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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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- WHEN MUST I GET MY PLANS REVIEWED AND STAMPED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION?
Permits for a new residential or commercial building, additions to commercial buildings, or any change of use in commercial properties; plans must be submitted to the Department of Planning & Environmental Protection, located at 115 South Andrews Avenue #A240, Fort Lauderdale, FL, (954) 357-6666 (permitting & planning division), before they are submitted to the Building Department.
- WHEN DOES THE CITY REQUIRE A PERMIT?
105.1 Required.
Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit.
- WHEN IS A PERMIT NOT REQUIRED?
FBC 105.2
No permit is required for general maintenance or repairs, which do not change the Occupancy and the value of which does not exceed fifteen hundred dollars ($1,500) in labor and material as determined by the Building Official.
- WHY DOES A CONTRACT NEED TO BE SUBMITTED WITH THE PERMIT APPLICATION?
The permit fees are based on the estimated value of the job and the contract shows the scope of work and cost of job. The contract also indicates that the owner of the property has hired a particular contractor.
- HOW CAN I SUBMIT A SET OF PLANS BEFORE I HAVE HIRED A CONTRACTOR?
Plans may be submitted by owner, owner's agent or architect for a preliminary review - by opening up a cost recovery account of $1,000.00.
- WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PRELIMINARY REVIEW AND FAST TRACK PLAN REVIEW?
A preliminary review is when plans are submitted, without a signed contract or a contractor has not been selected. Fast track plan review is when a contractor has been selected and the contractor has a signed contract and has all sub-contractors permits and contracts. Plans submitted under Fast Track plan review will be given first priority. Fast Track plan review requires a cost recovery account.
- HOW CAN A CONTRACTOR REGISTER WITH THE CITY OF PLANTATION?
The company must submit a current State Certificate of Competency, or their State Registration and Broward County Certificate of Competency and valid Certificate of Insurance for General Liability and Worker's Compensation with City of Plantation as the certificate holder or a valid Worker's Compensation Exempt form.
- DO I NEED A NAILING INSPECTION ON A ROOF PERMIT?
No, you must post a notarized re-nailing affidavit on the job; the inspector will pick up the affidavit at the time of the tin-cap inspection.
- HOW CAN I REMOVE A CONTRACTOR FROM MY JOB?
a. You must submit a notarized letter from qualifier of the permit you are removing from job.b. If you cannot obtain a release letter, you must submit a Hold Harmless form signed by both the General Contractor and/or the owner of property owner, along with a financial statement.
- HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO OBTAIN A PERMIT?
Minor permits can be issued the same day, large plans will take anywhere from a week to ten working days, depending upon the size of the job.
- IF MY PLANS ARE DENIED, DO I HAVE TO COME INTO THE OFFICE TO GET THE PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS?
No, the comment sheets can be faxed to your office, you can make the corrections and resubmit your corrected plans. Your fax number should be entered on your permit application.
- WHY MUST I SUBMITTED A NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT THE SAME TIME I SUBMIT MY PERMIT.
The city requires that you submit a certified copy of the Notice of Commencement for jobs with an estimated value over $2,500.00 or a copy of a Notice of Commencement signed by the owner, that hasn't been filed, along with an affidavit from the contractor that the N. O. C. will be filed and posted on the job at time of first inspection.
- WHY MUST I GET AN OWNER'S SIGNATURE ON THE PERMIT OR CONTRACT?
The owner's signature is required to ensure that the owner has actually agreed to hire a particular contractor.
- WHAT IS YOUR FAX NUMBER?
The fax number is (954) 797-2273 Plan Review, 954-797-2270 Fax - Contractor Registration & (954) 797- 2624 Building Department front counter.
- HOW DO I GET TO PLANTATION'S BUILDING DEPARTMENT?
a. If you are coming from up north, take I-95 south to Sunrise Blvd.; take Sunrise west to N. W. 65th Avenue, make a left going south, past two traffic lights make your first left at N. W. 70th Terrace, the Building Department is located next to the Police Department on the right at 401 N.W. 70th Terrace.
b. If you coming from the south, take I-95 north to I-595 go west to University Drive, go north on University Drive, past the Broward Mall to N. W. 5th Street, make a right on 5th Street to 70th Terrace, the Building Department is located on the right, next to the Police Department at 401 N.W. 70th Terrace.
- HOW CAN I OBTAIN COPIES OF PLANS FOR MY HOUSE?
You can come into the Building Department, Microfilm section and fill out a request. A twenty-five dollar deposit is required, the research should be done within one week and you will be notified to pick-up your plans. You will need a copy of your warranty deed to show proof of ownership or notarized authorization letter from the owner. The cost is $3.00 per page. You will receive a refund, if your total cost is less than your deposit or if it is more, you will be required to pay for the extra pages.
- FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON ELEVATORS
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