Interior Alteration Permit

Submittal requirements vary, depending upon specific, individual conditions or circumstances, based on the scope of work. Typical items are addressed below as required documentation. Please see the Commercial Permitting Process (PDF) and Commercial Permit Information (PDF) brochures for additional Departmental requirements.

1. Submit the forms listed on the left side of this page, as applicable, to Plans Coordination to begin the commercial permit process.
   • Plans Coordination will provide a Building permit number for each application submitted.
2. A nonrefundable plans submittal fee (PDF) is required at initial plans submittal.
3. Plans are distributed to other Departments or Divisions, for review. The review process takes approximately 7 days.
   • Review status may be monitored on our website.
4. When all divisions have reviewed the permit, denial comments may be addressed, corrected and plans resubmitted to Plans Coordination.
   • If a third submittal is required, a 3rd submittal fee will be due.
5. Fees are assessed by each Division during review. Final fee totals are not available until the permit is ready to be issued.
6. Once all divisions have approved the permit, contact Plans Coordination to schedule pick up of the plans and issuance of the permit.
7. Permit and Impact fees (PDF) are paid to the Cashier.
8. The Inspection Record card, stamped construction documents and payment receipt are returned to the applicant.
9. Additional sub-permits may be obtained, which are then linked to the Building Permit for record purposes.

Building Permit Application (PDF) information:

• The owners estimated value must be written on the front of the application.
• Page 2 of the Building Permit Application must be filled out completely when the estimated value exceeds $2,500.00.
• Plans Coordination Route Sheet (PDF).
• Office of the Fire Marshal Plans Routing Sheet (PDF).
• 6 Sets of construction documents signed, sealed and dated by a licensed Architect or Engineer in the state of Florida.
• 4 Sets of Florida Energy Efficiency Calculations signed, sealed and dated by a Licensed Florida Architect or Engineer.
• 3 Sets of fire flow calculations.
• 3 Sets of overhead door installation details and product approval.
• 3 Sets of window installation details and product approval.
• 3 Sets of door installation details and product approval.
• 3 Sets of cooler/freezer specifications.
• A Notice of Commencement (PDF) shall be filed with the Orange County Recording Department, and a certified copy must be given to the Orange County Division of Building Safety before the first inspection.
• A licensed contractor will be required for permit issuance.
  • An owner-builder may act as Contractor under Exemption to F.S. 489.103(7)(a).
    • An Owner Builder Disclosure Statement (PDF) is required to be completed for an owner builder.
  • NOTE: Only a Licensed Contractor is allowed to give Power of Attorney (PDF) to an agent. Power of Attorney must be original, site specific and notarized.

• Commercial Review and Permit Fees (PDF).
• Fee Schedule (PDF).
• Impact Fees Brochure (PDF).
• Impact Fees Calculator.

For questions, please call Plans Coordination:

Phone: (407) 836-5760