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New Residential Structure Permit
Residential Structure & Accessory Building Permit
Minimum Requirements of Plans Submittal
Process
Submit two (2) sets of documentation, as applicable, to Zoning to begin the residential permit process.
Zoning shall indicate approval on the
Building Permit Application,
site plan
and
construction plans.
Application and construction documents are reviewed for compliance with the Florida Building Code by the Division of Building Safety.
Some residential building permits will require additional review by
other Departments or Divisions,
depending upon specific, individual conditions or circumstances. Many items are addressed below in the required documentation. Please see the
Residential Permitting Process Brochure
and
Guide for Residential Plan Approval
for additional Departmental requirements.
An approved set of the construction documents are stamped by Residential Plans Review to be available in the field for all County inspections.
Permit and
Impact fees
are paid to the Cashier.
The Building
permit number
is issued.
Inspection Record card,
stamped construction documents and payment receipt are returned to the applicant.
Sub-permits
may be obtained, which are then linked to the Building Permit for record purposes.
Required Tools
The
Building Permit Application
form shall be approved by Zoning.
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.
2
Site plans
approved by Zoning.
2 Sets of
construction documents
prepared by an Architect or Engineer, registered in the State of Florida,
Designed in accordance with the
Florida Building Code Residential Current Edition
.
To include Basic Wind Speed Design Criteria
All documents shall be signed, dated and affixed with a raised seal.
The following supporting documents shall be attached to the plans:
2 sets of signed and sealed Truss engineering.
2 sets of completed Energy Efficiency calculations as required by the Building Code Energy Conservation and manual J load calculations.
2 mechanical duct layouts, air conditioner and condensing unit location.
2 copies of product approval installation details and specifications for all windows, doors and boffits with
Orange County Product Approval Cover Sheet
per
Reference rule 9B-72.
2 copies of
Lot Grading/Drainage Plan
and finished floor elevation approved by the
Development Engineering Dept.
or
Ranger Drainage District
approval.
For infill lots, a separate inspection by a Building Inspector will be required.
An original
Flood Plain Permit
is required if the lot is in a Flood Zone.
OC Water and sewer connection fee receipts or an approved
septic permit
from the Orange County Health Department is required prior to permit issuance. Approval from the Orange County Development Engineering Division is required and must be presented when applying for a building permit.
Environmental Protection Division approval is required for all structures at or over bodies of water or wetlands.
1 additional site and floor plan is required for the Property Appraiser’s office (not required to be signed and sealed).
A licensed contractor will be required for this project.
An owner-builder may act as Contractor under Exemption to
F.S. 489.103(7)(a).
An
Owner Builder Disclosure Statement
is required to be completed for an owner builder.
NOTE: Only a Licensed Contractor is allowed to give
Power of Attorney
to an agent. Power of Attorney must be original, site specific and notarized.
Any project over $2,500 will require a certified copy of the recorded Notice of Commencement submitted to the Division of Building Safety prior to the first inspection.
Fees
Fee Schedule.
Impact Fees.
Contact Us
For questions, call the Division of Building Safety:
Phone:
(407) 836-5550
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