.
110.3.9 Other insnections services. The buildin� official mav make. or cause to be made
bv others. the insnections reauired bv Section 109. He/she mav accent renorts of
insnectors of reco�nized insnection services. nrovided that after investi�ation he/she is
satisfied as to their aualifications and reliabilitv. A certificate called for bv anv nrovision
of the technical codes shall not be based on such renorts unless the same are in writin�
and certified bv a resnonsible officer of such service. The buildin� official mav reauire
the owner to emnlov an insnection service in the followin� instances:
1. For buildin�s or additions of Twe I construction.
2. For all maior structural alterations.
3. Where the concrete desi�n is based on comnressive stren�th (f'cl in excess of
3000 nounds ner sauare inch.
4. For nile drivin�.
5. For buildin�s with area �reater than 20.000 sauare foot.
6. For buildin�s more than 2 stories in hei�ht.
7. For buildin�s and structures of unusual desi�n or methods of construction.
Such insnectors shall be adeauatelv nresent at times work is underwav on the structural
elements of the buildin�. Such insnectors shall be a registered architect, or en�ineer, or a
nerson licensed under Chanter 468. Part XII. F.S. Such insnectors shall submit weeklv
nro�ress renorts includin� the dailv insbections to the buildin� official. and includin� a
code comnliance oninion of the Resident Insnector.
At the comnletion of the construction work or nroiect. such insnectors sha.11 submit a
certificate of comnliance to the building official. statin� that the work was done in
comnliance with this code and in accordance with the nermitted drawin�. Final
insnection shall be made bv the buildin� official before a Certificate of Occunancv or
Certificate of Comnletion is issued: and confirmation insnections mav be made at anv
time to monitor activities and resident insnectors.
110 3 9 1 Affidavit for Insnection With snecific nrior annroval of. and in a format
accebtable to the buildin� official. an affidavit for certification of insbection mav be
accented from the nermit aua.lifier: when accomnanied bv extensive nhoto�ranhic
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evidence of sufficient detail to demonstrate code comnliance. The nhotogranhic
evidence shall be comnrehensive in the disnlav of the installation and/or construction
and iob location identifiers. The affidavit and accomnanvin� nhoto�ranhs shall be
rovided to the insnector onsite. at the next scheduled insnection. If the nhoto�ranhs
are found to be insufficient bv the buildin� official to demonstrate comnliance with
this code and/or the nermitted document. or clearlv disnlav location identifiers. or
are missing. the insnector shall reauire the contractor to obtain the services of a
Re istered Florida Professional En�ineer to insnect and certifv the installation and/or
construction.
110.3.10 Insnections nrior to issuance of Certificate of Occunancv or Comnletion.
The buildin� official sha11 insnect or cause to be insnected. at various intervals. all
construction or work for which a nermit is reauired. and a final insnection shall be made
of eve buildins. structure. electrical. eas, mechanical or nlumbin� svstem unon
com letion. nrior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occunancv or Certificate of
Com letion. In nerformin� insnections. the buildin� official shall sive first nrioritv to
insnections of the construction. addition. or renovation to. anv facilities owned or
controlled bv a state universitv. state communitv colle�e or nublic school district.
110.4 Insnection a�encies. The buildin� official is authorized to accent renorts of annroved
ins ection a�encies. nrovided such a�encies satisfv the reauirements as to aualifications and
reliabilitv.
110.5 Insuection reauests. It shall be the dutv of the holder of the buildin� nermit or their dulv
authorized a�ent to notifv the buildin� official when work is readv for insnection. It shall be the
dutv of the nermit holder to nrovide access to and means for insnections of such work that are
reauired bv this code.
110.6 Annroval reauired. Work shall not be done bevond the noint indicated in each successive
insnection without first obtainin� the annroval of the buildin� insnector. The buildin� official.
u on notification. shall make the reauested insnections and shall either indicate the nortion of
the construction that is satisfactorv as comnleted. or notifv the nermit holder or his or her a�ent
wherein the same fails to comnlv with this code. Anv nortions that do not comnlv sha11 be
corrected and such nortion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized bv the buildin�
official.
110.7 Imnact of construction. All construction activitv re�ulated bv this code shall be
performed in a manner so as not to adverselv imnact the condition of adiacent nronertv. unless
such activitv is bermitted to affect said nronertv nursuant to a consent granted bv the annlicable
ronertv owner. under terms or conditions aereeable to the abnlicable nronertv owner. This
includes. but is not limited to. the control of dust. noise. water or draina�e run-offs. debris, and
the stora e of construction materials. New construction activitv shall not adverselv imnact le�al
historic surface water draina�e flows serving adiacent nronerties. and mav reauire snecial
draina�e desi�n comnlvin� with en�ineerin� standards to nreserve the nositive drainage natterns
of the affected sites. Accordin�lv. develoners. contractors and owners of all new residential
develonment. includin� additions. nools. natios. drivewavs. decks or similar items. on existing
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ronerties resultin� in a si�nificant decrease of nermeable land area on anv narcel or has altered
the draina e flow on the develoned nronertv shall. as a nermit condition. nrovide a nrofessiona.11v
prenared drainage nlan clearlv indicatin� comnliance with this nara�ranh. Unon comnletion of
the im rovement. a certification from a licensed nrofessional shall be submitted to the insnector
in order to receive annroval of the final insnection.
SECTION 111
CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY AND
COMPLETION
111.1 Use and Occunancv. No building or structure shall be used or occunied. and no chan�e
in the existin� occunancv classification of a buildin� or structure or nortion thereof shall be
made. until the buildin� official has issued a Certificate of Occunancv therefore as nrovided
herein. Issuance of a Certificate of Occunancv shall not be construed as an annroval of a violation of
the brovisions of this code or of other ordinances of the iurisdiction. Said certificate shall not be
issued until all reauired electrical. �as. mechanical. nlumbin� and fire nrotection svstems have
been ins ected for comnliance with the technical codes and other annlicable laws and ordinances
and released bv the building official.
Excention: Certificates of occunancv are not reauired for work exembt from nermits under
Section 105.2.
111.2 Certificate issued. After the buildin� official insnects the buildan� or structure and finds no
violations of the nrovisions of this code or other laws that are enforced bv the buildin�
de artment or other a�encv whose annroval is inherent in the buildin� bermittin� nrocess. the
buildin� official shall issue a Certificate of Occunancv that contains the following:
1. The buildin� nermit number.
2. The address of the structure.
3. The name and address of the owner.
4. A descrintion of that nortion of the structure for which the certificate is issued.
5. A statement that the described nortion of the structure has been insnected for comnliance
with the reauirements of this code for the occuuancv and division of occunancv and the
use for which the nronosed occunancv is classified.
6. For buildin�s and structures in flood hazard areas. a statement that documentation of the
as-built lowest floor elevation has been nrovided and is retained in the records of the
buildin� denartment.
7. The name of the buildin� official.
8. T'he edition of the code under which the nernut was issued.
9. The use and occunancv. in accordance with the nrovisions of Chanter 3.
10. The twe of construction as defined in Chanter 6.
11. The desi�n occunant load.
12. If an automatic snrinkler svstem is nrovided. whether the snrinkler svstem is reauired.
13 . An s ecial stinulations and conditions of the buildin� nermit.
111.3 Temuorarv/nartial occunancv. A temnorarv/nartial Certificate of Occunancv or
Certificate of Comnletion mav be issued for a nortion or nortions of a buildin� that mav safelv be
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occunied nrior to final comnletion of the buildin�. The buildin� official mav reauire. once all life
safetv issues have been comnlied with. an annlicant to nrovide adeauate cash suretv for
unfinished work or revision of nlans until a nermanent Certificate of Occubancv or Certificate of
Comnletion is �ranted. The nurnose of the cash suretv is to insure comnletion of work under this
nermit. Such cash suretv shall be eaual to one hundred ten nercent (110%1 of the estimated value
of the remainin� work, includin� labor and material. as determined bv the desi�n nrofessional.
The desi�n nrofessional sha11 submit a si�ned and sealed document attestin� to the amount
reauired to cover the cash suretv. If work has not been comnleted and all finals reauested within
90 davs of issuance of the initial Temnorarv/Partial Certificate of Occunancv or Certificate of
Combletion. the iurisdiction retains the ri�ht to have the annlicant surrender the cash suretv. The
iurisdiction then mav use the suretv to finish the remaining work. The suretv shall be in the form
of cash monev, certified check. or cashier's check. Suretv shall be returned unon annroval of all
final insnections and unon written reauest that has been abnroved bv the buildin� official. This
rovision is onlv for the Florida Buildin� Code: all other Agencv anbrovals necessarv for
construction must be secured nrior to this nrovision bein� annlied.
111.4 Certificate of Comnletion. Unon satisfactorv comnletion of a buildin�. structure.
electrical. gas. mechanical or nlumbin� svstem, a Certificate of Comnletion mav be issued. This
certificate is nroof that a structure or svstem is comnlete and for certain tvnes of bermits is
released for use and mav be connected to a utilitv svstem. This certificate does not �rant
authoritv to occubv or connect a buildin�. such as a shell buildin�. nrior to the issuance of a
Certificate of Occunancv.
111.5 Revocation. The buildin� official is authorized to. in writin�. susnend or revoke a
Certificate of Occunancv or Comnletion issued under the brovisions of this code wherever
the certificate is issued in error. or on the basis of incorrect information sunnlied, or where it is
determined that the buildin� or structure or nortion thereof is in violation of anv ordinance or
re lation or anv of the nrovisions of this code.
SECTION 112
SERVICE UTILITIES
1121 Connection of service utilities. No nerson shall make connections from a utilitv. source of
energv. fuel or nower to anv buildin� or svstem that is resulated bv this code for which a nermit is
reauired. until released bv the buildin� official and a Certificate of Occunancv or Combletion
is issued. The servicin� utilitv combanv shall not connect the nower sunnlv until notified bv the
buildin� official.
112.2 Temnorarv connection. The buildin� official shall have the authoritv to authorize the
temnorarv connection of the buildin� or svstem to the utilitv source of energv, fuel or nower for the
nuraose of testin� buildin� service svstems or for use under a temnorarv Certificate of
Occunancv.
112.3 Authoritv to disconnect service utilities. The buildin� official shall have the authoritv to
authorize disconnection of utilitv service to the building. structure or svstem reQUlated bv this
code and the referenced codes and standards set forth in Section 101.4 in case of emersencv
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where necessarv to eliminate an immediate hazard to life. or nronertv or unsafe condition, or
when such utilitv connection has been made without the annroval reauired bv Section 112.1 or
112.2. The buildin� official sha11 notifv the servin� utilitv. and whenever nossible the owner and
occunant of the buildin�. structure. or service svstem of the decision to disconnect nrior to
takin� such action. If not notified nrior to disconnectin�. the owner or occunant of the building
structure. or service svstem shall be notified in writins. as soon as nractical thereafter.
SECTION 113
BUILDING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS
113.1 Annointment. There is herebv established a board to be called the Buildin� Board of
Adiustment and Anneals. which shall consist of seven members and two alternates. The villaee
council shall annoint the Board.
113.2 Membershin and Terms
113.2.1 Membershin. The Buildin� Board of Adiustment and Anneals shall consist of
seven members. Such board members shall be comnosed of individuals with knowled�e
and exnerience in the technical codes to include. to the �reatest extent nossible. an
architect. ensineer. �eneral contractor, electrical contractor. HVAC contractor, nlumbing
contractor. and anv other contractor licensed cate�orv. In addition to the reaular
members. there should be two alternate members, one member with the aualifications
referenced above and one member at lar�e from the nublic. A board member shall not
act in a case in which he has a personal or financial interest.
113.2.2 Terms. The terms of office of the board members shall be stas�ered so no more
than one-third of the board is annointed or renlaced in anv 12-month neriod. The two
alternates. if annointed. shall serve one-vear terms. Vacancies sha11 be filled for an
unexnired term in the manner in which ori�inal annointments are reauired to be made.
Three absences of anv member from reauired meetin�s of the board shall in a 12 month
neriod, at the discretion of the annlicable �overnin� bodv. render anv such member
subiect to immediate removal from office.
113.2.3 Ouorum and votin�. A simnle maioritv of the board shall constitute a auorum.
In varvin� anv urovision of this code, the affirmative votes of the maioritv nresent. but
not less than three affirmative votes. shall be reauired. In modifvins a decision of the
buildin� official, not less than four affirmative votes. but not less than a maioriiv of the
board, shall be reauired. In the event that re�ular members are unable to attend a meeting
the alternate members, if annointed. sha11 vote.
113.2.4 Secretarv of board. The village clerk or his/her authorized renresentative shall
act as secretarv of the board and shall make a detailed record of a11 of its nroceedin�s.
which shall set forth the reasons for its decision. the vote of each member, the absence of
a member, and anv failure of a member to vote.
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113.3 Powers. The Building Board of Adiustments and Anneals sha11 have the nower. as further
defined in 116.4. to hear anneals of decisions and intemretations of the buildin� official and
consider variances of the technical codes.
113.4 Auneals
113.4.1 Decision of the buildin� of�cial. The owner of a buildin�. structure or service
s stem or dulv authorized a�ent. mav anneal a decision of the buildin� official to the
Buildin Board of Adiustment and Anneals whenever anv one of the followin�
conditions are claimed to exist:
1. The buildin� official reiected or refused to annrove the mode or manner of
construction nronosed to be followed or materials to be used in the installation or
alteration of a buildin�, structure or service svstem.
2. The rovisions of this code do not annlv to this snecific case.
3. That an eauallv �ood or more desirable form of installation can be emnloved in anv
s ecific case. which the buildin� official has reiected or refused.
4. The true intent and meanin� of this code or anv of the reQUlations hereunder have
been misconstrued or incorrectiv internreted.
113.4.2 Variances. The Buildin� Board of Adiustments and Anneals. when unon written
reauest. has been so annealed to and after a hearins, mav varv the annlication of anv
rovision of this code to anv narticular case when. in its oninion, the enforcement thereof
would do manifest iniustice and would be contrarv to the snirit and nuraose of this or the
technical codes or nublic interest. and also finds all of the followin�:
1. That snecial conditions and circumstances exist which are neculiar to the buildin�.
structure or service svstem involved and which are not annlicable to others.
2. That the snecial conditions and circumstances do not result from the action or inaction
of the annlicant.
3. That �rantin� the variance reauested will not confer on the annlicant anv snecial
rivileee that is denied bv this code to other buildin�s. structures or service svstem.
4. That the variance �ranted is the minimum variance that will make nossible the
reasonable use of the buildin�. structure or service svstem.
5. That the �rant of the variance will be in harmonv with the �eneral intent and buraose
of this code and will not be detrimental to the nublic health, safetv and general welfare.
113.4.2.1 Conditions of the variance. In �ranting the variance. the board mav
prescribe a reasonable time limit within which the action for which the variance is
reauired shall be commenced or comnleted or both. In addition. the board mav
rescribe annronriate conditions and safe�uards in conformitv with this code.
Violation of the conditions of a variance shall be deemed a violation of t�iis code.
113.4.3 Notice of anneal. Notice of anneal shall be in writin� and filed within 30
calendar davs after the buildin� official renders the decision. Anneals shall be in a form
accentable to the buildin� official and the villase attornev.
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113.5.1 Rules and re�ulations. The board sha11 establish rules and re�ulations for its
own nrocedure not inconsistent with the nrovisions of this code. The board shall meet on
call of the chairman. The board shall meet within 30 calendar davs after notice of anneal
has been received.
113.5.1.1 Rules of Evidence. Formal rules of evidence shall not annlv. but
fundamental due nrocess should be observed and govern the nroceedin�s. Unon
determination bv the Chairoerson. irrelevant, immaterial. or undulv renetitious
evidence mav be excluded. but all other evidence of a tvne commonlv relied unon bv
reasonable. nrudent nersons in the conduct of their affairs shall be admissible
whether or not such evidence would be admissible in a trial in the courts of Florida.
Anv nart of the evidence mav be received in written form. The Board mav reauest
certain evidence be nrovided bv an architect or en�ineer registered in the State of
Florida. in which case said evidence shall be si�ned, sealed. and dated.
113.5.1.2 Testimonv. Anv member of the Board or the attornev renresentin� the
Board mav inauire of. or auestion. anv witness before the Board. Anv member of the
Board. the netitioner or his/her attornev, andJor the buildin� official sha11 be nermitted
to inauire of anv witness before the Board. The Board mav consider testimonv
nresented bv the buildin� official. the netitioner, or anv other witness.
113.5.2 Decisions. The Buildin� Board of Adiustment and Anneals shall. in everv case.
reach a decision without unreasonable or unnecessarv delav. Each decision of the board
shall also include the reasons for the decision. If a decision of the board reverses or
modifies a refusal. order, or disallowance of the buildin� official or varies the annlication
of anv nrovision of this code. the building official shall immediatelv take action in
accordance with such decision. Everv decision shall be bromntiv filed in writin� in the
office of the buildin� official and shall be onen to nublic insnection. A certified conv of
the decision shall be sent bv mail or otherwise to the anbellant and a conv shall be kent
nubliclv nosted in the office of the buildin� official for two weeks after filin�. Everv
decision of the board shall be final: subiect however to such remedv as anv a��rieved
bartv mieht have at law or in eauitv.
113.6 Local Construction Re�ulation Board. The local �overnment mav also utilize this Board
to convene as the Loca1 Construction Re�ulation Board (LCRBI. as nrovided in Section 489.113.
F.S. The LCRB mav denv. susnend. revoke or limit the authoritv of a certified contractor to
obtain a buildin� nernut or nermit with snecific conditions. if the board has found such
contractor. through nublic hearin�, to be �uiltv of fraud or a willful buildin� code violation
within the countv or municinalitv that the board reuresents. The board mav also. denv, susnend.
revoke or limit the authoritv of a certified contractor to obtain a buildin� nermit or nermit with
snecific conditions. if it has nroof throu�h the nublic hearin� nrocess. that a contractor has been
found �uiltv in another countv or municinalitv within the nast 12 months, of fraud or a willful
buildin� code violation and after nrovidin� notice of an onnortunitv to be heard to the contractor
finds that such fraud or violation would have been fraud or a violation if committed in the countv
or municinalitv that the local construction board renresents. Notification of and information
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concernin� such nermit denial shall be submitted to the denartment within 15 davs after the local
construction re�ulation board decides to denv the nermit.
SECTION 114
VIOLATIONS
Anv nerson, firm. cornoration or a�ent who shall fail to comnlv with a nrovision of this code. or
or with anv of the reauirements thereof. or who shall erect. construct, alter, install. demolish or
move anv structure electrical �as mechanical or nlumbine svstem, or has erected, constructed,
altered. renaired. moved or demolished a buildin�. structure. electrical. gas. mechanical or
blumbin� svstem. without full comnliance with annlicable codes. laws, ordinances. rules and
re�ulations. shall be in violation of this code. Each such nerson shall be considered �uiltv of a
senarate offense for each and everv dav or nortion thereof durin� which anv violation of anv of
the nrovisions of aunlicable codes. laws. ordinances. rules and re�ulations is committed or
continued. and ubon conviction of anv such violation such nerson shall be nunished within the
limits and as nrovided bv state laws. Nothin� in this section shall nrevent the villa�e from
imnosing fines. liens. or seek iniunction relief, or exercisin� other enforcement nowers as
permitted bv law. Code enforcement and nenalties of Chanter 162 F.S. Part I shall be authorized
if buildin� work beeins without navment of all reauired fees. and for the nurnoses of enforcin�
this code. code officials licensed under Chanter 468. F.S.. Part XII are deemed "Code
Insnectors". as defined in Section 162.Q4. F.S.
SECTION 115
STOP WORK ORDER
115.1 Ston work orders. Unon notice from the buildin� official. work on anv buildin�.
structure, electrical. �as. mechanical or nlumbin� svstem that is beins done contrarv to the
nrovisions of this code or in a dan�erous or unsafe manner. shall immediatelvi cease.
115.2 Issuance. The ston work order shall be in writin� and sha11 be siv to the owner of the
nronertv involved. or to the owner's a�ent, or to the nerson doin� the work. Ubon issuance of a ston
work order the cited work sha11 immediatelvi cease The ston work order shall state the reason for
the order and the conditions under which the cited work will be nermitted to resume. Where an
emer�encv exists. the building official shall not be reauired to �ive a written notice nrior to
stonnin� the work.
115.3 Unlawful continuance. Anv nerson who shall continue anv work after havin� been served
with a ston work order. excent such work as that berson is directed to nerform to remove a
violation or unsafe condition. shall be subiect to benalties as_ nrescribed bv law.
SECTION 116
UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT
116 1 Unsafe buildin�s or svstems All buildin�s structures electri �as. mechanical or
nlumbin� svstems which are unsafe. unsanitarv. or do not nrovide adeauate egress. or which
constitute a fire hazard or are otherwise dangerous to human life. or which in relation to existin�
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use. constitute a hazard to safetv or health. are considered unsafe buildings or service svstems.
All such unsafe buildin�s. structures or service svstems are herebv declared ille�al and shall be
ordered bv the buildin� official to be abated bv the owner, throush rebair and rehabilitation or bv
demolition in accordance with the this Code. The extent of renairs shall be determined bv the
buildins official.
116.1.1 When the buildin� official determines a buildin�. structure. electrical. �as.
mechanical or nlumbing svstem or nortion thereof is unsafe. as set forth in this Code
he/she shall provide the owner a�ent or nerson in control of such buildin�. structure.
electrical. �as. mechanical or nlumbins svstem a written notice of violation statin� the
defects thereof. This notice shall reauire the owner within a stated time either to comnlete
sbecified renairs or imnrovements, or to demolish and remove the buildin�. structure.
electrical. sas. mechanical or nlumbin� svstem or nortion thereof. At the ontion of the
villa�e. the nrocesses and nrocedures for code enforcement under Chanter 162 F.S. mav
be utilized to abate a violation under this section. If this statutorv method of enforcement
is invoked. the buildin� official shall act in the role of code insnector to initiate
enforcement nroceedin�s. and notice shall be in accordance with the nrovisions of the
Statute.
116.1.2 If necessarv. the notice shall also reauire the buildin�. structure. electrical. �as.
mechanical. nlumbin� svstems or nortion thereof to be vacated and/or disconnected. and
not reoccunied and/or reconnected until the snecified renairs and imbrovements are
comnleted. insnected and abnroved bv the buildin� official. The buildin� official shall
nost at each entrance to the buildin� a nlacard statin�: THIS BUILDING IS UNSAFE
AND ITS USE OR OCCUPANCY HAS BEEN PROHIBITED BY THE BUILDING
OFFICIAL. T'his nlacard shall remain nosted until the reauired renairs are made or
demolition is comnleted. It shall be unlawful for anv nerson, firm or corooration or its
officers. a�ents. or other servants. to remove the nostin� without written nermission of
the building official or for anv nerson to enter the buildin�. or use the buildin� or
svstem(sl e�cent for the nuraose of makin� the reauired renairs or of demolishing same.
1161 3 In case the owner a�ent or uerson in control cannot be found within the
stated time limit. or, if such owner. asent, or nerson in control sha11 fail. ne�lect. or refuse
to comnlv with notice to renair. rehabilitate. or to demolish. and remove said buildin�.
structure. electrical. �as, mechanical or nlumbing svstem or nortion thereof. the building
official. actin� as a code insnector. shall notifv the enforcemen board or snecial
ma�istrate and reauest a hearing. In the case of the violation nosin� a serious threat, and
after havin� ascertained the cost. the buildin� officia mav take action to cause such
buildin�. structure. electrical, sas, mechanical or nlumbin� svstem or nortion thereof, to
be demolished. secured, renaired. or reauired to remain vacant or unused. Takin� such
action does not create a continuin� obli�ation on the nart of the buildin� official or the
villa�e to continue with maintainin� such buildin�. structure. or svstem; or create liabilitv
for anv dama�e to the nronertv.
116 1 4 The decision of the building official shall be final in case of emer�encv.
which. in the oninion of the buildins official, involve imminent dan�er to human life or
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health, or the nronertv of others. He/she shall bromntiv cause such buildin�. structure.
elec rical. �as. mechanical or nlumbin� svstem or nortion thereof to be made safe or
cause its removal. For this nuroose he/she mav at once enter such structure or land on
which it stands. or abuttin� land or structures. with such assistance and at such cost as he
ma deem necessarv. He/she mav order the vacatin� of adiacent structures and mav
re uire the nrotection of the nublic bv annronriate fence or such other means as mav be
necessarv. and for this nuraose mav close a nublic or nrivate wav.
116.2 Enforcement nroceedin�s: hearin�s. Violation nroceedin�s and hearin�s for unsafe
structures and eauibment will be conducted before the code enforcement board or snecial
ma�istrate in accordance with the nrovisions set forth in Chanter 162. F.S.. The owner of
ronertv that is subiect to an enforcement nroceedin� before an enforcement board, snecial
ma�istrate. or court is reauired to make disclosures as outlined in Chanter 162. F.S. before a
transfer of nronertv. and failure to make the reauired disclosures creates a nresumntion of fraud.
116.3 Ad inistrative fines; costs to renair: liens. All costs associated with takin� a case before
the enforcement board or snecial magistrate shall be recovered where the villa�e nrevails.
Whenever one of the orders of the enforcement board or the snecial ma�istrate has not been
com lied with bv the time set for comnliance. for each dav thereafter durin� which each
violation continues nast the date set for comnliance, the enforcement board or the snecial
ma�istrate mav imnose a fine. All costs incurred as a result of actions taken ner Section 116.1.3
are char�ed to the violator. A certified conv of an order imnosins a fine. or a fine nlus renair, and
the costs of nrosecutin� the case. mav be recorded in the nublic records and shall thereafter
constitute a lien a�ainst the land where the violation exists and ubon anv other real or nersonal
nronertv owned bv the violator.
116.4 Anneal. An a��rieved nartv, includin� the villa�e, mav anneal a final administrative order
of an enforcement board or snecial ma�istrate to the circuit court. Such an anneal shall not be a
hearin� de novo but shall be limited to annellate review of the record created before the
enforcement board. An anneal shall be filed within 30 davs of the execution of the order to be
apnealed.
SECTION 117
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The buildin� official may reauire tests or test renorts as nroof of comnliance. Reauired tests are
to be made at the exnense of the owner. or a�ent. bv an annroved testin� laboratorv or other
annroved agencv.
SECTION 118
RESERVED
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SECTION 119
SEVERABILITY
If anv section, subsection. sentence, clause or nhrase of this code is for anv rea held to be
unconstitutional. such decision shall not affect the validitv of the remainin� nortions of this code.
Sec. 14-33. Establishment of wind sneed Gnes �i�e-�s.
As reauired bv bara�ranh 1609 3 of the Florida Buildin� Code wind sneed lines in the
area of iurisdiction of the citv are herebv established as set forth on the basic wind sneed man.
which is herebv adonted and incoraorated as if fullv set forth in this section. of which conies
have been and are now filed in the office of the building official of the citv. Pursuant t Figures
1609A. B and C of the Florida Buildin� Code. desi�n wind sneeds are as follows:
Cate�orv I buildin�s— 160 mnh
Cate�orv II buildin�s- 170 mnh
Cate�orv III and IV buildin�s- 180 mnh
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Secs. 14-34 —14-60. Reserved.
ARTICLE III. ELECTRICAL
Sec.14-61. National Electrical Code adopted.
The most current edition of the National Electrical Code, ���� °a�+�^~, of which copies
have been and axe now filed in the office of the building official of the village, is hereby adopted
and incorporated as if set forth at length in this section, and from the date on which this section
shall take effect, the provisions therein shall be controlling in the area of jurisdiction of the
village.
Secs. 14-62 —14-90. Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. HOUSING.
Sec. 14-91. Standard Housing Code Adopted.
The most current edition of the Standard Housing Code, �nnn oa;+;,.�� of which copies
have been and are now filed in the office of the building official of the village, is hereby adopted
and incorporated as if set forth at length herein and from the date on which this section shall take
effect, the provisions therein shall be controlling in the area of jurisdiction of the village.
Sec. 14-92. Amendments to Standard Housing Code.
[This section shall remain in full force and effect as previously adopted.]
Secs.14-93 —14-120. Reserved.
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ARTICLE V. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE.
Sec. 14-121. International Property Maintenance Code Adopted.
The most current edition of the International Property Maintenance Code, ''nnn o,�;+;,,��
of which copies have been and are now filed in the office of the building official of the village, is
hereby adopted and incorporated in Appendix C, and from the date on which this section shall
take effect, the provisions therein shall be controlling in the area of jurisdiction of the village.
Secs. 14-122 —14-150. Reserved.
ARTICLE VI. PERMIT FEES
[This Article shall remain in full force and effect as previously adopted]
Section 2: Each and every other Section and Subsection of Chapter 14. Buildings and
Building Regulations. sha11 remain in full force and effect as previously adopted.
Section 3: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict be and the same are
hereby repealed.
Section 4: Should any section or provision of this Ordinance or any portion thereof,
any paragraph, sentence or word be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid,
such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Ordinance.
Section 5: Specific authority is hereby granted to codify this Ordinance.
Section 6: This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage.
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