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The Florida Building Code requires permits for most construction-related work that involve Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and/or Mechanical improvements, in order to provide for safety and compliance to the Building Code.
EXAMPLES OF WORK REQUIRING A PERMIT:
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Windows |
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Additions |
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Sheds |
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Porches |
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Decks |
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Driveways |
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Mechanical or Plumbing |
ITEMS THAT DO NOT REQUIRE A PERMIT:
These improvements must still be constructed in accordance with the minimum Building Code standards. As a safety measure, items such as replacing existing electrical fixtures, outlets, switches or plumbing fixtures such as faucets, sink, and dishwashers, etc must be performed by competent individuals.
A/C- Install window unit, electrical outlet existing |
Painting
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A/C- Repair |
Pavers Sand set, not part of a pool deck or in deck or in right-of-way.
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Ceiling Fan- Outlet box and wiring existing |
Playground equipment (residential)
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Ceramic Tile- Floor and Wall |
Pool/Spa- Less than 24 inches deep
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Dishwasher- replacement
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Roof- Repair existing roof covering less than less than $500, (within 12 months)
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Door- Replace any interior residential door within individual unit. |
Satellite Dish Antennas – Residential 1 meter or less in diameter. Commercial 2 meters or less in diameter.
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Driveway- Recoat asphalt
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Screen room- Replace screening to $1000.00
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Drywall- Repairs (Residential Non Fire-Related)
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Siding- Repair under $1000
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Faucet- Replace
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Sink- Replace
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Fence- Repair or replace permittedfence up to $1000 except primary pool barrier.
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Soffit or Fascia- Replace up to $1000 not including structural members
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Gutters and Leaders |
Stucco- Repair stucco finish
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Heating Unit- Repair |
Water Closet- Replace
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Kitchen cabinet replacement only
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Water Heater- Repair
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Light- Replace fixture in existing outlet
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Window- Repair, if value of work is under $1000
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Outlet or switch- Replace existing
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Wood Deck- Replacement of residential decking under $1000 |
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