16-2110 Adopting Florida Building Code 5th Edition, Establishing New Hours for ConstructionORDINANCE NO.16-2110
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LONGWOOD, FLORIDA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 18 — BUILDINGS AND CHAPTER 38 -
ENVIRONMENT; ADOPTING THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE 5TH
EDITION; ESTABLISHING NEW HOURS FOR CONSTRUCTION;
COMPLETING A GENERAL UPDATE OF BUILDING STANDARDS;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, CODIFICATION
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Longwood is vested with home rule authority pursuant to
Article VII, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Florida and Chapter 166, Florida
Statutes, to enact ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the amendments to the Code adopted by
this Ordinance are in the best interest of and for the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of
the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF LONGWOOD, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and constitute legislative findings of
the City Commission.
Section 2. Adoption. Chapter 18 and Chapter 38, Longwood City Code are hereby amended as
follows underlined language are additions, stFiekea th&eugh language are deletions; and sections
not included are not being amended):
Chapter 18- BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL
Sec.18-1. - Violations.
(a) Any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be
subject to the penalties of section 1-13.
(b) The owner or tenant of any building, structure, premises or part thereof, and any architect,
builder, contractor, agent or other person who commits, participates in, assists in, or
maintains such violations may each be found guilty of a separate offense and suffer the
penalties herein provided.
(c) Nothing herein shall prevent the. city from taking such other lawful action as is necessary
to prevent or remedy any violation.
Sec. 18-2. - ReseFved. Hours of Operation:
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Excavating, grading and the erection, demolition, alteration or repair of any building shall
occur only between the hours of 7 a.m and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturdays
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. No construction activity except for repairs may be completed on
Sundays or Cily holidays.
Sec. 18-3. -Moving of buildings.
No person, firm, corporation or business entity shall move any building structure on,
through or over any street, alley, sidewalk or other public place in the city, except -during
the hours of ":00 p.m. to 5:00 a.fn..8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
exclusively.
(Code 1982, § 5-3)
Cross reference- Environment, Ch. 38; streets, sidewalks and other public places, Ch. 78.
Sec. 184 -Demolition.
(a) Any property owner who wishes to demolish a building structure in anyland use district must first submit an application to
obtain a permit.
(b) The application shall include pictures of the structure that is to be demolished. If
the total structure is to be demolished then a picture of each outside wall
including the roof to ground level of the building shall be r-eserded-given to the
Building Division. The inside of each room shall also be photographed. If only a
portion of a building is to be demolished then pictures of the inside and outside of
the portion to be demolished shall be included
(c) Pictures shall be initially recorded in color and submitted to the building
department in electronic format. har-deepy, pFiat f �at (5*" with negatives and
disc er shall be s••'-- Wed. This format and submission may be changed as
authorized by the city manager in order to meet the demands of changing media
and recording methods.
(d) All demolition activity must comply with the Section 105.3.6 Asbestos removal of
the 2014 Florida Building Code -Building_ Chapter 1 Administrative Code.
(Code 1982, § 5-4)
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See.18-5. - Reserved.
Editor's note- Ord. No. 07-1854, §IV, adopted Nov. 19, 2007, repealed§ 18-5,
which pertained to building permit fee schedule and derived from Code 1982, §5-
5. See section 18-32 for similar provisions.
Cross reference- Fee schedule, app. B.
Sec. 18 — 6. - Florida Building Code Adopted
There is hereby adopted by the city the Florida Building Code, as established by
the Florida Building Commission, and its subsequent amendments as though fully
set forth herein.
Sec. 18 — 7 — Amendments to the building code.
(a) The 2010 5t' (2014) edition of the Building Officials Association of Florida
(BOAF) Model Administrative Code (available at www.boaf.net) is hereby
adopted by reference as though fully set forth in this section, with certain changes
thereto.
(b) Technical amendments to the Florida Building Code.
1) Section 202, Florida building Code -Existing Building
Substantial damage: Dama eg of any origin sustained by a structure whereby the
cost of restoring the structure to its before -damaged condition would equal or
exceed 50 percent of the market value of the structure before the damage
occurred. The term also includes flood — related damage sustained by a structure
on two separate occasions duringaten year period for which the costs of repairs at
the time of such flood event, on the average equals or exceeds 25 percent of the
market value of the structure before the damage occurred.
Substantial Improvement: Any combination of repair, reconstruction,
rehabilitation, addition, or improvement of a building or structure taking place
during a one- year period, the cumulative costs of which equals or exceeds 50
percent of the market value of the structure either (i) before the repair or
improvement or (ii) if the structure has been damaged before the damage
occurred. For each building or structure the one-year period begins on the date of
the first improvement or repair of that building; or structure. If the structure has
sustained substantial damage, any repairs are considered substantial improvement
regardless of the actual work performed. For the purposes of this definition,
substantial improvement is considered to occur when the first alteration of any
wall ceiling, floor, or other structural part of the building commences, whether or
not that alteration affects the external dimensions of the building. The tern does
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not however, include either:
a). Any project for improvement of a structure required to correct existing health
sanitary or safety code violations identified by the building official and that are
the minimum necessary to assure safe living conditions.
b). any alteration of a historic structure provided that the alteration will not
preclude the structure's continued designation as a historic structure.
2) Section 322.2 Florida Building Code- Residential
Buildings and structures in the flood hazard areas not designated as AE Zones
shall have the lowest floor elevated to or above the base flood elevation plus 1
foot or to the design flood elevation, whichever is higher.
3) Section 1612.2 Florida Building Code- Building
Substantial Damage: Damage of any origin sustained by a structure whereby the
cost of restoring the structure to its before -damaged condition would equal or
exceed 50 percent of the market value of the structure before the damage
occurred. The tern also includes flood -related damage sustained by the structure
on two separate occasions during a ten year period for which the cost of repairs at
the time each such flood event, on average, equals or exceeds 25 percent of the
market value of the structure before the damage occurred.
Substantial Improvement: Any combination of repair, reconstruction,
rehabilitation, addition or improvement of a structure taking place during a one
year period, the cumulative cost of which equals or exceeds 50 percent of the
market value of the structure either i) before the improvement or repair is started;
or ii) if the structure has been damaged , before the damage occurred. For each
structure the one year period begins on the date the first improvement or repair of
that structure. If the structure has sustained substantial damage any repairs are
considered substantial improvements regardless of the actual repair work
performed. For the purposes of this defmition substantial improvement is
considered to occur when the first alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor or other
structural part of the building commences, whether or not that alteration affects
the external dimensions of the building. The term does not, however, include
either:
a) Any project for improvement of a structure required to correct existinghealth,
ealth,
sanitary, or safety code violations identified by the building official and that
are the minimum necessary to assure safe living conditions.
b) Any alteration of a historic structure provided that the alteration will not
preclude the structures continued designation as a historic structure.
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,See-1E8-6 Sec. 18-8 Right of access for inspection purposes upon application for
development or construction; submission of surveys.
(a) In any application for construction, building or development permit, for a
variance, for a special exception; for a business tax receipt (BTR) or for any other
privilege granted to the city which requires the affirmative action of the city upon
such application, the applicant agrees to reasonable access by the Community
Development Director, Building Official, or designees who are involved in
processingspplication. If the application involves an established business or
existing residence, the applicant agrees to reasonable access by the Community
Development Director, Building Official, or designees involved in the processing
the application but only upon reasonable notice to the applicant.
(b) Before any construction, development or buildingaty or operation within the
city limits, including excavation for a foundation, placement of batter boards or
other techniques or devices to establish corners points and alignments of
structures, the owner and any person acting on behalf of the owner shall provide a
current sealed survey to the city before the installation of or construction of
improvements.
(c) In any construction, development, or building activity or operation within the city,
the owner and My person acting on behalf of the owner shall be required to
submit a current signed and sealed survey to the city before the installation of
construction of permanent improvements such as a slab, stem walls or any other
construction or building activity which is not easily altered or modified from its
location, size or shape. Such sealed surveys shall demonstrate that the proposed
construction activity or operation, building construction, or development activity
or operation will be built in accordance with the fmal construction plans submitted
to the city and in compliance with all cily regulations. Upon the installation or
construction of permanent improvements which are not easily altered or modified
in their location, size and shape, a second sealed survey shall be submitted to the
city which demonstrates the placement of permanent improvements, including but
not limited to the slab, stem walls, pilings, a swimming pool shell, etc. No further
construction activity will be permitted on the construction, building or
development activity unless the surveys demonstrate the proper placement of the
permanent improvements. Any construction or development operation shall cease
until such time as the condition is corrected.
(d) Any_person who violates the provision of this section shall be punished in
accordance with F.S. Ch. 162 and the authority of the Special Magistrate. In
addition the chief building official shall issue a stop work order enforceable by
the police department.
Sec.184 9. Surveys signed, sealed and labeled as to type.
(a) In any application for construction, development or building activity_filed within
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the city where a survey, boundary or propegy survey is a required exhibit
to such application such survey shall be signed and sealed by a duly licensed
Florida surveyor in good standing at the time of the application. Whenever a
development, construction of building operation requires a tree survey as an
exhibit, such tree survey should be signed and sealed by a duly licensed Florida
surveyor in good standing. If a signed and sealed survey is not provided in
accordance with the provisions of this section, such failure shall be grounds for
the denial of the application.
(b) Any survey which is attached as a required exhibit for an application for any type
of development activity must be labeled as to the type of survey, whether it is a
boundary, topographical survey, tree survey, etc. The failure to so label an
attached survey shall be grounds for the denial of the application.
ARTICLE H. - BUILDING PERMITS
See.18-31. - Single permit fee system.
Where a master permit is required, all subcontractor(s) shall be listed on the
master permit application and proof of subcontractor(s) general liability insurance,
workers compensation, state license, and local business tax receipt shall be
submitted at the time of application. The person acting as the general contractor
(or who carries a power of attorney for such functions) shall be responsible for
submitting, updating, and revising subcontractor(s) information with the building
division as necessary. All inspection requests shall be made by the genereA
eef4faeteT—permit-holder. A single fee shall be collected for a master permit as
described in the fee schedule established by the resolution approved by the city
commission, and separate sub permit fees shall not be required. Orphan
standalone permits or work otherwise described in the building permit fee
schedule that is not a part of a master permit shall be subject to the fee established
therein. The city manager shall promulgate rules and administrative procedures to
implement the single permit fee system in compliance with this section.
(Code 1982, § 5-16; Ord. No. 07-1854, §I, 11-19-2007; Ord. No. 09-1910, § 1,
12-7-2009)
Sec. 18-32. - Building permits and inspection fees.
The building permit fee schedule is established by a resolution approved by the city
commission and is listed as Attachment B. Permits shall not be issued until the
inspection fees and all related charees, as presently established or as hereafter amended
by resolution of the commission, shall have been paid to the office of building
inspections. All such fees shall be paid to the enterprise fund of the building division.
Sec. 18-33 — Electric Code
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There are hereby adopted by the city the terms and conditions set forth and embraced
within the Florida Building Code -Residential, Chapter 34 Electrical and the 2011
National Electrical Code (aPA-70) for other than residential as to the regulation of
electrical systems. Copies of the subject code being on file in the office of the city clerk.
The terms and conditions set forth in the books are hereby adopted and incorporated as
fully as if set out in length in this section and the provisions contained therein shall
control within the limits of the city.
a) The building official may permit temporary connecting of wiring, either during the
course of construction or for temporary lighting, heat, power or advertising provided
that no temporary connection shall be for a period of time over 30 days or such time
as shall be specified in writing by the electrical inspector. Construction power shall
be limited to 70 amps, 220 volt and shall provide one at a minimum one 120 volt 20
amp GFCI receptacle in a weatherproof box.
b) The building official may grant special permission to connect and furnish electric
current to any wiring apparatus, or fixtures for. a set period of time, not to exceed 30
days, if in his or her opinion, such wiring_ apparatus or fixtures are in such condition
that current may be safely connected therewith, and there exists, an urgent necessity
for such use.
c) The building official may issue special permits for the installation and use of
teMpoM wiring and/or equipment as permitted by subsection (b) of this section,
provided that the use of such temporar.wiring and/or equipment shall be limited to a
period not more than 30 days after the date of the permit. If reasonable necessity is
established for an extension of time in the use of such temporary wiring and /or
equipment, the permit for use may be extended by the building official for an
additional 30 days from its original date of expiration, but permission granted for such
use of such temporary installation shall be in no case be extended fora greater
of time more than 90 days after the date of the original permit.
Sec. 18-34 — Buildinll Code:
There are hereby adopted by the city the terms and conditions set forth and embraced
within the most current adopted version of the Florida Building Code -Building for
establishing rules and regulations for the construction, maintenance and repair of
building systems, includingLpermits and penalties as published by the Florida
Building Commission. The terms and conditions set forth in the books are hereby
adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out in length in this section and the
provisions contained therein shall control within the limits of the city for the purpose
of establishing rules and regulations for the construction, maintenance and repair of
the structure(s).
Secs. 18 -35 Plumbing Code:
There is hereby adopted by the city, for the purpose of establishing rules and
regulations for the construction, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems,
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including_ permits and penalties, that a certain code known as the Florida Building
Code, as published by the Florida Building Commission.
Sec. 18 - 36 Mechanical Code:
There is hereby adopted by the city that certain code known as the Florida Mechanical
Code, as published by the Florida Building Commission. Copies of the subject code
are filed in the office of the city clerk, and such code is hereby adopted and
incorporated as fully set out at length in this section and the provisions contained
herein shall be controlling in the city.
Sec. 18 - 37 Gas Code:
a) There is hereby adopted b the he city that certain code known as the Florida Gas Code,
as published by the Florida Building Commission. Copies of the subject code are
filed in the office of the city clerk, and such code is hereby adopted and incorporated
as fully set out at length in this section and the provisions contained herein shall be
controlling in the city.
Sec. 18 - 38 Public Swimming Pool Code:
There is hereby adopted by the city that certain code known as the Florida Public
Swimming Pool Code Florida Statutes Chapters 514 and the Residential Swimming
Pool Safety Act Code, Florida Statute 515. Copies of the subject code are filed in the
office of the city clerk, and such code is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully set
out at length in this section and the provisions contained herein shall be controlling in
the cijy.
Sec. 18 - 39 Fire Fees:
a) There is hereby adopted by the city that certain code known as the Florida Fire
Prevention Code, as published by the National Fire Protection Association, the most
current edition being the 2011 edition. Copies of the subject code are filed in the
office of the city clerk, and such code is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully set
out in length in this section and the provisions contained shall be controlling in the
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Secs. 18-33 40-18-60. - Reserved.
ARTICLE III. - HOUSING CODE
Sec. 18-61. - Adoption of Standard Housing Code.
a) There is hereby adopted by reference the 2 N 2012 edition of the Sm—m-d-mvd- Mat i g
Code --International Property Maintenance Code, as published by the RAI#hp.
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building Congress. International Code Council, subject however to such amendments
and additions which may appear elsewhere in this article and except insofar as such
provisions, by their very nature, could have no application in the city.
(b) Future editions and revisions of the StmdaM Housing Code International Property
Maintenance Code shall go into effect 90 days after receipt by the city clerk of three
copies of such edition or revision, provided the city commission does not act
otherwise during the 90-day period.
(c) After a new edition or revision of the Standard Housing Code International Property
Maintenance Code goes into effect, the modifications which may be contained in this
article shall remain in effect until revised by the city commission.
d) Section 101.1 of these regulations shall be known as the Property Maintenance Code
of the City of Longwood, hereafter referred to as "this code".
e) Section 102.3 entitled "Application of other codes", is hereby amended to read as
follows: Repairs, additions or alterations to a structure or change of occupancy, shall
be done in accordance with the provisions of the current edition(s) of the Florida
Building Code, Florida Fuel Gas Code, Florida Plumbing, Code, Florida Mechanical
Code, Florida Residential Code and the Florida Existing Building Code and the
National Electrical Code (NFPA-70). Nothing in this code shall be construed as to
cancel, modify or set aside any provisions of the City of Longwood Land Use
Development Code.
(Code 1982, § 5-106)
Sec. 18-62. - Appearance requirements for single-family residential structures in deed
restricted subdivision:
(a) Definitions: For the purposes of this section, a subdivision is a geographical area
within the City of Longwood that meets all the following conditions. It is:
(1) Identified on a recorded plat;
(2) Identified as a specific and unique location on the recorded plat;
(3) Identified by specific boundaries on the recorded plat;
(4) Identified as a single residential development project, with a unique name; and
(5) Identified as a single — family residential development project with restrictive
covenants (deed restrictions) recorded with the clerk of the court with the county.
(a) Generally.
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(1) This section applies to all residential structures in deed restricted subdivisions,
whether constructed on -site, partially constructed off -site or other exterior modifications,
alterations, or additions.
(2) Structures subject to subdivision design standards shall meet all requirements for land
use district in which the structure is proposed for location.
(c) Single Family building permits for projects in subdivisions with deed restrictions and
an active homeowners association. Where homeowners' association meets the following
conditions, the city shall require a certificate from the homeowners association indicating
approval of the proposed project for compliance with the adopted design standards prior
to the issuance of the building permit by the city.
(1) A homeowners association is lawfully established as a subdivision with restrictive
covenants (deed restrictions).
(2) A homeowners association is lawfully established and is active as a non-profit
corporation with the Florida Secretary of State.
(3) The homeowners association has formally adopted a review process that applies to all
projects within the subdivision subject to the associations' control.
(4) The homeowners' association's has formally established a procedure to review and
approve proposed projects subject to adopted subdivision design standards.
(5) The homeowners' association shall forward to the city's community services
department a copy of the subdivisions deed restrictions and review procedures and
requirements.
(6) The homeowners' association shall notify the city no later than January 1 of each year
that the associations is active, continues to have architectural review board, and maintains
adopted project review requirements and approval requirements.
(7) If the homeowners association fails to notify the city as required in subsection (6)
above, then the city may permit any project in the subdivision in accordance with
applicable building codes until such time as the city is properly notified.
(8) That the association notifies and copies the city with any changes in its deed
restrictions or design standards upon adoption.
(Code 1982, § 5-1 07)
Sec. 18-63 Minimum Property Standards:
All buildings, structures, accessory structures including fences, electrical, gas, mechanical
and plumbing systems, both existing and new, and all parts thereof, shall be maintained in
a safe, operational and sanitary condition per the 2012 International Property
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Maintenance Code. All buildings, structures and accessory structures shall be free of
rotted wood, fungus, mold and standing water. The property owner or designated agent
shall be responsible for the maintenance of buildings, structures, and electrical, gas,
mechanical and plumbing systems.
Secs. 18-64-18-90. - Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. - UNSAFE BUILDINGS
Footnotes:
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Cross reference- Environment Ch. 38.
Sec. 18-91. - Condemnation authority.
The city commission is authorized to condemn and order to be demolished and removed, or
to be put in a sound state of repair, any and all buildings and structures within the city found
to be in a dilapidated, unsanitary or unsafe condition.
(Code 1982, § 5-118)
Sec. 18-92. - Condemnation procedure.
The building official and the fire chief are hereby required to periodically inspect all
buildings and structures within the city, and if such officials find any building or structure
to be in a dilapidated, unsanitary or unsafe condition, to report such fact in writing to the
city commission specifying in detail the condition of said building or structure. The city
commission shall thereupon determine whether or not a public hearing shall be held to
condemn such building or structure, and in the event the city commission determines such
hearing shall be held, it shall order placed upon such building or structure a notice of
condemnation, in essentially the form attached hereto marked Exhibit "A" and made a part
hereof, and simultaneously therewith direct by registered mail, to the last known address as
shown by the tax assessment rolls of the city, a notice to the owner of the property involved,
that such building or structure thereon has been found by officials of the city to be in a
dilapidated, unsanitary or unsafe condition, and that the city intends to condemn the same;
such notice shall further provide that a hearing will be held before the city commission at a
certain time not to exceed 30 days from the date of such notice, and at the city hall or other
such public place as designated and that at such time and place a full determination will be
made by the city commission as to the condition of such building or structure; the property
owner at such time shall have a full opportunity to be heard and to present such evidence as
the owner sees it presents. At the time and place of such hearing the city commission shall
hear all evidence produced and determine whether or not said building or structure shall be
condemned.
(Code 1982, § 5-119)
Sec. 18-93. -Abatement.
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If the city commission determines upon full hearing that a building or structure should be
condemned, such fact shall be certified in writing to the property owner including
reasonable specifications as to the deficiencies justifying such condemnation and a
certificate of condemnation, substantially in the form attached hereto marked Exhibit 'B"
and made a part hereof, placed upon the building or structure certifying that the building or
structure is condemned; the property owner shall be given reasonable time, according to
the size, condition and location of such building or structure, in which to cause the building
or structure to be demolished and removed or placed in a state of sound repair pursuant to
and in conformance with all applicable sanitary, electrical, plumbing and fire codes in force
in the city and in the event of failure on the part of the property owner, within such time
period, to effect such demolition and removal or repair, that the building or structure will be
demolished and removed by the city and the cost of the same assessed as a lien against the
land. No building or structure condemned shall be occupied or used for any purpose during
the period of times such building or structure is condemned.
If, within the time stated in the notice under this article, the property owner fails to demolish
and remove or repair the condemned building or structure, and has not shown cause before
the city commission which justified an extension of time, the city commission shall
forthwith cause such building or structure to be demolished or removed by the city and the
cost of the same assessed as a lien upon the land.
(Code 1982, § 5-120)
Sec. 18-94. -Article provisions are supplemental.
This article is supplemental and additional to any rights, powers, duties or obligations
conferred by Charter, special or general law.
(Code 1982, § 5-121)
Sec. 18-95. -Supplemental abatement procedures for historic buildings or structures.
(a) The , City Commission and the property owner shall give careful,
deliberate consideration for a building or structure of historic significance or relevance as
recognized by, but not limited to, the city commission, historic preservation board, the state
and/or the keeper of the National Register of Historic Places, prior to undertaking final
abatement and demolition proceedings. Due consideration to feasible alternatives to avoid
building demolition shall be formulated by the property owner; he histeFi^ p-eseFveAie
wand the city commission as a part of condemnation and abatement proceedings
affecting historically significant or contributing buildings or structures.
(b) The City Commission shall hold a public hearing, with written
notice to the property owner of a historic building or structure. The purpose of the public
hearing is to determine the need and appropriateness of a proposed demolition of a historic
building or structure and to determine the feasibility of alternatives which avoid or minimize
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the demolition damage or loss of the historic structure, building or property.
Except in cases of clear and
imminent danger to public health and safety, as determined by the city commission, no
historic buildings or structure shall be demolished (in whole or part) prior to passage of a
minimum waiting period of 270 days before issuance of the final city abatement notice or
demolition permits. The city commission may also extend the waiting period up to an
additional 270 days at its discretion. The purpose of the waiting period is to ensure adequate
time is created to pursue and complete feasible alternatives to avoid demolition. The city
manager or his designee shall secure a written and photographic record describing the
location, condition and historic significance of a building or structure prior to its destruction
or removal. Such record shall be forwarded to the Florida Department of State, Bureau of
Historic Preservation for its use.
Sec. 18-96. — Closure of unsafe buildings and structures.
(a) If upon inspection the building official determines that an unsafe or dangerous condition
exists within a building or structure, which condition poses a substantial risk to the health or
safety of occupants or entrants therein, the building official may, subject to the notice and
hearing requirements of this section, eject any occupants and bar entry to the offending building
or structure by notice or placard posted in a conspicuous place upon the premises indicating that
"This Structure is Unsafe and Entry is Prohibited by Order of the City of Longwood." The
building official may also cause an appropriate physical barrier, boards, caution tape, chains and
locks or any combination thereof, to be placed upon doors, windows and other ingress and egress
points to discourage entry and occupancy of the building or structure at issue.
(b) It shall be a violation of this code for any person to enter or occupy a building or structure
that has been noticed or placarded as unsafe for entry by the building official. Any occupied
structure or building placarded as unsafe for entry by the building official shall be vacated as
ordered by the building official. Any person who defaces or removes an unsafe for entry placard
without the approval of the building official shall be subject to the penalties provided by this
section. A failure to comply with such notice or placard shall be punishable as provided in
section 1-13. In addition, the city shall have the right to all other remedies afforded by law to
enforce this section.
(c) The building official shall remove the placard whenever the defect or defects upon which the
unsafe for entry placarding action were based have been eliminated.
(d) If the building or structure is not lawfully occupied, then upon order of closure and non -
occupancy under this section notice shall be directed by registered mail to the last known
address, as shown by the tax assessment rolls, of the owner of the property involved, describing:
i) the nature of the unsafe condition; ii) any actions the city has taken with regard to the building
or structure; iii) any actions necessary to bring the building or structure into compliance; and iv)
the right of any person owning or otherwise having an interest in the property to request a
hearing contesting the building official's determination by written objection to the city manager
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within ten (10) days of the date that the above notice is mailed.
(e) If the building or structure is lawfully occupied, then before ordering closure and non -
occupancy under this section notice shall be directed by registered mail to the last known
address, as shown by the tax assessment rolls, of the owner of the property involved, and to any
occupant, describing: i) the nature of the unsafe condition; ii) the city's intent to eject occupants
and to close the building or structure if appropriate action is not taken; iii) any actions necessary
to bring the building or structure into compliance; and iv) the right of any person owning,
occupying, or otherwise interested in the property to request a hearing contesting the building
official's determination by written objection to the city manager explaining in detail the basis for
the objection within ten (10) days of the date that the above notice is mailed. The person or
entity requesting a hearing contesting the building official's determination shall explain their
interest in the property at issue and make a statement that they are assuming the risks of entry
upon and occupancy of the applicable building or structure pending the outcome of the hearing.
If a hearing is timely and properly requested, the building official will not order closure and non -
occupancy of the building or structure under this section until the expiration of the ten day
objection period or if a hearing is requested, until the conclusion of a hearing in accordance with
subsection (f). However, nothing herein shall prevent the building official or other city
employees and officials from notifying property owners, occupants and others at any time of the
dangers of entry upon or occupancy of the building or structure at issue or of the code violations
at issue.
(f) If no hearing is timely requested under this section, the right to such hearing shall be
deemed waived. If a hearing is timely requested, such hearing shall be held at the first regularly
scheduled meeting of the city commission following the request or such other reasonable time as
determined by the city. At the hearing, the city commission in its discretion may affirm, revise,
modify, or reverse the building official's determination and any action taken or proposed in
accordance therewith.
Sec. 18-97—18-150: Reserved.
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ARTICLE VI. - EXCAVATION AND GRADING CODE
Sec. 18-151. - Adoption of Standard Excavation and Grading Code.
There is hereby adopted by reference the most current edition of the Standard Excavation
and Grading Code, as published by the Southern Building Code Congress International,
Inc.
Sec. 18 —152 Permits required.
No person, firm, corporation, or entity shall do any excavating or gLading without having
fast obtained a grading permit from the building official.
Sec. 18 —153 Inspection Fees:
Fees under the excavating and grading section of the fees schedule shall be as presently
established or hereafter amended by resolution of the city commission.
Sec. 18 —154 Stop work orders, emergency measures and penalties:
Any person caught violating M provision of this section shall upon conviction thereof
pay the fine of double the permit fee.
Any construction, excavation, or Uading which is not in compliance with the provisions
of this section shall be subject to the issuance of a stop work order from the building
official which prohibits construction or excavating until compliance with such provisions
is demonstrated. In periods of emergency or severe weather the building official mU
take temporary measure's to remove and alleviate any hazards created by violations of
such provisions and charge the applicant, permittee or owner the reasonable costs of
taking such measures.
(Code 1982, § 5-140)
Sees. 18 152, 153, 154 18 18-018-155—18-180. - Reserved.
ARTICLE VII. - BUILDING NUMBERING
Sec. 18-181. - Purpose of uniform numbering system.
This article is adopted for the purpose of providing a uniform building numbering system
for the assignment of address numbers to buildings and structures located on or with
access from officially named public and private streets and ways in the city, in the interest
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of the public health, safety and general welfare of the citizens and inhabitants of the city.
The size of the address number(s) shall be not less than four inches in height and one half
inch wide for residential and six inches high by 1 inch wide for commercial. The type of
numeral used shall be Arabic style and shall be contrasting in color with the background
that numbers are attached to.
(Code 1982, § 5-160)
Sec. 18-182. - Definitions.
For the purpose of this article, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations
shall have the meanings given herein, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
Accessory building means a building or structure which is clearly incidental or
subordinate to and customarily utilized adjacent to and in connection with a principal
building or structure located on the same lot.
Building front or facade means the area or facade of a building which has numbers visible
from a public or private street or way because it faces the public or private street or way
pursuant to which the building is numbered. When a building is constructed on a corner
lot, the building front or facade shall be that area of the building which faces the street on
which a projected address was assigned or, in the event a projected address has not been
assigned, the area so designated by the planning department of the county.
Building numbering maps means a master set of maps which, in conjunction with
approved plats and site plans, details the existing street names and numbering scheme and
the projected street name and numbering scheme within the county; said maps, in
addition to the plats and site plans, being currently designated the one inch to 400 feet
legal section maps.
E-911 coordinator means the person designated by the city manager to assist the county
in designing, implementing and maintaining an emergency telephone response system
which involves the expeditious response of public safety, police and other services
resulting from such emergency telephone system.
Grid system guide means a series of designated north/south parallel lines intersecting a
second set of east/west parallel lines, as indicated on the official "master grid maps,"
currently delineated on a 1:2000 map of the county.
Nonconformance means any failure to comply with the provisions of this article
including, but not limited to, by way of example: a number out of sequence, odd or even
number on wrong side of street, rural box numbers, numbers improperly affixed, numbers
illegible, numbers unclear, numbers obstructed, numbers not visible, numbers not present,
numbers of improper size, numbers not in contrast with immediate background,
weatherwom numbers, wrong numbers and non -approved numbers.
Occupant means any person, firm, entity, partnership, trust, corporation, association or
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other organization occupying or leasing a building or other property for a period
exceeding 30 days.
Owner means any and all persons, firms, entities, partnerships, trusts, corporations,
associations or other interests in any building or property which is subject to the
provisions of this article.
Principal building means any structure which is designed, built or used for the support,
enclosure, shelter or protection of persons, animals, chattels or property of any kind for
any residential, commercial or industrial purpose.
Private way means any street, road, avenue, drive, cul-de-sac or other thoroughfare used
for vehicular traffic and any easement or right-of-way that provides sole access to more
than one parcel or lot which is not included in the definition of "public ways" and which
is not maintained by the county, the city or the state department of transportation. This
term shall include, but is not limited to, roadways or driveways in mobile home parks,
apartments, and condominiums, commercial or industrial complexes which have been
named and signed in accordance with the comprehensive plan of the city.
Projected street name and numbering scheme means all approved site plans and plats,
including amendments thereto, which contain projected street names and addresses
although no construction or development has occurred on the projected street.
Public way means any area of a public road or right-of-way, either paved or unpaved,
which is intended for vehicular traffic and that has been dedicated to the city, the county
or state for the purpose of vehicular traffic and for use as a thoroughfare for vehicular
traffic, whether accepted or not by the city, excluding, however, service entrances or
driveways.
Uniform building numbering system means a system by which existing buildings and
projected lots and parcels for future buildings are assigned addresses in a coordinated and
uniform method based on a designated grid system contained in the official master grid
maps.
(Code 1982, § 5-161)
Cross reference- Definitions generally, & 1-2.
Sec. 18-183. - Uniform building numbering system established; incorporation of map.
A uniform building numbering system, as shown on the maps identified by the title
"Building Numbering Maps" and filed in the office of the county planning department, is
hereby adopted for use in the city pursuant to an interlocal agreement on file with the
board of county commissioners and the city. Upon adoption, the uniform building
numbering system maps and the grid maps and each amendment thereto shall be on file in
the office of the city clerk.
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(Code 1982, § 5-162)
Sec. 18-184. -Administration and assignment of numbers.
(a) The county planning department has been assigned responsibility for coordinating and
maintaining the numbering system by the board of county commissioners. Said
department shall assign building numbers in conformity with the uniform building
numbering system. Charges for such assignments shall be made in accordance with a fee
schedule duly adopted by resolution by the board of county commissioners.
(b) Should an existing building fail to conform with the uniform numbering system, the
county planning department will give notice to those owners or occupants whose building
numbers are in nonconformity with the uniform building numbering system. Said notice
will be delivered to the owner or occupant by certified mail, return receipt requested, by
posting same in a conspicuous place on the property or by hand delivery. Said notice may
include a notification of a change of address which shall contain the new building number
assigned to the building in accordance with the uniform building numbering system and
shall direct the owner or the occupant to post the newly assigned building number on said
building or property in accordance with the provisions of the uniform building numbering
system. The owners or occupants shall have 30 days from receipt of the notice sent by
certified mail, from the date of delivery if delivered by hand, or from the date of posting
if such notice is posted on the property, to come into compliance.
(c) Assignment by the county planning department of the assigned number to a lot or parcel
on which a projected future building may be constructed shall be a condition precedent to
the issuance of a building permit for any such building.
(Code 1982, § 5-163)
See.18-185. - Posting of numbers.
All buildings within the municipal limits of the city shall have their assigned building
numbers properly displayed in accordance with the provisions of this article, whether or
not mail is delivered to such building or property. It shall be the duty of the owners and
occupants of each building in the city to post the assigned building number on the
property in conformity with this article as follows:
(1) The building address number shall be permanently affixed to the building front or facade
as defined herein or to a separate structure, such as a mailbox, post, wall, fence or other
visible and commonly used area, in such a manner so as to be clearly visible and legible
and without obstruction from the public or private way on which the building fronts.
(2) Any numbers which are not clearly visible and legible from the public or private way
shall not be used.
(3) The numerals shall be of a contrasting color with the immediate background of the
building or structure on which such numerals are affixed and shall be not less than three
inches in height and one-half inch in width.
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(4) Numerals shall be made of a durable weather -resistant material.
(Code 1982, § 5-164)
Sec. 18-186. - Municipal annexation.
Whenever a parcel of land, a subdivision, or any part thereof becomes part of the
municipal limits of the city by annexation, the county will review the address numbers of
such property and determine whether such numbers, their posting and the method of
numbering for such annexed portion conform to the designated grid system and the
uniform building numbering system within 30 days of such annexation.
(Code 1982, § 5-165)
Sec. 18-187. -Address change.
(a) If the number, posting or method of numbering a building is in non-conformance with the
county's grid system and uniform building numbering system after a municipal
annexation, the county planning department will give notice of such non-conformance to
the owners or occupants of the affected building or property.
(b) Said notice shall be delivered by certified mail, return receipt requested; by posting said
notice in a conspicuous place on the building or by hand delivery.
(c) Said notice shall include a notification of a change of address which shall contain the
correct or new building number assigned to the building or property in accordance with
the provisions of this article and the date of notification.
(d) Said notice shall direct the owner or the occupant to post the newly assigned building
number contained in the change of address on said building or property in accordance
with this article.
(e) Said notice shall notify the owner or occupant that, if he disagrees with the determination
of the county planning department, an appeal may be taken regarding the determination
made. The deputy county administrator/county developer or his functional successor shall
hear such appeals.
(Code 1982, § 5-166)
Sec. 18-188. - Penalties for violations.
(a) Any person, firm, entity, partnership, trust, corporation, association or other organization
failing to comply with the provisions of this article shall be punished as provided by this
Code.
(b) The city codes enforcement board shall have jurisdiction over violations of this article.
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Proceedings before the codes enforcement board shall be governed by its rules and procedures.
(Code 1982, § 5-167)
Sees. 18-189-18-220. - Reserved.
ARTICLE VM. - OUTDOOR STORAGE AND DISPLAY
See. 18-221. - Outdoor storage.
(a) Open outdoor storage in residential districts is expressly prohibited. Lawn equipment,
furniture or other objects normally used or designed to be used outdoors and that are in
regular use may be kept in carports or in side or rear yards.
(b) Outdoor storage and display may be permitted in conjunction with uses allowed in the
commercial and industrial land use districts in accordance with the requirements of the
Longwood Development Code.
(c) Outdoor storage is prohibited in front yards in all districts.
(d) Outdoor storage is also prohibited in the side yards of parcels designated industrial unless
enclosed by a solid fence.
(e) No outdoor storage may be located in required parking area, fire zone loading area, or
access lane.
(f) All outdoor storage areas shall be screened from adjacent residential or historic uses by a
masonry wall, in accordance with the minimum required height as established in the
Longwood Development Code. No material, refuse or trash shall exceed the height of the
wall.
(g) Loose materials such as sand, Styrofoam, mulch, cardboard boxes, and similar material,
which are subject to being scattered or blown about the premises by normal weather
conditions, shall be contained by adequate fencing and/or covered with a tarp to prevent
the scattering of materials. No outside storage area, or building, shall be located in a
public utility or drainage easement.
(Code 1982, § 12.5-1)
See. 18-222. -Outdoor display.
(a) Outdoor display of merchandise may be permitted within the required front, side, or rear
yard areas, providing that such outdoor display shall not be located adjacent to a local
residential street.
(a) Outdoor display areas shall be set back no less than ten feet from the front right-of-way
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line and five feet from the side property line. Landscaping shall be installed such that
outdoor display materials are not visible from any adjacent local residential street.
(b) All display merchandise and related display equipment shall be removed at the close of
business each day. No outdoor display areas shall be permitted within required parking
spaces or areas, nor shall they be permitted on public sidewalks or pedestrian or vehicular
access areas, parking aisles, or driveway entrances or exits.
(c) At no time shall any storage or display encroach the public way or sidewalk.
ARTICLE IX. MOBILE HOME PARKS/MOBILE HOMES.
Sec. 18-223: Intent. It is the intent of this article to establish minimum standards for the
licensing, operation and maintenance of mobile home parks within the city. Further, it is the
intent of this article to establish installation and maintenance requirements for mobile homes
within the city. Nothing in this article is intended to permit mobile home parks or mobile homes
on properties where such are not allowed by the comprehensive plan, land development
regulations and zoning regulations. It is not the intent of this article to conflict with state and
federal law, therefore this article shall be interpreted to the greatest extent possible to not be in
conflict with state and federal law, and if such is not possible the applicable state or federal law
shall control over this article to the extent of the conflict.
Sec. 18-224: Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly
indicates a different meaning:
Mobile home shall have the same meaning as defined in section 513.01(3), Florida Statutes
(2015). Further the term "mobile home" shall include a detached single family dwelling unit
with all the following characteristics: (a) designed for long term occupancy and containing
sleeping accommodations, a flush toilet, a tub or shower bath, and kitchen facilities, with
plumbing and electrical connections provided for attachment to outside systems; (b) designed for
transportation after fabrication on streets or highways on its own wheels; and (c) arriving at the
site where it is to be occupied as a dwelling complete, including major appliances and furniture,
and ready for occupancy except for minor and incidental unpacking and assembly operations,
location on jacks or other temporary or permanent foundations, connection to utilities and the
like.
Mobile home park means a parcel of land where two or more mobile homes are parked for
nontransient living or sleeping purposes and where spaces or plots are set aside or offered for
lease or rent for use of mobile homes for living or sleeping purposes, including any land,
building structure or facility used by occupants of mobile homes on such premises.
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Mobile home space means a plot or parcel of land within a mobile home park designated for the
accommodation of not more than one mobile home.
Recreational vehicle shall have the same meaning as defined in section 513.01(10), Florida
Statutes (2015).
Service building means a building housing facilities such as recreational, maintenance, laundry
and office structures necessary to the successful operation and management of a mobile home
park.
Sec. 18-225. - Licenses.
(a) Required. As of November 1, 2016, it shall be unlawful for any person to maintain or
operate a mobile home park within the city unless such person shall first obtain a license
from the city to do so. Existing mobile home parks shall apply for a license to operate a
mobile home park from the city on or before September 15, 2016. The license holder of a
mobile home park license is sometimes referred to in this article as the licensee.
(b) Application for original license. Application for a mobile home park license shall be in
writing, signed by the applicant and contain the following information:
(1) The name and address of the applicant.
(2) The location, number of mobile home spaces, and legal description of the mobile
home park.
(3) If it is an existing mobile home park, provide the register and information set forth
in sec. 118-226.
(4) The name of the person who is primarily responsible for the daily operations of
the mobile home park and will serve as the contact person for compliance with
this article.
(5) A site plan depicting the dimensions and locations of mobile home spaces, service
buildings, internal roads, dumpsters, and all rights -of -way adjacent to the mobile
home park. If it is an existing mobile home park, the site plan shall also show the
locations of all mobile homes and measurement of distances between mobile
homes, service buildings, structures and property lines. Each mobile home space
must be identified on the plan by a number.
(c) Fee. The city may charge a fee of $200.00 or such other amount as determined by resolution
of the city commission for applying for and issuing a mobile home park license.
(d) Pre -license inspection. Before a mobile home park license can be issued, the mobile home
park owner shall call for and obtain an inspection from the city as set forth in sec. 118-227.
If the city inspection fords violations of this article, the mobile home park owner shall bring
the mobile home park and mobile homes therein in compliance with this article before a
license will be issued. However, the city shall have the right, but not the obligation, to issue
a provisional license for the operation of a mobile home park subject to the mobile home
park agreeing to bring and actually bringing the park into compliance with certain
requirements to establish compliance by a date certain. The failure to meet the requirements
of a provisional license shall be a violation of this code and grounds for revocation.
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(e) License to be posted. The mobile home park license shall be conspicuously posted in the
office or on the premises of the mobile home park at all times.
(f) Zoning. A license will not be granted for a mobile home park if the proposed property is not
permitted for such use by the comprehensive plan, land development code or zoning
regulations or is not considered a legally non -conforming use.
(g) Consent. Seeking or obtaining a license to maintain and operate a mobile home park under
this article shall be considered consent to the inspections set forth in this article.
See. 18-226: Register. It shall be the duty of each mobile home park owner or licensee to keep
a register containing a record of all mobile home owners and occupants located within the park.
The register shall contain the following information:
(1) The name and address of each mobile home occupant.
(2) The name and address of the owner of each mobile home.
(3) The make, model, year and vehicle registration number of each mobile home and
motor vehicle of mobile home occupants.
(4) Photographs showing the entire front, back and sides of each mobile home.
(5) The state, territory or county in which vehicles are registered.
(6) The date of arrival and of departure of each mobile home.
(7) The mobile home space number for which each mobile home is located.
The mobile home park shall keep the required information current in the register. The mobile
home park shall keep the register available to inspection at all times by city officials and
employees and other public officials and employees whose duties necessitate acquisition of the
information contained in the register. The register record of each registrant shall not be
destroyed for a period of three (3) years following the date of departure of the registrant from the
mobile home park.
Sec. 18-227.- Inspections. As a condition of maintaining a license to operate a mobile home
park, the building official, fire department, fire marshal, code enforcement, and county health
department are hereby authorized to make periodic inspections of mobile home parks. Further,
on or before October I' of each year, the owner of a mobile home park shall call the city
building division to schedule and obtain an annual inspection of the mobile home park and allow
the city to inspect the mobile home park, service buildings, and all mobile homes and other
improvements and structures located within the mobile home park. The purpose of these
inspections is to determine the condition of mobile home parks, service buildings and mobile
homes within mobile home parks in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the
inhabitants of the city and the mobile home parks and to ensure compliance with this article and
other applicable ordinances.
See. 18-228: Building permit required. It shall be unlawful for any person to extend or alter
any mobile home park or to setup any mobile home for occupancy within the corporate limits of
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the city without first obtaining a building permit from the city. The building official shall have
the right to withhold issuance of a building permit and inspection approvals if the owner of a
mobile home park or mobile home is in violation of this article. No mobile home shall be
occupied unless and until the building official has inspected the mobile home set up and
approved the mobile home for occupancy after a showing that the mobile home meets the
applicable installation standards.
Sec. 18-229: Temporary accessory structures. It shall be unlawful for any person to construct
or modify any structure to be affixed to a mobile home or located upon a mobile home space
without first obtaining a building permit from the city. Any structures affixed to a mobile home
or located on a mobile home space within a mobile home park shall be considered a temporary
accessory structure and shall be removed from the mobile home park when the mobile home for
which is it affixed is removed or relocated from the mobile home space or mobile home park.
Without limitation, the following are considered temporary accessory structures to a mobile
home: stairs, shed, screen rooms, porches, patio, canopies, and roof-overs. Structures of a
permanent nature are not permitted to be constructed upon any mobile home. space.
Sec. 18-230: Notice and inspection of setup.
(a) It shall be the duty of the mobile home park owners or managers to notify the building
division within seventy-two (72) hours after placement of each mobile home on its
site.
(b) Inspections of mobile home placement, electric, sewer and plumbing connections will
be made by the building official.
(c) An inspection fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) or as otherwise established by
resolution of the city commission shall be paid by the mobile home park owner or
manager at the time of inspection request.
(d) Records shall be kept by the building division showing approval of utilities
connection, awning and utilities buildings on the site at time of inspection.
(e) No additions shall be added to the mobile home or mobile home space after the
placement inspection without necessary permits and inspections.
Sec. 18-231.- Installation Standards. It shall be required that all mobile homes be equipped
and maintained with tie downs, piers, bases, anchors and specified associated equipment and
devices, and installed in accordance with the provisions of the rules adopted by the Florida
Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles set forth in Chapter 15C-1 of the Florida
Administrative Code.
Sec. 18-232.- Location of Setups. The following minimum standards shall apply to all new
setups of mobile homes within new or existing mobile home parks:
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(1) All mobile homes shall be a minimum of five (5) feet from the perimeter property
line.
(2) All mobile homes shall have a minimum of five (5) feet from the pavement edge
or defined stabilized surface for a roadway or street. This shall apply to the tongue of
the undergirding or the trailer frame, whichever is applicable. Window awnings may be
treated as a part of the structural overhang, being a maximum of four (4) feet from the
trailer frame.
(3) Mobile homes shall maintain a ten (10) foot minimum spacing from other mobile
home. Any temporary structure affixed to a mobile home (i.e., stairs, canopy, screen
room, carport, etc.) shall also comply with these minimum spacing requirements.
(4) Utility sheds shall have a minimum spacing of three (3) feet from a mobile home.
(5) No mobile home shall be positioned directly under an overhead utility line.
This requirement applies to mobile homes entering the mobile home park for the first time and to
any existing mobile home being relocated within a mobile home park. The mobile home park
may be required to remove or relocate other mobile homes in order to satisfy the requirements of
this subsection.
Sec. 18-233.- Insect and rodent control. Insect, rodent and wild animal control measures to
safeguard public health as defined by the sanitary code of the state and recommended by the
health officer shall be applied in all mobile home parks. Skirting shall be placed around mobile
homes and shall be of either masonry or metal construction, approved by the building official.
Storage under the mobile home shall be limited to materials which will not deteriorate or provide
nesting or breeding places for insects or rodents, or create a fire hazard. All dumpsters shall be
secured and screened by a city approved enclosure, and areas surrounding dumpsters shall be
clear of debris and refuse.
Sec. 18-234: Fire extinguishers required. One (1) or more approved extinguishers of a type
suitable for flammable liquid or electrical fires (class B and class Q in accordance with NFPA
Standard No. 10, Portable Fire Extinguishers (carbon dioxide or dry chemical), shall be so
located that it will not be necessary to travel more than one hundred and fifty (150) feet from any
mobile home to reach the nearest extinguisher.
Sec. 18-235.- Identification of roadways and mobile home spaces. Roadways located within a
mobile home park shall be named, labeled or otherwise adequately described so as to be easily
found by persons and emergency service personnel entering the mobile home park. Mobile home
spaces shall be numbered or otherwise adequately described and the number of other description
shall be posted at the proper space so that it can be clearly read from each street on which the
space fronts or abuts.
Sec. 18-236.- Utilities. Each mobile home space and occupied mobile home within a mobile
home park shall be connected to and serviced by city water and waste water services. No
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individual water supply or sewage disposal system shall be permitted within any mobile home
park.
Sec. 18-237.- Solid waste collection. The mobile home park owner and management shall be
strictly responsible for internal trash and garbage collection within a mobile home park. Mobile
home park solid waste collection points and dumpsters shall be screened from public view from
without and within the mobile home park.
Sec. 18-238.- Recreational vehicles prohibited. Recreational vehicles are not intended for
long term occupancy as a dwelling unit, thus recreational vehicles are not authorized within
mobile home parks. No mobile home park or mobile home space shall be used or operated for
the occupancy, storage, sale or rental of a recreational vehicle.
Sec. 18-239.- Perimeter screening. Each mobile home park shall be entirely enclosed,
exclusive of driveways, at its external boundaries by a six-foot opaque wall or fence and at least
a five foot landscaping buffer "A" between the wall or fence and the property boundaries
consistent with the Longwood Development Code which creates a visual barrier from adjacent
properties and rights -of -way. Existing mobile home parks shall conform to the requirement of
this section on or before April 1, 2017; up to a six month extension of this requirement may be
granted by the community development services director for good cause shown by the mobile
home park owner. Any requested variances to this section are subject to the variance criteria of
section 9.2.2. of the Longwood Development Code, except that such variance request are
considered by the city commission and will represent a final decision.
Sec.18-240: General maintenance.
(a) Each mobile home shall be maintained and repaired in a manner to keep it compliant with
the installation standards of sec. 18-231.
(b) Each mobile home shall be maintained and repaired in a manner to keep it in compliance
with all health, safety, and habitability standards of applicable state and federal statutes, rules and
regulations governing mobile homes, including in regards to plumbing, HVAC, mechanical
systems, and electrical systems.
(c) Each mobile home, temporary accessory structure, building and structure within a mobile
home park shall be maintained in a safe, structurally sound, operational and sanitary condition
and shall be free of rotten wood, holes, fungus, mold, mildew, and standing water.
(d) The roofs and exterior siding of all mobile homes shall kept be free of holes, gaps,
mildew and mold. All conditions that may result in water intrusion into a mobile home shall be
corrected. All screen enclosures shall be maintained in good condition, free of holes
(e) All doors and windows on mobile homes shall be kept in proper repair and serviceable
condition. No missing or boarded up windows and doors are permitted.
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(f) No unsafe, dilapidated or uninhabitable mobile home shall be occupied or stored within a
mobile home park.
(g) The grounds of the mobile home park and mobile home spaces shall be kept clean of all
rubbish and debris and kept free of any conditions that will menace the health of any occupant or
the public or constitute a nuisance.
(h) All internal roadways within a mobile home park shall be kept in proper repair and
serviceable condition with a code -compliant width of asphalt and depth of asphalt and base,
including free of pot holes and other dangerous or unsightly conditions.
(i) The mobile home park shall be operated and maintained in a manner consistent with
applicable fire safety codes.
Sec.18-241: Enforcement.
In the event of a violation under this article, the city shall have the right to one or more of the
following remedies or actions:
(a) Institute code enforcement proceedings and prosecute code violations against the
violator and the property owner of the real property, or either of them where the
violation occurs;
(b) Institute any appropriate action to bring about compliance or remedy, including
but not limited to, instituting an action in court to enjoin violating actions or
obtain a mandatory injunction to bring about compliance, in which case the
violating person shall be liable to the city for reimbursement of the city's
attorneys' fees and costs concerning such action;
(c) Institute and pursue procedures under article IV of this chapter. The city shall
have the right to condemn, order no occupancy of and order to be demolished and
removed, or to be put in a sound state of repair, any and all mobile homes and
temporary accessory structures within the city found to be in a dilapidated,
unsanitary or unsafe condition;
(d) For a failure to seek, obtain and keep active a license for the operation of a mobile
home park pursuant to this article, prosecute the violator for a criminal
misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding $500.00 or imprisonment for a
term not exceeding 60 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment in the
discretion of the court;
(e) For the occupancy of any mobile home posted or placarded by the city as
condemned or unsafe habitability, prosecute the violator for a criminal
misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding $500.00 or imprisonment for a
term not exceeding 60 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment in the
discretion of the court; and
(f) Upon at least thirty (30) days written notice and an opportunity to correct the
violation, revocation of the license to operate a mobile home park. A decision to
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revoke a license to operate a mobile home park is subject to appeal to the city
commission if requested in writing stating the basis of the appeal to the city
manager within ten (10) days of after the effective date of revocation of the
license.
Chapter 38 — ENVIRONMENT
ARTICLE III. — NOISE
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Section 3. Florida Building Code 5th Edition (2014) Adopted. The Florida Building Code
Chapter 1 Scope and Administration is hereby adopted as amended and attached as Exhibit A.
Section 4. Conflicts. If any Ordinances or parts of thereof are in conflict herewith, this
Ordinance shall control to the extent of the conflict.
Section 5. Codification. Section 2 of this Ordinance shall be codified and made a part of the
City Code of Ordinances; that the Sections and exhibits of this Ordinance may be renumbered or
relettered to accomplish such intention. The word "Ordinance" may be changed to "Section,"
"Article," or other appropriate word. The City Clerk is given liberal authority to correct
scriveners' errors, such as incorrect code cross references, grammatical, typographical and
similar or like errors when codifying this Ordinance.
Section 6. Severability. If any portion of this Ordinance is determined to void, unconstitutional,
or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Ordinance shall remain in
full force and effect.
Section 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
FIRST READING this 19th day of December, A.D. 2016.
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION this 16th day of JanuaryA.D. 2017.
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CITY OF LONGWOOD, FLORIDA
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CHAPTER 1
SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
1. Detached one- and two-family dwellings and
PART 1—SCOPE AND APPLICATION multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses)
not more than three stories above grade plane in
SECTION 101 height with a separate means of egress and their
GENERAL accessory structures shall comply with the
Florida Building Code, Residential.
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the
Florida Building Code hereinafter referred to as "this
code."
101.2 Scope. The provisions of this code shall apply to
the construction, alteration, relocation, enlargement,
replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy,
location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every
building or structure or any appurtenances connected or
attached to such buildings or structures.
Exceptions:
2. Existing buildings undergoing repair, alterations
or additions or change of occupancy shall
comply with Chapter 34 of this code.
101.2.1 Appendices. Provisions in the appendices shall
not apply unless specifically adopted.
Florida Building Code, Residential
• Appendix C-Exit Terminals of Mechanical Draft
and Direct Vent Venting Systems
• _Appendix F-Florida Standard for Passive Radon -
Resistant New Residential Building Construction
• Appendix L- Permit Fees
• Appendix M- Home Day Care-R-3 Occupancy
Florida Building Code, Buildine
• Appendix B-Chapter 9B-52 F.A.0 Florida
Standard for Passive Radon -Resistant
Construction
• Appendix E-Florida Standard for Radon -
Resistant New Commercial Construction
• Appendix F-Rodent proofing
• Appendix G- Flood Resistant Construction
101.2.2 Florida Buildine Code. Residential
Construction standards or practices which are not covered
by Florida Building Code, Residential volume shall be in
accordance with the provisions of Florida Buildine Code.
Building.
1013 Intent. The purpose of this code is to establish the
minimum requirements to safeguard the public health,
safety and general welfare through structural strength,
means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation, adequate
light and ventilation, energy conservation, and safety to
life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to
the built environment and to provide safety to fire fighters
and emergency responders during emergency operations.
1013.1 Ouality control. Ouality control of materials and
worlunanship is not within the purview of this code except
as it relates to the purooses stated herein.
101.3.2 Warranty and Liability. The permitting, plan
review or inspection of any building, system or plan by
this jurisdiction, under the requirements of this code, shall
not be construed in any court as a warranV of the phvsical
condition of such building, system or plan or their
adequacy. This Jurisdiction shall not be liable in tort for
damages or hazardous or illegal condition or inadequacy
in such building, system or plan, nor for any failure of any
component of such, which may occur subsequent to such
inspection or permitting. Further, no building department
employee shall be liable in tort for damages from such
conditions, in accordance with Section 768.28(9)(a).
Florida Statutes, as may be amended.
101.4 Referenced codes. The other codes listed in
Sections 101.4.1 through 101.4,99 and referenced
elsewhere in this code shall be considered part of the
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requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each
such reference.
101.4.1 Gas. The provisions of the Florida Building
Code, Fuel Gas shall apply to the installation of gas
piping from the point of delivery, gas appliances and
related accessories as covered in this code. These
requirements apply to gas piping systems extending from
the point of delivery to the inlet connections of appliances
and the installation and operation of residential and
commercial gas appliances and related accessories.
101.4.2 Mechanical. The provisions of the Florida
Building Code, Mechanical shall apply to the installation,
alterations, repairs and replacement of mechanical
systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures,
fittings and/or appurtenances, including ventilating,
heating, cooling, air conditioning and refrigeration
systems, incinerators and other energy -related systems.
101.43 Plumbing. The provisions of the Florida
Building Code, Plumbing shall apply to the installation,
alteration, repair and replacement of plumbing systems,
including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and
appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage
system and all aspects of a medical gas system.
101.4.4 Property Maintenance. The provisions of the
2012 International Property Maintenance Code with
revisions thereto adopted in Chapter 18 of the City of
Longwood Code of ordinances, shall apply to existing
structures and premises; equipment and facilities, light,
ventilation, space heating, sanitation, life and fire safety
hazards, responsibilities of owners, operators, and
occupants; and occupancy of existing premises and
structures.
101.4.5 Fire prevention. For provisions related to fire
prevention, refer to the Florida Fire Prevention Code.
The Florida Fire Prevention Code shall apply to matters
affecting or relating to structures, processes and premises
from the hazard of fire and explosion arising from the
storage, handling or use of structures, materials or
devices; from conditions hazardous to life, property or
public welfare in the occupancy of structures or premises;
and from the construction, extension, repair, alteration or
removal of fire suppression and alarm systems or fire
hazards in the structure or on the premises from
occupancy or operation.
101.4.6 Energy. The provisions of the Florida Building
Code, Energy Conservation shall apply to all matters
governing the design and construction of buildings for
energy efficiency.
101.4.7 Accessibility. For provisions related to
accessibility, refer to Florida Building Code,
Accessibility.
101.4.8 Manufactured buildings. For additional
administrative and special code requirements, see section
458, Florida Building Code, Building, and Rule 61-41
Florida Administrative Code.
101.4.9 Electrical. The provisions related to the
installation of electrical materials and apparatus shall be
governed by the 2011 National Electrical Code, NFPA 70
and Chapter 27 of this code.
SECTION 102
APPLICABILITY
102.1 General. Where there is a conflict between a
general requirement and a specific requirement, the
specific requirement shall be applicable. Where, in any
specific case, different sections of this code specify
different materials, methods of construction or other
requirements, the most restrictive shall govern.
102.1.1 The Florida Building Code does not apply to, and
no code enforcement action shall be brought with respect
to, zoning requirements, land use requirements and owner
specifications or programmatic requirements which do not
pertain to and govern the design, construction, erection,
alteration, modification, repair or demolition of public or
private buildings, structures or facilities or to
programmatic requirements that do not pertain to
enforcement of the Florida Building Code. Additionally,
a local code enforcement agency may not administer or
enforce the Florida Building Code, Building to prevent
the siting of any publicly owned facility, including, but
not limited to, correctional facilities, juvenile justice
facilities, or state universities, community colleges, or
public education facilities, as provided by law.
102.2 Building. The provisions of the Florida Building
Code shall apply to the construction, erection, alteration,
modification, repair, equipment, use and occupancy,
location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every
public and private building, structure or facility or floating
residential structure, or any appurtenances connected or
attached to such buildings, structures or facilities.
Additions, alterations, repairs and changes of use or
occupancy group in all buildings and structures shall
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comply with the provisions provided in Chapter 34 of this
code. The following buildings, structures and facilities
are exempt from the Florida Building Code as provided
by law, and any further exemptions shall be as determined
by the legislature and provided by law:
(a) Building and structures specifically regulated and
preempted by the federal government.
(b) Railroads and ancillary facilities associated with the
railroad.
(c) Nonresidential farm buildings on farms.
(d) Temporary buildings or sheds used exclusively for
construction purposes.
(e) Mobile or modular structures used as temporary
offices, except that the provisions of Part II (Sections
553.501-553.513, Florida Statutes) relating to
accessibility by persons with disabilities shall apply
to such mobile or modular structures and permits
shall be required for structural support and tie down,
electric supply and all other such utility connections
to such mobile or modular structures.
(f) Those structures or facilities of electric utilities, as
defined in Section 366.02, Florida Statutes, which
are directly involved in the generation, transmission,
or distribution of electricity.
(g) Temporary sets, assemblies, or structures used in
commercial motion picture or television production,
or any sound -recording equipment used in such
production, on or off the premises.
(h) Chickees constructed by the Miccosukee Tribe of
Indians of Florida or the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
As used in this paragraph, the term "chickee" means
an open -sided wooden but that has a thatched roof of
palm or palmetto or other traditional materials, and
that does not incorporate any electrical, plumbing, or
other nonwood features.
(i) Family mausoleums not exceeding 250 square feet
(23 mz) in area which are prefabricated and
assembled on site or preassembled and delivered on
site and have walls, roofs, and a floor constructed of
granite, marble, or reinforced concrete.
(j) Temporary housing provided by the Department of
Corrections to any prisoner in the state correctional
system.
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102.2.1 In addition to the requirements of Sections 553.79
and 553.80, Florida Statutes, facilities subject to the
provisions of Chapter 395, Florida Statutes, and Part II of
Chapter 400, Florida Statutes, shall have facility plans
reviewed and construction surveyed by the state agency
authorized to do so under the requirements of Chapter
395, Florida Statutes, and Part II of Chapter 400, Florida
Statutes, and the certification requirements of the federal
government.
102.2.2 Residential Buildings or structures intended for
residential uses moved into or within a county or
municipality shall not be required to be brought into
compliance with the state minimum building code in force
at the time the building or structure is moved, provided:
1. The building or structure is structurally sound, meeting
the wind speed requirements of the new location, and
is in occupiable condition for its intended use;
2. The occupancy use classification for the building or
structure is not changed as a result of the move;
3. The building is not substantially remodeled;
4. Current fire code requirements for ingress and egress
are met;
5. Electrical, gas and plumbing systems meet the codes in
force at the time of construction and are operational
and safe for reconnection; and
6. Foundation plans are sealed by a professional engineer
or architect licensed to practice in this state, if
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required by the Florida —Rall—ding Eede, BurldWig
applicable Florida Statutes for all residential
buildings or structures of the same occupancy class.
102.2.3 The building official shall apply the same
standard to a moved residential building or structure as
that applied to the remodeling of any comparable
residential building or structure to determine whether the
moved structure is substantially remodeled. The cost of
the foundation on which the moved building or structure
is placed shall not be included in the cost of remodeling
for purposes of determining whether a moved building or
structure has been substantially remodeled.
102.2.4 This section does not apply to the jurisdiction and
authority of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services to inspect amusement rides or the Department of
Financial Services to inspect state-owned buildings and
boilers.
102.2.6 This section does not apply to swings and other
playground equipment accessory to a one- or two-family
dwelling.
Exception: Electrical service to such playground
equipment shall be in accordance with Chapter 27 of this
code.
1023 Application of references. References to chapter or
section numbers, or to provisions not specifically
identified by number, shall be construed to refer to such
chapter, section or provision of this code.
102.4 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and
standards referenced in this code shall be considered part
of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of
each such reference and as further regulated in Sections
102.4.1 and 102.4.2.
102.4.1 Conflicts. Where conflicts occur between
provisions of this code and referenced codes and
standards, the provisions of this code shall apply.
102.4.2 Provisions in referenced codes and standards.
Where the extent of the reference to a referenced code or
standard includes subject matter that is within the scope of
this code or the Florida Codes listed in Section 101.4, the
provision of this code or the Florida Codes listed in
Section 101.4, as applicable, shall take precedence over
the provisions in the referenced code or standard.
102.5 Partial invalidity. Resen,ed. In the event that any
part or provision of this code is held to be illeeal or void,
this shall not have the effect of making void or illegal any
of the other parts or provisions.
102.6 Existing structures. The legal occupancy of any
structure existing on the date of adoption of this code shall
be permitted to continue without change, except as is
specifically covered in this code, or the Florida Fire
Prevention Code, or as is deemed necessary by the
building official for the general safety and welfare of the
occupants and the public.
102.7 Relocation of manufactured buildings.
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(1) Relocation of an existing manufactured building does
not constitute an alteration.
(2) A relocated building shall comply with wind speed
requirements of the new location, using the appropriate
wind speed map. If the existing building was
manufactured in compliance with the Standard Building
Code (prior to March 1, 2002), the wind speed map of the
Standard Building Code shall be applicable. If the existing
building was manufactured in compliance with the
Florida Building Code (after March 1, 2002), the wind
speed map of the Florida Building Code shall be
applicable.
(3) A relocated building shall comply with the flood
hazard area requirements of the new location, if
applicable.
102.8 Existing mechanical equipment. An agency or
local government may not require that existing
mechanical equipment located on or above the surface of
a roof be installed in compliance with the requirements of
the Florida Building Code except when the equipment is
being replaced or moved during reroofing and is not in
compliance with the provisions of the Florida Building
Code relating to roof -mounted mechanical units.
102.9 Generally. Allyrovisions, terms, phrases and
expressions contained in this code shall be liberally
construed in order that the true intent and meaning of the
administration of the jurisdiction ma be carried out.
Terms used in this code, unless otherwise specifically
provided, shall have the meanings prescribed by the
statutes of this state for the same terms.
102.9.1 Text. In the case of any difference of meaning or
implication between the text of this code and any figure,
the text shall control.
102.9.2 Words defined
Appraised value. For the purpose of this section,
appraised value is defined as either 120 percent of the
assessed value of the structure as indicated by the county
property appraiser; or the value, as indicated, in a certified
appraisal from a certified appraiser.
Assessed value. The value of real properly and
improvements thereon as established by the county
property appraiser.
Building, ShelL The Building Official or his/her designee
shall classify the type of shell building at the time of plan
review defined as follows:
Basic Shell Buildine: A building complete on the
exterior. The interior slab/floor May or r may not be placed.
The fire suppression and fire alarm systems (if required)
must be complete. Plumbing may or may not be stubbed
in. The electrical service for the main building must be
complete; however the house panel which feeds only the
circuits for the main building, fire alarm control panel,
Le quired exit signs, ewer ency lighting and the site
electrical will be allowed to be energized with this permit.
The building does not have any interior walls unless they
are required, by code, afire resistant corridor, stairs or
elevator shaft walls. This type of building will require a
Certificate of Completion prior to issuance of any tenant
build out permits for each tenant space. A Certificate of
Completion may be issued prior to completion of site
improvements.
Complete Shell Building: A building designed to
accommodate one (1) or more tenants and is complete on
the interior and exterior. It must include all required fire
suppression and fire alarm systems, all required plumbing
drain, waste, vent and potable water piping and fixtures,
all required exhaust, heating, ventilation and air
conditioning systems and all electrical requirements. The
electrical service for the main building must be complete;
however the house panel which feeds only the circuits for
the main building, required exit signs, emergency lighting
and the site electrical will be allowed to be energized with
this permit. All site improvements must be complete.
Building system. A functionally related group of
elements, components and/or equipment, such as the
electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems of a
building.
Change of Occupancy. A change in the use or level of
activity within a building that involves a change in
application of the requirements of this code.
Commercial buildine. Any building, structure,
improvement or accessory thereto, other than a one -or
two-family dwelling and their accessory structures.
Demolition. The act of razing, dismantling or removal of
a building or structure, or portion thereof, to the ground
level.
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Examination. An exam prepared, proctored and graded
by a recognized testing agency unless otherwise implied
in context or specifically stated otherwise.
Imminent Danger. Structurally unsound conditions of a
structure, or portion thereof, that is likely to cause
ph siy cal injury to a person entering the structure; or due to
structurally unsound conditions, any portion of the
structure is likely to fall, be carried by the wind, or
otherwise detach or move, and in doing so cause physical
injury or damage to a person on the property or to a
person or property nearby; or the condition of the property
is such that it harbors or is inhabited by pests, vermin, or
organisms injurious to human health, the presence of
which constitutes an immediate hazard to people in the
vicinity.
Inspection warrant. A court order authorizing the
building official or his designee to perform an inspection
of a particular property named in the warrant.
Intensification of use. An increase in capacity or number
of units of a residential or commercial building.
Month. The word "month" shall mean a calendar month.
Permit card or placard. A document issued by the
jurisdiction evidencing the issuance of a permit and
recordingof f inspections.
Shall: may. The word "shall" is mandatory; "ma is
permissive. The word "shall" takes precedence over
"ma '
Site work. The physical clearing of land in preparation
for foundation work, including but not limited to, site
clearing, excavation, de -watering. ip lings and soil testing
activities.
Tenant finish permit Required permits necessary to
complete leased tenant spaces of a shell building that have
not previously been occupied. Because the main building
was built as a shell only, these permits are required
regardless if any work has been done in the space or not.
The Building Official shall not issue the Certificate of
Occupancy without a permit, and or inspections. Without
a Certificate of Occupancy the space cannot be legally
occupied by law. A licensed contractor is required to
obtain these permits when work is being done that
requires a licensed contractor in accordance with Florida
Statute 489 and the permit holder must pass all required
inspections to obtain the Certificate of Occupancy for the
tenant space.
Wind Speed. The wind speed for this jurisdiction shall be
129 mph ultimate design wind speed for risk category I
buildings and structures as defined in table 1604.5 of this
code 139 mph ultimate design wind speed for risk
category II buildings and structures as defined in table
1604.5 of this code and 149 mph ultimate design wind
speed for risk category III and IV buildings and structures
as defined in table 1604.5 of this code.
Written or in writine. The term "written" or "in writing"
shall be construed to include any representation of words,
letters or figures whether by printing or otherwise.
Year. The word "year" shall mean a calendar year, unless
a fiscal year is indicated.
PART 2—ADMINISTRATION AND
ENFORCEMENT
SECTION 103
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING SAFETY
RESEI"EED
103.1 Creation of enforcement aeencv. The Department
of Building Safety is hereby created and referred to as the
City of Longwood Building Division. The official in
charge thereof shall be known as the building official. All
code officials employed by the department shall be
certified in accordance with Chapter 468, Part XII.
Florida Statutes.
103.2 Appointment. The building official shall be
appointed by the chief appointing authority of the
iurisdiction or their desienee.
103.3 Employees. In accordance with the prescribed
procedures of this jurisdiction and with the concurrence of
the appointing authority, the building official shall have
the authority to appoint the related inspectors, plan
examiners and other employees. Such employees shall
have powers as delegated by the building official.
103.4 Restrictions on employees. An employee
connected with the department, shall not be financially
interested in the furnishing of labor, material, or
appliances for the construction, alteration, or maintenance
of a building, structure, service, system or in the making
Of plans or of specifications thereof, within the
iurisdiction of the department, unless he or she is the
owner of such which is inconsistent with his or her duties
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or conflict with the interest of the department.
SECTION 104
DUTIES AND POWERS OF BUILDING
OFFICIAL
104.1 General.Reserved. The building official is hereby
authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this
code. The building official shall have the authority to
render interpretations of this code and to adopt policies
and procedures in order to clarify the application of its
provisions. Such interpretations, policies and procedures
shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this
code. Such policies and procedures shall not have the
effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in
this code.
104.2 Applications and permits. Reserved The building
official shall receive applications, review construction
documents and issue permits for the erection, and
alteration, demolition, change of occupancy class and
moving of buildings and structures, inspect the premises
for which such permits have been issued and enforce
compliance with the provisions of this code.
104.2.1 Revocation of hermits. The building official is
authorized to suspend or revoke a permit issued under the
provisions of this code wherever the permit is issued in
error or on the basis of incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete
information, or in violation of any ordinance or regulation
or any provisions of this code.
104.2.2 Misinterpretation of application. The building
official may revoke a permit or approval issued under the
provisions of this code, in the case that there has been any
false statement or misrepresentation as to the material fact
in the application or plans on which the permit or
approval was based.
1043 Notices and orders. Resewed The building official
or their designee shall issue all necessary notices or orders
to ensure compliance with this code.
104.4 Inspections. Reseed The building official or their
desitmee shall make all of the required inspections, or the
building official shall have the authorily to accept reports
of inspection by approved agencies or individuals.
Reports of such inspections shall be in writing and be
certified by a responsible officer of such approved agency
or by the responsible individual. The building_ official is
authorized to engage such expert opinion as deemed
necessary to report upon unusual technical issues that
arise, subject to the approval of the appointing authority.
104.5 Identification. Resefved The building o cial and
all delegated employees shall carry proper identification
when inspecting structures or premises in the performance
of duties under this code.
104.6 Right of entry. Reserved Where it is necessary to
make an inspection to enforce the provisions of this code,
or where the buildim official has reasonable cause to
believe that there exists in a structure or upon a premises a
condition which is contrary to or in violation of this code
which makes the structure or premises unsafe, dangerous
or hazardous, the building official is authorized To enter
the structure or premises at reasonable times to inspect or
to perform the duties imposed by this code, provided that
if such structure or premises be occupied that credentials
be presented to the occupant and enta requested. If such
structure or premises is unoccupied, the building official
shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or
other person having charge or control of the structure or
premises and request entry. If entry is refused, the
buildingofficial shall have recourse to the remedies
provided by law to secure entry.
104.6.1 The building official shall have first obtained a
proper inspection warrant or other remedy provided by
law to secure entry, no owner or occupant or any other
persons having charge, care or control of any building,
structure or premises shall fail or neglect, after proper
request is made as herein provided, to promptly permit
entry therein by the building official for the purpose of
inspection and examination pursuant to this code.
104.7 Department records. Reserved The building
official shall keep official records of applications
received, construction documents, permits and certificates
issued, fees collected, reports of inspections, and notices
and orders issued. Such records shall be retained in the
official records for the period required for retention of
public records per FS 119.
104.8 Liability. Reserved The building official or
employee charged with the enforcement of this code,
while acting for the jurisdiction in good faith and without
malice in the discharge of the duties required by this code
or other pertinent law or ordinance, shall not thereby be
rendered liable personally and is hereby relieved from
personal liability for any damage accruing to persons or
property as a result of any act or by reason of an act or
omission in the discharge of official duties. Any suit
instituted against an officer or employee because of an act
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performed by that officer or employee in the lawful
discharge of duties and under the provisions of this code
shall be defended by legal representative of the
jurisdiction until the final termination of the proceedings.
The building offlcial or any subordinate shall not be liable
for cost in any action, suit or proceeding that is instituted
in pursuance of the provisions of this code.
104.9 Approved materials and equipment. Materials,
equipment and devices approved by the building official
shall be constructed and installed in accordance with such
approval.
104.9.1 Used materials and equipment. The use of used
materials which meet the requirements of this code for
new materials is permitted. Used equipment and devices
shall not be reused unless approved by the building
official.
104.10 Modifications. Reserved Wherever there are
practical difficulties involved in carrying out the
provisions of this code, the building official shall have the
authority to grant modifications for individual cases, upon
application of the owner or owner's representative,
provided the building official shall first find that special
individual reason makes the strict letter of this code
impractical and the modification is in compliance with the
intent and purpose of this code and that such modification
does not lessen health, accessibility, life and fire safe , or
structural requirements. The details of action granting
modifications shall be recorded and entered in the files of
the department of building safety.
104.10.1 Flood Hazard areas. Provisions of the Florida
Building Code, Building, and Section 1612.1 through
Section 1612.5 shall govern the applicability of flood
hazard areas, including all new construction of building
structures and portions of buildings and structures,
including substantial damage and substantial
improvement. The design and construction shall resist the
effects of flood hazards and flood loads.
104.11 Alternative materials, design and methods of
construction and equipment. The provisions of this code
are not intended to prevent the installation of any material
or to prohibit any design or method of construction not
specifically prescribed by this code, provided that any
such alternative has been approved. An alternative
material, design or method of construction shall be
approved where the building official finds that the
proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the
intent of the provisions of this code, and that the material,
method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at
least the equivalent of that prescribed in this code in
quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability
and safety.
104.11.1 Research reports. Supporting data, where
necessary to assist in the approval of materials or
assemblies not specifically provided for in this code, shall
consist of valid research reports from approved sources.
104.11.2 Tests. Whenever there is insufficient evidence of
compliance with the provisions of this code, or evidence
that a material or method does not conform to the
requirements of this code, or in order to substantiate
claims for alternative materials or methods, the building
official shall have the authority to require tests as evidence
of compliance to be made at no expense to the
jurisdiction. Test methods shall be as specified in this
code or by other recognized test standards. In the absence
of recognized and accepted test methods, the building
official shall approve the testing procedures. Tests shall be
performed by an approved agency. Reports of such tests
shall be retained by the building official for the period
required for retention of public records.
104.12 Requirements not covered by this code. Any
requirements necessary for the strength, stability or proper
operation of an existing or proposed building, structure,
electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing, or for the public
safety, health and general welfare, not specifically
covered by this or the other technical codes, shall be
determined by the building o cial.
104.13 Inspection requests after normal working
hours. The building official is authorized and allowed to
accept a request for after-hours inspections. Requests
must submit in writing, 48 hours prior to the requested
inspection on a form provided to the applicant. Payment
for the requested insQection is to be made at time of
application. There will be a minimum 2 hour fee for
weekdays and a minimum 4 hours for weekends and
Holidays.
SECTION 105
PERMITS
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 impact resistant coverings,
electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the
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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.
The building official shall not issue a permit for any
property within the jurisdiction to an owner, authorized
agent or contractor who has an expired permit within the
Jurisdiction, performed work for which a permit is
required within the jurisdiction without first obtaining a
permit, or otherwise violated this code until the said
violation has been corrected.
105.1.1 Annual facility permit. In lieu of an individual
permit for each alteration to an existing electrical, gas,
mechanical, plumbing or interior nonstructural office
system(s), the building official is authorized to issue an
annual permit for any occupancy to facilitate routine or
emergency service, repair, and refurbishing, minor
renovations of service systems or manufacturing
equipment installations/relocations. The building official
shall be notified of major changes and shall retain the
right to make inspections at the facility site as deemed
necessary. An annual facility permit shall be assessed with
an annual fee and shall be valid for one year from date of
issuance. A separate permit shall be obtained for each
facility and for each construction trade, as applicable. The
permit application shall contain a general description of
the parameters of work intended to be performed during
the year
105.1.2 Annual permit records. The person to whom an
annual permit is issued shall keep a detailed record of
alterations made under such annual permit. The building
official shall have access to such records at all times or
such records shall be filed with the building official as
designated.
105.13 Food permit. As per Section 500.12, Florida
Statutes, a food permit from the Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services is required of any
person who operates a food establishment or retail store.
105.1.4 Public Swimming Pool. The local enforcing
agency may not issue a building permit to construct,
develop, or modify a public swimming pool without proof
of application, whether complete or incomplete, for an
operating permit pursuant to Section 514.031, Florida
Statutes. A certificate of completion or occupancy shall
not be issued until such operating permit is issued. The
local enforcing agency shall conduct their review of the
building permit application upon filing and in accordance
with Chapter 553, Florida Statutes. The local enforcing
agency may confer with the Department of Health, if
necessary, but may not delay the building permit
application review while awaiting comment from the
Department of Health.
105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from
permit requirements _of this code shall not be deemed to
grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner
in violation of the provisions of this code or any other
laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not
be required for the following:
Buildine:
1. Oil derricks.
2. Water tanks supported directlygrade if the
capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18925 L) and
the ratio of height to diameter or width does not
exceed 2: 1.
3. Painting_pgpering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets,
counter tops and similar finish work.
4. Temporary motion picture, television and theater
stage sets and scenery.
5. Prefabricated swimmingpools accessory to a Group
R-3 occupancy that are less than 24 inches (6 10 mm)
deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons (18 925 L) and are
installed entirely above ground.
6. Shade cloth structures constructed for nursery or
agricultural purposes, not including service systems.
7. Swings and other playground equipment accessory
to detached one- and two-family dwellings.
8. Non fixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks,
counters and partitions not over 5 feet 9 inches (1753
mm) in height.
9. Retaining walls that are not over two feet in height
measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of
the wall.
10. Window awnings supported by an exterior wall
that does not extend more than 54 inches from the
exterior wall and do not require additional support of
Groups R-3 and U occupancies and are not required
for glazing protection under Florida Building Code
Chapter 16 and Florida building Code, Residential
Chapter 3.
11. Building interior: Repair and replacement of non-
structural interior doors, trim, carpet and other
flooring, painting, cabinets and vanities, unless
electrical or plumbing systems will be disconnected
and/or altered from their original locations, repairs to
walls and ceilings, additional attic insulation.
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12. Building exterior: Minor repair and replacement of
small areas of trim and siding, fascia and soffit, broken
panels of glass, replacement of pool enclosure screening,
painting and patching of exterior surfaces, fence repair,
existing roof repairs if less than 100 square foot total area
during a 12 month period and additional attic insulation.
Electrical:
1. Repairs and maintenance: Repair and
replacement of fixtures and appliances such as light
fixtures, ceiling fans, receptacles, switches,
refrigerators, range, range hood in their original
location and no change to the circuits, replacement of
circuit breakers in existing electrical panels.
CAUTION: electrical work should be performed by a
qualified electrician or a person who is experienced
with electrical systems. Improper electrical work can
cause property damage, injury, and possible death.
2. Radio and television transmitting stations: The
Rrovisions of this code shall not apply to electrical
equipment used for radio and television transmissions,
but do apply to equipment and wiringfor or a power
supply and the installations of towers and antennas.
3. Temporary testing systems: A permit shall not be
required for the installation of any temporary s
required for the testing or servicing of electrical
pquipment or apparatus.
Gas:
1. Portable heating appliance.
2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter
approval of equipment or make such equipment
unsafe.
Mechanical:
1. Portable heating appliance.
2. Portable ventilation equipment.
3. Portable cooling unit.
4. Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any
heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code.
5. Replacement of any part that does not alter its
approval or make it unsafe.
6. Portable evaporative cooler.
7. Self-contained refrigeration system containing 10
pounds (5 kg) or less of refrigerant and actuated by
motors of 1 horsepower (746 W) or less.
8. The installation, replacement, removal or metering
of any load management control device.
Plumbing:
1. The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or
vent pipe, provided, however, that if any concealed
trap, drain pipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe
becomes defective and it becomes necessary to
remove and replace the same with new material, such
work shall be considered as new work and a permit
shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in
this code.
2. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks
in pipes, valves or fixtures and the removal and
reinstallation of water closets and sinks, provided such
repairs do not involve or require the replacement or
rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures.
3. For single fixture not part of a remodeling and/or
alteration project: replacement of kitchen or bath sinks
and faucets, toilets if location is not altered, shower
heads, garbage disposal if no changes to the electrical
and /or drain line and drain trans are made.
4. Service work, replacement of components with the
same as the original such as Qool filters, pool pump,
pool pump motor and service work to the Qool heater
105.2.1 Emergency repairs. Where equipment
replacements and repairs must be performed in an
emergency situation, the permit application shall be
submitted within the next working business day to the
building official.
105.2.2 Minor Repairs. Ordinary minor repairs or
installation of replacement parts may be made with the
prior approval of the building official without a permit,
provided the repairs do not include the cutting away of
any wall, partition or portion thereof; the removal or
cutting of any structural beam or load -bearing support, or
the removal or change of any required means of egress, or
rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the egress
requirements; nor shall ordinary repairs include addition
to, alteration of; replacement or relocation of any
standpipe, water supply, sewer, drainage, drain leader,
gas, soil, waste, vent or similar piping, electric wiring
systems or mechanical equipment or other work affecting
public health or general safety, and such repairs shall not
violate any of the provisions of the technical codes.
105.2.3 Public service agencies. ReseFved. A permit shall
not be required for the installation, alteration or repair of
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generation, transmission, distribution or metering or other
related equipment that is under the ownership and control
of public service agencies by established right.
105.3 Application for permit. To obtain a permit, the
applicant shall first file an application therefor in writing
on a form furnished by the building department for that
purpose.
Permit application forms shall be in the foFmat pmser-ibed
comply with the requirements of Section 713.135(5) and
(6), Florida Statutes.
Each application shall be inscribed with the date of
application, and the code in effect as of that date. For a
building permit for which an application is submitted
prior to the effective date of the Florida Building Code,
the state minimum building code in effect in the
permitting jurisdiction on the date of the application
governs the permitted work for the life of the permit and
any extension granted to the permit.
1053.1 Action on application. The building official shall
examine or cause to be examined applications for permits
and amendments thereto within a reasonable time after
filing. If the application or the construction documents do
not conform to the requirements of pertinent laws, the
building official shall reject such application in writing,
stating the reasons there for. If the building official is
satisfied that the proposed work conforms to the
requirements of this code and laws and ordinances
applicable thereto, the building official shall issue a permit
therefor as soon as practicable. When authorized through
contractual agreement with a school board, in acting on
applications for permits, the building official shall give
first priority to any applications for the construction of; or
addition or renovation to, any school or educational
facility.
1053.1.1 If a state university, Florida college or public
school district elects to use a local code enforcement
offices, fees charged by counties and municipalities for
the enforcement of the Florida Building Code on
buildings, structures and facilities of state universities,
state colleges, and public school districts shall not be
more than the actual labor and administrative costs
incurred for plans review and inspections to insure
compliance with the code.
1053.1.2 No permit may be issued for any building
construction, erection, alteration, modification, repair, or
addition unless the applicant for such permit provides to
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the enforcing agency which issues the permit any of the
following documents which apply to the construction for
which the permit is to be issued and which shall be
prepared by or under the direction of an engineer
registered under Chapter 471, Florida Statutes:
1. Plumbing documents for any new building or
addition which requires a plumbing system with more
than 250 fixture units or which costs more than
$125,000.
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3.
Fire sprinkler documents for any new building or
addition which includes a fire sprinkler system which
contains 50 or more sprinkler heads. Personnel as
authorized by chapter 633 Florida Statutes, may
design a fire sprinkler system of 49 or fewer heads
and may design the alteration of an existing fire
sprinkler system if the alteration consists of the
relocation, addition or deletion of not more than 49
heads, notwithstanding the size of the existing fire
sprinkler system.
Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning documents
for any new building or addition which requires more
than al5-ton-per-system capacity which is designed
to accommodate 100 or more persons or for which the
system costs more than $125,000. This paragraph
does not include any document for the replacement or
repair of an existing system in which the work does
not require altering the structural part of the building
or for work on a residential one-, two-, three- or four -
family structure.
An air-conditioning system may be designed by an
installing air-conditioning contractor certified under
Chapter 489, Florida Statutes, to serve any building
or addition which is designed to accommodate fewer
than 100 persons and requires an air-conditioning
system with a value of $125,000 or less; and when a
15-ton-per-system or less is designed for a singular
space of a building and each 15-ton system or less has
an independent duct system. Systems not complying
with the above require design documents that are to
be sealed by a professional engineer.
Example 1: When a space has two 10-ton systems,
with each having an independent duct system, the
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contractor may design these two systems since each
unit (system) is less than 15 tons.
Example 2: Consider a small single -story office
building which consists of six individual offices
where each office has a single three -ton package air-
conditioning heat pump. The six heat pumps are
connected to a single water cooling tower. The cost
of the entire heating, ventilation and air-conditioning
work is $47,000 and the office building
accommodates fewer than 100 persons. Because the
six mechanical units are connected to a common
water tower, this is considered to be an 18-ton
system. It therefore could not be designed by a
mechanical or air conditioning contractor.
NOTE: It was further clarified by the Commission
that the limiting criteria of 100 persons and $125,000
apply to the building occupancy load and the cost for
the total air-conditioning system of the building.
4. Any specialized mechanical, electrical, or plumbing
document for any new building or addition which
includes a medical gas, oxygen, steam, vacuum, toxic
air filtration, halon, or fire detection and alarm
system which costs more than $5,000.
5. Electrical documents.
474:093(2)(h) Any electrical system with a value of
more than $125,000 and requires an aggregate
service capacity of more than 600 amperes (240
volts) on a residential electrical system or of more
than 800 amperes (240 volts) on a commercial or
industrial electrical system.
Documents requiring an engineer seal by this part
shall not be valid unless a professional engineer who
possesses a valid certificate of registration has signed,
dated, and stamped such document as provided in
Section 471.025, Florida Statutes.
6. All public swimming pools and public bathing places
defined by and regulated under Chapter 514 Florida
Statutes.
1053.2 Time limitation of application. An application
for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to
have been abandoned becoming null and void 180 days
after the date of filing, unless such application has been
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pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued; except
that the building official is authorized to grant one or more
extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding 90
days each. The extension shall be requested in writing
prior to the abandonment date and justifiable cause
demonstrated.
10533 An enforcing authority may not issue a building
permit for any building construction, erection, alteration,
modification, repair or addition unless the permit either
includes on its face or there is attached to the permit the
following statement: "NOTICE: In addition to the
requirements of this permit, there may be additional
restrictions applicable to this property that may be found
in the public records of this county, and there may be
additional permits required from other governmental
entities such as water management districts, state
agencies, or federal agencies."
1053.4 A building permit for a single-family residential
dwelling must be issued within 30 working days of
application therefor unless unusual circumstances require
a longer time for processing the application or unless the
permit application fails to satisfy the Florida Building
Code or the enforcing agency's laws or ordinances.
1053.5 Identification of minimum premium policy.
Except as otherwise provided in Chapter 440, Florida
Statutes, Workers' Compensation, every employer shall,
as a condition to receiving a building permit, show proof
that it has secured compensation for its employees as
provided in Section 440.10 and 440.38, Florida Statutes.
In accordance with 489.113(4)(c) Florida Statutes, the
local government may also deny issuance of, or may
suspend, any outstanding building permit where a
contractor fails or refuses to provide proof of public
liabilily and property damage insurance coverage as
required by section 489.115(5) Florida Statutes and
workers' compensation insurance coverage as required by
section 489.114 Florida Statutes.
1053.6 Asbestos removal. Moving, removal or disposal
of asbestos -containing materials on a residential building
where the owner occupies the building, the building is not
for sale or lease, and the work is performed according to
the owner -builder limitations provided in this paragraph.
To qualify for exemption under this paragraph, an owner
must personally appear and sign the building permit
application. The permitting agency shall provide the
person with a disclosure statement in substantially the
following form:
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Disclosure Statement: State law requires asbestos
abatement to be done by licensed contractors. You have
applied for a permit under an exemption to that law. The
exemption allows you, as the owner of your property, to
act as your own asbestos abatement contractor even
though you do not have a license. You must supervise the
construction yourself. You may move, remove or dispose
of asbestos -containing materials on a residential building
where you occupy the building and the building is not for
sale or lease, or the building is a farm outbuilding on your
property. If you sell or lease such building within 1 year
after the asbestos abatement is complete, the law will
presume that you intended to sell or lease the property at
the time the work was done, which is a violation of this
exemption. You may not hire an unlicensed person as
your contractor. Your work must be done according to all
local, state and federal laws and regulations which apply
to asbestos abatement projects. It is your responsibility to
make sure that people employed by you have licenses
required by state law and by county or municipal licensing
ordinances.
1053.7 Applicable Code for Manufactured Buildings.
Manufacturers should be permitted to complete all
buildings designed and approved prior to the effective
date of a new code edition, provided a clear signed
contract is in place. The contract shall provide specific
data mirroring that required by an application for permit,
specifically, without limitation, date of execution,
building owner or dealer, and anticipated date of
completion. However, the construction activity must
commence within 6 months of the contract's execution.
The contract is subject to verification by the Department
of Business and Professional Regulation.
105.3.8 Public right of way. A permit shall not be given
by a building official for the construction of any building,
or for the alteration of any building where said building is
to be changed and such change will affect the exterior
walls, bays, balconies or other appendages or projections
fronting on any street, alley or Rublic lane, or for the
placin on n any lot or premises of any building or structure
removed from another lot or premises, unless the
applicant has received a right of waYpermit from the
authoE�y having Jurisdiction over the street, alleyoor
public lane. Any construction encroaching into a public
right of way shall be compliant with chapter 32 of this
code.
105.4 Conditions of the permit. The issuance or granting
of a permit shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an
approval of, any violation of any of the provisions of this
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code or of any other ordinance of the jurisdiction. Permits
presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the
provisions of this code or other ordinances of the
jurisdiction shall not be valid. The issuance of a permit
based on construction documents and other data shall not
prevent the building official from requiring the correction
of errors in the construction documents and other data.
The building official is also authorized to prevent
occupancy or use of a structure where in violation of this
code or of any other ordinances of this jurisdiction.
105.4.1 Permit intent. A permit issued shall be
construed to be a license to proceed with the work and not
as authority to violate, cancel, alter or set aside any of the
provisions of the technical codes, nor shall issuance of a
permit prevent the building official from thereafter
requiring a correction of errors in plans, construction or
violations of this code. Every permit issued shall become
invalid unless the work authorized by such permit is
commenced within six months after its issuance, or if the
work authorized by such permit is suspended or
abandoned for a period of six months after the time the
work is commenced.
105.4.1.1 If work has commenced and the permit is
revoked, becomes null and void, or expires because of
lack of progress or abandonment, a new permit covering
the proposed construction shall be obtained before
proceeding with the work.
105.4.1.2 If a new permit is not obtained within 180 days
from the date the initial permit became null and void, the
building official is authorized to require that any work
which has been commenced or completed be removed
from the building site. Alternately, a new permit may be
issued on application, providing the work in place and
required to complete the structure meets all applicable
regulations in effect at the time the initial permit became
null and void and any regulations which may have
become effective between the date of expiration and the
date of issuance of the new permit.
105.4.13 Work shall be considered to be in active
progress when the permit has received an approved
inspection within 180 days. This provision shall not be
applicable in case of civil commotion or strike or when
the building work is halted due directly to judicial
injunction, order or similar process.
105.4.1.4 The fee for renewal reissuance and extension of
a permit shall be set forth by resolution of the
administrative authority, as amended from time to time.
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105.5 Expiration. ReseFVed Every permit issued shall
become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by
such permit is commenced within 180 days after its
issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such
permit is suspended or abandoned for aperiod of 180 days
after the time the work is commenced. Failure to obtain an
approved inspection within 180 days of the previous
approved inspection shall constitute suspension or
abandonment. The building official is authorized to grant,
in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not
more than 180 days each. The extension shall be
requested in writing prior to the expiration date and
justifiable cause demonstrated. Permits issued for the
demolition of a structure shall expire 60 days from the
date of issuance. For a iustiflable cause, one (1) extension
of time for a period not exceeding 30 daffy be
allowed. Such request shall be in writing to the building
official.
105.6 Suspension or revocation. Resen,ed The building
official is authorized to suspend or revoke a permit issued
under the provisions of this code wherever the permit is
issued in error or on the basis of incorrect, inaccurate or
incomplete information, or in violation of any ordinance
or regulation or any of the provisions of this code.
105.7 Placement of permit and reviewed plan. The
building permit or- eepand reviewed plan shall be kept
on the site of the work until the completion of the project
or a certificate of occupancy or certificate of completion is
issued by the building official. Work requiring a permit
shall not commence until the permit holder or his agent
posts the permit card in a conspicuous location on the
premises. The permit shall be protected from the weather
and located in such position as to allow the building
official or representative to conveniently make the
required entries thereon.
105.8 Notice of commencement. As per Section
713.135, Florida Statutes, when any person applies for a
building permit, the authority issuing such permit shall
print on the face of each permit card in no less than 14-
point, capitalized, boldfaced type: "WARNING TO
OWNER YOUR FAILURE TO RECORD A NOTICE
OF COMMENCEMENT MAY RESULT IN YOUR
PAYING TWICE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO YOUR
PROPERTY. IF YOU INTEND TO OBTAIN
FINANCING, CONSULT WITH YOUR LENDER OR
AN ATTORNEY BEFORE RECORDING YOUR
NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT"
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105.9 Asbestos. The enforcing agency shall require each
building permit for the demolition or renovation of an
existing structure to contain an asbestos notification
statement which indicates the owner's or operator's
responsibility to comply with the provisions of Section
469.003, Florida Statutes, and to notify the Department of
Environmental Protection of his or her intentions to
remove asbestos, when applicable, in accordance with
state and federal law.
105.10 Certificate of protective treatment for
prevention of termites. A weather -resistant job -site
posting board shall be provided to receive duplicate
treatment certificates as each required protective treatment
is completed, providing a copy for the person the permit is
issued to and another copy for the building permit files.
The treatment certificate shall provide the product used,
identity of the applicator, time and date of the treatment,
site location, area treated, chemical used, percent
concentration and number of gallons used, to establish a
verifiable record of protective treatment. If the soil
chemical barrier method for termite prevention is used,
final exterior treatment shall be completed prior to final
building approval.
105.11 Notice of termite protection. A permanent sign
which identifies the termite treatment provider and need
for reinspection and treatment contract renewal shall be
provided. The sign shall be posted near the water heater or
electric panel.
105.12 Work starting before permit issuance. Upon
approval of the building official, the scope of work
delineated in the building permit application and plan may
be started prior to the final approval and issuance of the
permit, provided any work completed is entirely at risk of
the permit applicant and the work does not proceed past
the first required inspection.
105.13 Phased permit approval. After submittal of the
appropriate construction documents, the building official
is authorized to issue a permit for the construction of
foundations or any other part of a building or structure
before after the construction documents for the whole
building or structure have been submitted. The holder of
such permit for the foundation or other parts of a building
or structure shall proceed at the holder's own risk with the
building operation and without assurance that a permit for
the entire structure will be granted. Corrections may be
required to meet the requirements of the technical codes.
105.14 Permit issued on basis of an affidavit.
Whenever a permit is issued in reliance upon an affidavit
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or whenever the work to be covered by a permit involves
installation under conditions which, in the opinion of the
building official, are hazardous or complex, the building
official shall require that the architect or engineer who
signed the affidavit or prepared the drawings or
computations shall supervise such work. In addition, they
shall be responsible for conformity to the permit, provide
copies of inspection reports as inspections are performed,
and upon completion make and file with the building
official written affidavit that the work has been done in
conformity to the reviewed plans and with the structural
provisions of the technical codes. In the event such
architect or engineer is not available, the owner shall
employ in his stead a competent person or agency whose
qualifications are reviewed by the building official. The
building official shall ensure that any person conducting
plans review is qualified as a plans examiner under Part
XII of Chapter 468, Florida Statutes, and that any person
conducting inspections is qualified as a building inspector
under Part III of Chapter 468, Florida Statutes.
Exception: Permit issued on basis of an affidavit shall not
extend to the flood load and flood -resistance requirements
of the Florida Building Code.
105.15 Opening protection. When any activity requiring
a building permit that is applied for on or after July 1,
2008, and for which the estimated cost is $50,000 or more
for a site built single family detached residential
structures that is located in the wind borne debris region
as defined in this Code and that has an insured value of
$750,000 or more, or, if the site built single-family
detached residential structures is uninsured or for which
documentation of insured value is not presented, has a just
valuation for the structure for purposes of ad valorem
taxation of $750,000 or more; opening protections as
required within this Code or Florida Building Code,
Residential for new construction shall be provided.
Exception: Single family residential structures permitted
subject to the Florida Building Code are not required to
comply with this section.
105.16 Inspection of existing residential building not
impacted by construction.
(a) A local enforcing agency, and any local building code
administrator, inspector, or other official or entity,
may not require as a condition of issuance of a one -
or two-family residential building permit the
inspection of any portion of the building, structure or
real property that is not directly impacted by the
construction, erection, alteration, modification, repair,
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or demolition of the building, structure, or real
property for which the permit is sought.
(b) This subsection does not apply to a building permit
sought for:
(1) A substantial improvement as defined in 161.54,
Florida Statutes or as defined in the Florida
Building Code.
(2) A change of occupancy as defined in the Florida
Building Code.
(3) A conversion from residential to nonresidential or
mixed use pursuant to Section 553.507(2)(a)
Florida Statutes or as defined in the Florida
Building Code.
(4) A historic building as defined in the Florida
Building Code.
(c) This subsection does not prohibit a local enforcing
agency, or any local building code administrator,
inspector, or other official or entity, from:
1.
2.
4.
Citing any violation inadvertently observed in
plain view during the ordinary course of an
inspection conducted in accordance with the
prohibition in paragraph (a).
Inspecting a physically nonadjacent portion of a
building, structure, or real property that is directly
impacted by the construction, erection, alteration,
modification, repair or demolition of the building,
structure, or real property for which a permit is
sought in accordance with the prohibition in
paragraph (a)•
Inspecting any portion of a building, structure, or
real property for which the owner or any person
having control of the building, structure, or real
property has voluntarily consented to inspection of
that portion of a building, structure, or real
property in accordance with the prohibition in
paragraph (a).
Inspecting any portion of a building, structure, or
real property pursuant to an inspection warrant
issued in accordance with Sections 933.20 through
933.30, Florida Statutes.
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SECTION 106
FLOOR AND ROOF DESIGN LOADS
106.1 Live loads posted. Where the live loads for which
each floor or portion thereof of a commercial or industrial
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building is or has been designed to exceed 50 psf (2.40
kN/m2), such design live loads shall be conspicuously
posted by the owner in that part of each story in which
they apply, using durable signs. It shall be unlawful to
remove or deface such notices
106.2 Issuance of certificate of occupancy. A certificate
of occupancy required by Section 111 shall not be issued
until the floor load signs, required by Section 106.1, have
been installed.
106.3 Restrictions on loading. It shall be unlawful to
place, or cause or permit to be placed, on any floor or roof
of a building, structure or portion thereof; a load greater
than is permitted by this code.
SECTION 107
SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS
107.1 General. Submittal documents consisting of
construction documents, statement of special inspections,
geotechnical report and other data shall be submitted in
two or more sets with each residential Hermit application
and shall be submitted in four or more sets with each
commercial permit application. The construction
documents shall be prepared by a registered design
professional where required by Chapter 471, Florida
Statutes & 61G15 Florida Administrative Code or Chapter
481, Florida Statutes & 61G1 Florida Administrative
Code. Where special conditions exist, the building
official is authorized to require additional construction
documents to be prepared by a registered design
professional.
Exception: The building official is authorized to waive
the submission of construction documents and other data
not required to be prepared by a registered design
professional if it is found that the nature of the work
applied for is such that review of construction documents
is not necessary to obtain compliance with this code.
107.2 Construction documents. Construction documents
shall be in accordance with Sections 107.2.1 through
107.2.5.
107.2.1 Information on construction documents.
Construction documents shall be dimensioned and drawn
to a minimum of 1/8" per 1' scale, upon suitable material
and include the appropriate code editions in effect.
Electronic media documents are permitted to be submitted
when approved by the building official. Construction
documents shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the
location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show
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in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this code
and relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, as
determined by the building official. Such drawings and
specifications shall contain information, in the form of
notes or otherwise, as to the quality of materials, where
guality is essential to conformity with the technical codes.
Such information shall be specific, and the technical codes
shall not be cited as a whole or in part, nor shall the term
"legal" or its equivalent be used as a substitute for specific
information. All information, drawings, specifications and
accompanying data shall bear the name and signature of
the person responsible for the design. (See also Section
107.3.5.
107.2.1.1 For roof assemblies required by the code, the
construction documents shall illustrate, describe, and
delineate the We of roofing system, materials, fastening
requirements, flashing requirements and wind resistance
rating that are required to be installed. Product evaluation
and installation shall indicate compliance with the wind
criteria required for the specific site or a statement by an
architect or engineer for the specific site must be
submitted with the construction documents.
107.2.2 Fire protection system shop drawings. Shop
drawings for the fire protection system(s) shall be
submitted to indicate conformance to this code and the
construction documents and shall be approved prior to the
start of system installation. Shop drawings shall contain
all information as required by the referenced installation
standards in Chapter 9.
107.23 Means of egress. The construction documents
shall show in sufficient detail the location, construction,
size and character of all portions of the means of egress
including the path of the exit discharge to the public way
in compliance with the provisions of this code. In other
than occupancies in Groups R-2, R-3, and I-1, the
construction documents shall designate the number of
occupants to be accommodated on every floor, and in all
rooms and spaces.
107.2.4 Exterior wall envelope. Construction documents
for all buildings shall describe the exterior wall envelope
in sufficient detail to determine compliance with this
code. The construction documents shall provide details of
the exterior wall envelope as required, including flashing,
intersections with dissimilar materials, comers, end
details, control joints, intersections at roof, eaves or
parapets, means of drainage, water -resistive membrane
and details around openings.
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The construction documents shall include manufacturer's
installation instructions that provide supporting
documentation that the proposed penetration and opening
details described in the construction documents maintain
the weather resistance of the exterior wall envelope. The
supporting documentation shall fully describe the exterior
wall system which was tested, where applicable, as well
as the test procedure used.
107.2.5 Site plan. The construction documents submitted
with the application for permit shall be accompanied by a
site plan showing to scale the size and location of new
construction and existing structures on the site, distances
from lot lines, the established street grades and the
proposed finished grades and, as applicable, flood hazard
areas, floodways, and design flood elevations; and it shall
be drawn in accordance with an accurate boundary line
survey. In the case of demolition, the site plan shall show
construction to be demolished and the location and size of
existing structures and construction that are to remain on
the site or plot. The building official is authorized to
waive or modify the requirement for a site plan when the
application for permit is for alteration or repair or when
otherwise warranted.
107.2.5.1 Design flood elevations. Where design flood
elevations are not specified, they shall be established in
accordance with Section 1612.3.1.
107.2.5.2 For the purpose of inspection and record
retention, site plans for a building may be maintained in
the form of an electronic copy at the worksite. These plans
must be open to inspection by the building official or duly
authorized representative, as required by the Florida
Building Code.
1073 Examination of documents. The building official
shall examine or cause to be examined the accompanying
submittal documents and shall ascertain by such
examinations whether the construction indicated and
described is in accordance with the requirements of this
code and other pertinent laws or ordinances.
Exceptions:
Building plans approved pursuant to Section
553.77(5), Florida Statutes, and state -approved
manufactured buildings are exempt from local codes
enforcing agency plan reviews except for provisions
of the code relating to erection, assembly or
construction at the site. Erection, assembly includin
utility crossover connections) and construction at the
site are subject to local permitting and inspections.
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Photocopies of plans approved according to FAC 9B-
1.009, F.A.C., shall be sufficient for local permit
application documents of record for the modular
building portion of the permitted project.
2. Industrial construction on sites where design,
construction and fire safety are supervised by
appropriate licensed design and inspection
professionals and which contain adequate in-house
fire departments and rescue squads is exempt, subject
to 199al govemment eptien the approval of the
fficial. from review of plans and
inspections, providing ewners the appropriate
licensed design and inspection professionals certify
that applicable codes and standards have been met
and supply appropriate approved drawings to local
building and fire -safety inspectors.
1073.1 Approval of construction documents. When the
building official issues a permit, the construction
documents shall be approved, in writing or by stamp, as
"Reviewed for Code Compliance." One set of
construction documents so reviewed shall be retained by
the building official. The other set shall be returned to the
applicant, shall be kept at the site of work and shall be
open to inspection by the building official or a duly
authorized representative.
107.3.2 Previous approvals. This code shall not require
changes in the construction documents, construction or
designated occupancy of a structure for which a lawful
permit has been heretofore issued or otherwise lawfully
authorized, and the construction of which has been
pursued in good faith within 180 days after the effective
date of this code and has not been abandoned.
10733 Phased approval. The building official is
authorized to issue a permit for the construction of
foundations or any other part of a building or structure
before the construction documents for the whole building
or structure have been submitted, provided that adequate
information and detailed statements have been filed
complying with pertinent requirements of this code. The
holder of such permit for the foundation or other parts of a
building or structure shall proceed at the holder's own risk
with the building operation and without assurance that a
permit for the entire structure will be granted.
107.3.4 Design professional in responsible charge
Reserved. When it is required that documents be prepared
by a registered design professional, the building official
shall be authorized to require the owner to engage and
designate on the building permit application a registere
design professional who shall act as the registered design
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professional in responsible charge. If the circumstances
require, the owner shall designate a substitute rem tered
design professional in responsible charge who shall
perform the duties required of the original registered
tered
design professional in responsible charge. The building
of>fcial shall be notified in writing by the owner if the
registered design professional in responsible charge is
changed or is unable to continue to perform the duties.
The registered design professional in responsible charge
shall be responsible for reviewing and coordinating
submittal documents prepared by others, including phased
and deferred submittal items, for compatibility with the
design of the building.
1073.4.1 Deferred submittals. For the purposes of this
section, deferred submittals are defined as those portions
of the design that are not submitted at the time of the
application and that are to be submitted to the building
official within a specified period.
Deferral of any submittal items shall have the prior
approval of the building official. The registered design
professional in responsible charge shall list the deferred
submittals on the construction documents for review by
the building official.
Documents for deferred submittal items shall be submitted
to the registered design professional in responsible
charge who shall review them and forward them to the
building official with a notation indicating that the
deferred submittal documents have been reviewed and
found to be in general conformance to the design of the
building. The deferred submittal items shall not be
installed until the deferred submittal documents have been
approved by the building official.
1073.4.2 Certifications by contractors authorized under
the provisions of Section 489.115(4)(b), Florida Statutes,
shall be considered equivalent to sealed plans and
specifications by a person licensed under Chapter 471,
Florida Statutes, or Chapter 481 Florida Statutes, by local
enforcement agencies for plans review for permitting
purposes relating to compliance with the wind -resistance
provisions of the code or alternate methodologies
approved by the Florida Building Commission for one -
and two-family dwellings. Local enforcement agencies
may rely upon such certification by contractors that the
plans and specifications submitted conform to the
requirements of the code for wind resistance. Upon good
cause shown, local goverment code enforcement
agencies may accept or reject plans sealed by persons
licensed under Chapters 471, 481 or 489, Florida Statutes.
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1073.5 Minimum plan review criteria for buildings.
The examination of the documents by the building official
shall include the following minimum criteria and
documents: a floor plan; site plan; foundation plan;
floor/roof framing plan or truss layout; all fenestration
penetrations; flashing; and rough opening dimensions; and
all exterior elevations:
Commercial Buildings:
Commercial building submittals shall be in accordance
with the City of Longwood Commercial Permit
Application Guidelines, which guidelines are incorporated
by reference as if fully set forth herein, and the following:
Building
1. Site requirements:
Parking
Fire access
Vehicle loading
Driving/turning radius
Fire hydrant/water supply/post indicator valve
(PIV)
Current (12 months or newer) survey showings
set back/separation (assumed property lines)
Location of specific tanks, water lines and sewer
lines
Flood hazard areas, flood zones, and design flood
elevations
2. Occupancy group and special occupancy
requirements shall be determined.
3. Minimum type of construction shall be
determined (see Table 503).
4. Fire-resistant construction requirements shall
include the following components:
Fire-resistant separations
Fire-resistant protection for type of construction
Protection of openings and penetrations of rated
walls
Fire blocking and draftstopping and calculated
fire resistance
5. Fire suppression systems shall include:
Early warning smoke evacuation systems
Schematic fire sprinklers
Standpipes
Pre-engineered systems
Riser diagram
6. Life safety systems shall be determined and shall
include the following requirements:
Occupant load and egress capacities
Early warning
Smoke control
Stair pressurization
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Systems schematic
7. Occupancy load/egress requirements shall
include:
Occupancy load
Gross
Net
Means of egress
Exit access
Exit
Exit discharge
Stairs construction/geometry and protection
Doors
Emergency lighting and exit signs
Specific occupancy requirements
Construction requirements
Horizontal exits/exit passageways
8. Structural requirements shall include:
Soil conditions/analysis
Termite protection
Design loads
Wind requirements
Building envelope
Impact resistant coverings or systems
Structural calculations (if required)
Foundation
Flood requirements in accordance with
Section 1612, including lowest floor elevations,
enclosures, flood damage- resistant materials
Wall systems
Floor systems
Roof systems
Threshold inspection plan
Stair systems
9. Materials shall be reviewed and shall at a
minimum include the following:
Wood
Steel
Aluminum
Concrete
Plastic
Glass
Masonry
Gypsum board and plaster
Insulating (mechanical)
Roofing
Insulation
10. Accessibility requirements shall include the
following:
Site requirements
Accessible route
Vertical accessibility
Toilet and bathing facilities
Drinking fountains
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Equipment
12. Environmental requirements
Special occupancy requirements
13. Plumbing riser
Fair housing requirements
14. Design flood elevation
11. Interior requirements shall include the following:
Mechanical:
Interior finishes (flame spread/smoke
development)
1. Energy calculations
Light and ventilation
2. Exhaust systems:
Sanitation
Clothes dryer exhaust
12. Special systems:
Kitchen equipment exhaust
Elevators
Specialty exhaust systems
Escalators
3. Equipment
Lifts
4. Equipment location
13. Swimming pools:
5. Make-up air
Commercial swimming pool submittals shall be
6. Roof -mounted equipment
in accordance with the City of Longwood
7. Duct systems
Commercial Pool Permit Application Guidelines,
8. Ventilation
which guidelines are incorporated by reference as
9. Combustion air
if fully set forth herein, and the following:
10. Chimneys, fireplaces and vents
Barrier requirements
11. Appliances
Spas
12. Boilers
Wading pools
13. Refrigeration
14. Bathroom ventilation
Electrical:
15. Laboratory
1. Electrical:
16. Design flood elevation
Wiring
Gas:
Services
Feeders and branch circuits
1. Gas piping types and sizes
Overcurrent protection
2. Venting
Grounding
3. Combustion air
Wirin
Wiring methods and materials
4. Chimneys and vents
GFCIs
5. Appliances and BTU ratings
2. Equipment
6. Type of gas
3. Special occupancies
7. Fireplaces
4. Emergency systems
8• LP tank location
5. Communication systems
9. Riser diagram/shutoffs
6. Low voltage
10. Design flood elevation
7. Load calculations
8. Design flood elevation
Demolition:
1. Asbestos removal
Plumbing:
1. Minimum plumbing facilities
Residential (one- and two-family):
2. Fixture requirements
Residential building submittals shall be in accordance
3. Water supply piping
with the City of Longwood Residential Permit
4. Sanitary drainage
Application Guidelines, which guidelines are
5. Water heaters
incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein. and
6. Vents
the following:
7. Roof drainage
1. Site requirements
S. Back flow prevention
Current (12 months or newer) survey showing set
9. Irrigation
back/separation (assumed property lines)
10. Location of water supply line
Location of septic tanks
11. Grease traps
2. Fire-resistant construction (if required)
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3. Fire
4. Smoke and carbon monoxide detector locations
5. Egress:
Egress window size and location stairs construction
requirements
6. Structural requirements shall include:
Wall section from foundation through roof,
including assembly and materials connector tables
wind requirements structural calculations (if
required)
Termite protection
Desi n loads
Wind requirements
Building envelope
Structural calculations (if required)
Foundation
Wall systems
Floor systems
Roof systems
Flood hazard areas, flood zones, design flood
elevations, lowest floor elevations, enclosures,
equipment, and flood damage -resistant materials
7. Accessibility requirements:
show/identify accessible bath
8. Impact resistant coverings or systems
Exemptions
Plans examination by the building official shall not be
required for the following work:
• nit.. ..,ter beaters ,mot,.
2— Rerwfs
4. Annual maintenance permits
S. Prete#jpe plans.:
And /Ar-
6. Manufactured buildings plan except for foundations
and modifications of buildings on site and the
following:
Site requirements:
Setback/separation (assumed property lines)
Location of septic tanks (if applicable)
Structural
Wind zone
Anchoring
Blocking
Plumbing
List potable water source and meter size (if
gRplicable)
Mechanical
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Exhaust systems
Clothes dryer exhaust
Kitchen equipment exhaust
Electrical
Exterior disconnect location
107.4 Amended construction documents. Work shall be
installed in accordance with the approved reviewed
construction documents, and any changes made during
construction that are not in compliance with the approved
reviewed construction documents shall be formally
resubmitted to the building division for review and
approval as an amended set of construction documents.
When acceptable by the building official amendments in
written letter form shall not be acceptable as an
amendment to plans, sections, elevations and details
within the construction documents.
107.5 Retention of construction documents. One set of
approved construction documents shall be retained by the
building official for a period of not less than 180 days
from date of completion of the permitted work, or as
required by Section 119. Florida Statutes.
107.6 Affidavits. The building official may accept a
sworn affidavit from a registered architect or engineer
stating that the plans submitted conform to the technical
codes. For buildings and structures, the affidavit shall
state that the plans conform to the laws as to egress, type
of construction and general arrangement and, if
accompanied by drawings, show the structural design and
that the plans and design conform to the requirements of
the technical codes as to strength, stresses, strains, loads
and stability. The building official may without any
examination or inspection accept such affidavit, provided
the architect or engineer who made such affidavit agrees
to submit to the building official copies of inspection
reports as inspections are performed and upon completion
of the structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing
systems a certification that the structure, electrical, gas,
mechanical or plumbing system has been erected in
accordance with the requirements of the technical codes.
Where the building official relies upon such affidavit, the
architect or engineer shall assume full responsibility for
compliance with all provisions of the technical codes and
other pertinent laws or ordinances. The building official
shall ensure that any person conducting plans review is
qualified as a plans examiner under Part XH of Chapter
468, Florida Statutes, and that any person conducting
inspections is qualified as a building inspector under Part
7OI of Chapter 468, Florida Statutes.
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107.6.1 Building permits issued on the basis of an
affidavit. Pursuant to the requirements of the federal
regulation for participation in the National Flood
Insurance Program (44 C.F.R Parts 59 and 60), the
authority granted to the building official to issue permits,
to rely on inspections, and to accept plans and
construction documents on the basis of affidavits and
plans submitted pursuant to Section 105.14 and 107.6,
shall not extend to the flood load and flood -resistance
construction requirements of the Florida Building Code.
SECTION 108 TEMPORARY STRUCTURES
AND USES
108.1 General. The building official is authorized to issue
a permit for temporary structures and temporary uses.
Such permits shall be limited as to time of service, but
shall not be permitted for more than 180 days. The
building official is authorized to grant extensions for
demonstrated cause.
108.2 Conformance. Temporary structures and uses shall
conform to the structural strength, fire safety, means of
egress, accessibility, light, ventilation and sanitary
requirements of this code as necessary to ensure public
health, safety and general welfare.
1083 Temporary power. The building official is
authorized to give permission to temporarily supply and
use power in part of an electric installation before such
installation has been fully completed and the final
certificate of completion has been issued. The part
covered by the temporary certificate shall comply with the
requirements specified for temporary lighting, heat or
power in NFPA 70.
108.4 Termination of approval. The building official is
authorized to terminate such permit for a temporary
structure or use and to order the temporary structure or
use to be discontinued.
SECTION 109
FEES
109.1 Prescribed fees. A permit shall not be issued until
fees prescribed by law, local ordinance or as authorized
under Section 553.80, Florida Statutes, have been paid.
Nor shall an amendment to a permit be released until the
additional fee, if any, due to revisions or an increase in the
estimated cost of the building, structure, electrical,
plumbing, mechanical, or gas systems, has been paid.
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109.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures,
electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems or
alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall
be paid as required, in accordance with the schedule as
established by the appheable gevemment resolution of the
city commission
109.2.1 Types of Fees. Enumerated fees may be charged
for but not limited to the following:
• Permits;
• Plans examination;
• Plan resubmittal/revision;
• Plan re -stamp
• Re -inspections,
• After hour inspections
• Duplicate permit card;
• State imposed fees
• Contractor transfer,
• Archive document retrieval;
• Document copies;
• Variance requests•
• Violations, and
• Other fees as established by local resolution or
ordinance.
109.3 Building permit valuations. The applicant for a
permit shall provide an estimated permit value at time of
application. Permit valuations shall include total value of
work, including materials and labor, for which the permit
is being issued, such as electrical, gas, mechanical,
plumbing equipment and permanent systems. The
valuation of new building construction and additions, for
the purpose of determining permit fees and plan review
fees shall be established by following the International
Code Council building valuation data table based on
square footage under roof, published semi-annually in the
International Code Council Building Safety Journal. If, in
the opinion of the building official, the valuation is
underestimated on the application, the permit shall be
denied, unless the applicant can show detailed estimates to
meet the approval of the building official. Final building
permit valuation shall be set by the building official.
109.4 Work commencing before permit issuance. Any
person who commences any work on a building, structure,
electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system before
obtaining the building official's approval or the necessary
permits shall be subject to a fee established by the
building effisial penalty of double the permit fee assessed
of the usual permit fee that shall be in addition to the
required permit fees or as provided by local ordinance.
This provision shall not apply to emergency work when
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delay would clearly have placed life or property in
imminent danger. But in all such cases the required
permit(s) must be applied for within three (3) business
days and any unreasonable delay in obtaining those
permit(, shall result in the charge of a doubled permit
fee. The payment of a doubled permit fee shall not
preclude or be deemed a substitute for prosecution for
commencing work without first obtaining a permit. The
building official may grant extensions of time or waive
fees when justifiable cause has been demonstrated in
109.5 Related fees. Reserxed The payment of the fee for
the construction, alteration, removal or demolition for
work done in connection to or concurrently with the work
authorized by a building_ permit shall not relieve the
applicant or holder of the permit from the payment of
other fees that are prescribed by law, local ordinance or
impact fee fair share agreement between the applicant and
the iurisdiction.
109.6 Refunds. ReseFved Refund procedures shall be as
established by local resolution.
SECTION 110
INSPECTIONS
110.1 General. Construction or work for which a permit
is required shall be subject to inspection by the building
official and such construction or work shall remain
accessible and exposed for inspection purposes until
approved. Approval as a result of an inspection shall not
be construed to be an approval of a violation of the
provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the
jurisdiction. Inspections presuming to give authority to
violate or cancel the provisions of this code or of other
ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid. It shall be
the duty of the permit applicant to cause the work to
remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes.
The building official shall be permitted to require a
property boundary line survey prepared by a re 'sig tered
surveyor whenever the property boundary lines cannot be
readily determined in the field. Neither the building
official nor the jurisdiction shall be liable for expense
entailed in the removal or replacement of any material
required to allow inspection.
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110.1.2 Inspection service. The building official may
make, or cause to be made, the inspections required by
110. He or she may accept reports of department
inspectors, independent inspectors or of recognized
inspection services, provided that after investigation
he/she is satisfied as to their licensure, qualifications and
reliability. A certificate required by any provision of this
code shall not be based on such reports unless the same
are recorded by the building code inspector or the
architect or engineer performing building code inspections
in a manner specified by the building official. The
building official shall ensure that all persons making such
inspections shall be certified in accordance to Chapter
468, 471 or 481 Florida Statues.
110.2 Preliminary inspection. Before issuing a permit,
the building official is authorized to examine or cause to
be examined buildings, structures and sites for which an
application has been filed.
110.3 Required inspections. The building official, upon
notification from the permit holder or his or her agent
shall make the following inspections, and such other
inspections as deemed necessary and shall either release
that portion of the construction or shall notify the permit
holder or his or her agent of any violations which must be
corrected in order to comply with the technical codes. The
building official shall determine the timing and
sequencing of when inspections occur and what elements
are inspected at each inspection.
Building:
1. Foundation inspection. To be made after trenches are
excavated and forms erected. Footing and foundation
inspections shall be made after excavations for footings
are complete and any required reinforcing steel is in place.
For concrete foundations, any required forms shall be in
place prior to inspection. Materials for the foundation
shall be on the iob, except where concrete is ready mixed
in accordance with ASTM C 94, the concrete need not be
on the job and shall, at a minimum, include the following
building components:
• Stem -wall
• Monolithic slab -on -grade
• Piling/pile caps
• Footers/grade beams
I.I. Slab Inspection: Concrete slab and under -floor
inspections shall be made after in -slab or under -floor
reinforcing steel and building service equipment, conduit,
piping accessories and other ancillary equipment items are
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in place, but before any concrete is placed or floor
sheathing installed, including the subfloor.
1.2 A foundation/form board surveypMared and
certified by a registered surveyor, submitted to, and
approved by the Citv's Plannin Zoning Division shall be
required prior to the scheduling and approval of the
inspection that allows establishment of structure above
grade. The survey shall certify placement of the building
on the site, illustrate all surrounding setback dimensions
and include grade floor elevation.
143. In flood hazard areas, upon placement of the lowest
floor, including basement, and prior to further vertical
construction, the elevation certification required in
Section 1612.5 shall be submitted to the Citv's
Planning/Zoning Division for approval.
1.4 Lintel Inspection: Shall be made after erecting or
altering concrete masonry walls and installing reinforcing
steel, prior to the grouting of cells, lintels and/or tie
beams.
2. Framing inspection. To be made after the roof deck or
sheathing, all framing, fire blocking and bracing is in
place, all concealing wiring, all pipes, chimneys, ducts
and vents are complete and all required rough electrical,
plumbing, mechanical, and gas inspections have been
approved, and shall at a minimum include the following
building components:
• Window/door framing and installation
Lifiteb4i@ beams
• Framing/trusses/bracing/connectors com liant
with the F@ykwmd-approved plans and truss
engineering)
• Draft stopping/fire blocking
• Curtain wall framing
• Accessibility.
• Egress/escape and rescue openings
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3. Sheathing inspection. To be made either- as paFt �r
eentmeteafter all roof and wall sheathing is in place and
fasteners are complete and shall at a minimum include the
following building components:
• Roof sheathing
• Wall sheathing
• Sheathing fasteners
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• Window/door buck attachment
• Exterior strapping to be concealed
• ReefAwall
NOTE: Sheathing fasteners installed and found to be
missing the structural member (shiners) shall be removed
and properly reinstalled prior to the approval of this
inspection.
3.1. Insulation/Energy Inspection: Shall be made after the
framing inspection is approved, the building is weather
tight and the insulation is in place.
3.2 Metal Base Lath Inspection: Shall be made after
exterior lathing is in place, but before any plastering is
applied in preparation for the addition of a cement based
plaster material and shall be installed in accordance with
ASTM C 926 and ASTM C 1063.
3.3 Gypsum Board/Drywall Fastening Inspection:
Shall be made after gypsum board/interior wall board
installed and is fastened in place, but before anyplastering
is applied or gypsum board ioints and fasteners are taped
and finished or otherwise covered.
3.4 Fire Rated Assembly Fastening Inspection: Shall be
made after fire rated board is fastened in place, but before
any plastering is applied or fire rated board joints and
fasteners are taped and finished or otherwise covered.
4. Roofing inspection. To be made as a minimum of two
inspections and shall include the following building
components:
• Dry -in
• Insulation
• Roof coverings (including In Progress as
necessary)
• Flashing
5. Final inspection. To be made after the building is
completed and ready for occupancy.
5.1. In flood hazard areas, as part of the final inspection a
final certificate of the lowest floor elevation required in
Section 1612.5 shall be submitted to the Citv's Zoning
Division for ap rp oval.
6. Swimming pool inspections:
Fil-A iffipeetiefi to be —pima aver eUsavatiei- -tea
and pr-iE)r- to plaoing of sear.
6.1. Pool steel inspection:
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Shall be made after excavation, installation of forms and
reinforcing steel, and prior to placing of concrete shell.
6.2. Plumbing: rou inspection:
To be made prior to placing concrete shell.
All piping to be inspected shall be under a minimum
pressure of 35psi for fifteen minutes.
Piping shall be sufficiently exposed to verify code
compliance. All fittings shall be exposed.
6.3. Electric rough inspection.
Shell bonding shall be approved prior to placing the
concrete shell. Verify bonding requirements and clamps
for code compliance. Clamps shall not require silicone or
other covering.
6.4. Electric under slab rough inspection:
Shall be approved prior to installation of the pool deck.
VerifyegWpotential bond and all applicable connections
requiring bonding. Verify minimum burial depth of
conductors to pool equipment.
6.5. Plumbing 21 rough inspection:
Piping shall be complete and run to equipment location.
Piping shall be sufficiently Mosed to verify code
compliance; all fittings shall be exposed. Piping shall be
under a minimum pressure of 35psi for fifteen minutes.
6.6. Pool deck inspection:
All previous required inspections shall be approved prior
to the pool deck inspection. Inspector shall verify
compaction of soil; verify termite treatment within one
foot of structure; and verify structural components (if
applicable). Deck area shall be completely Drepared for
application of final deck material. The contractor shall
verify compaction of soil prior to scheduling inspection. If
a correction notice is issued by the building official for the
compaction of soil, an engineer eer registered under Chapter
471, Florida Statutes, shall certify compaction density.
6.7. Child Safety Act inspection:
Shall comply with the requirements relating to pool safety
features as described in Section 424.2.17, Florida
Statutes. Verify safety glazing within 60" of pool water's
edge. Inspection approval is required prior to filling pool
with water.
6.8. Final electric inspection:
Verify all bonding and wiring is in accordance with this
code. Verify bonding of all metal within 60" of pools edge
and all equipment is properly bonded.
Inspection approval is required prior to filling_pool with
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6.9. Final plumbing inspection:
Verifv all Dlumbine connections are water tight: verifv all
covers and finishes of piping are in place, and verify anti -
entrapment device installation is complete.
Pool is required to be fully operational.
6.10. Final electric inspection:
Verifv all bonding and wiring is in accordance with this
code. Verify bonding of all metal within 60" Ofpools
edge, all equipment is properly bonded and GFCI
protection is provided as required.
6.11. Final pool inspection.
Final inspection to be made when the swimming pool is
complete and all required enclosure requirements are in
place. In order to pass final inspection and receive a
certificate of completion, a residential swimming pool
must meet the requirements relating to pool safety
features as described in Section 424.2.17 and the
following:
All required inspections shall be approved. All permits
issued in relation to the installation of the pool shall have
received a final approved inspection (i.e., solar, gas, etc.).
Pool shall be fully operational; final grading to be
completed, and final grade to be mulched, seeded or
sodded to restore original vegetation or plan
specifications.
All construction materials and debris shall be removed
from jobsite prior to final inspection.
Any damned right-of-way shall be repaired.
7. Demolition inspections. First inspection to be made
after all utility connections have been disconnected and
secured in such manner that no unsafe or unsanitary
conditions shall exist during or after demolition
operations.
Final inspection to be made after all demolition work is
completed.
8. Manufactured building inspections.
The building department shall inspect construction of
foundations; connecting buildings to foundations;
installation of parts identified on plans as site installed
items, joining the modules, including utility crossovers;
utility connections from the building to utility lines on
site; and any other work done on site which requires
compliance with the Florida Building Code. Additional
inspections may be required for public educational
facilities (see Section 423.27.20 of this code).
9. Where impact resistant coverings or impact resistant
systems are installed the building official shall schedule
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adequate inspections of impact resistant coverings or
impact resistant systems to determine the following:
The system indicated on the plans was installed.
The system is installed in accordance with the
manufacturer's installation instructions and the product
approval.
Electrical:
1. Underground inspection. To be made after trenches or
ditches are excavated, conduit or cable installed, and
before any backfill is put in place.
2. Rough -in inspection. To be made after the roof,
framing, fireblocking and bracing is in place and prior to
the installation of wall or ceiling membranes.
3. Final inspection. To be made after the building is
complete, all required electrical fixtures are in place and
properly connected or protected, and the structure is ready
for occupancy.
Plumbing:
1. Underground inspection. To be made after trenches or
ditches are excavated, piping installed, and before any
backfill is put in place.
2. Rough -in inspection. To be made after the roof;
framing, fireblocking and bracing is in place and all soil,
waste and vent piping is complete, and prior to this
installation of wall or ceiling membranes.
3. Final inspection. To be made after the building is
complete, all plumbing fixtures are in place and properly
connected, and the structure is ready for occupancy.
Note: See Section P312 of the Florida Building Code,
Plumbing for required tests.
Mechanical:
1. Underground inspection. To be made after trenches or
ditches are excavated, underground duct and fuel piping
installed, and before any backfill is put in place.
2. Rough -in inspection. To be made after the roof,
framing, fire blocking and bracing are in place and all
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ducting, and other concealed components are complete,
and prior to the installation of wall or ceiling membranes.
3. Final inspection. To be made after the building is
complete, the mechanical system is in place and properly
connected, and the structure is ready for occupancy.
Gas:
1. Rough piping inspection. To be made after all new
piping authorized by the permit has been installed, and
before any such piping has been covered or concealed or
any fixtures or gas appliances have been connected.
2. Final piping inspection. To be made after all piping
authorized by the permit has been installed and after all
portions which are to be concealed by plastering or
otherwise have been so concealed, and before any fixtures
or gas appliances have been connected. This inspection
shall include a pressure test.
3. Final inspection. To be made on all new gas work
authorized by the permit and such portions of existing
systems as may be affected by new work or any changes,
to ensure compliance with all the requirements of this
code and to assure that the installation and construction of
the gas system is in accordance with reviewed plans.
Site Debris:
1. The contractor and/or owner of any active or inactive
construction project shall be responsible for the clean-up
and removal of all construction debris or any other
miscellaneous discarded articles prior to receiving final
inspection approval. Construction job sites must be ket
clean such that accumulation of construction debris shall
not remain on the property for a period of time exceeding
14 days.
2. All debris shall be kept in such a manner as to prevent it
from being spread by means.
140.3.4 Footing and foundation inspeetiow.
Reserved:
1103.3-Geeerete si h -And ..der floor- inspection.
Reser-+ed.
140.3.3 Lowest floor- elevation. ReseiA,
1103.5 Lath and gypsum board inspection. Lath and
gypsum board inspections shall be made after lathing and
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gypsum board, interior or exterior, is in place, but before
any plastering is applied or gypsum board joints and
fasteners are taped and finished.
1103.6 Fire- and smoke -resistant penetrations.
Protection of joints and penetrations in fire -resistant -rated
assemblies, smoke barriers and smoke partitions shall not
be concealed from view until inspected and approved.
1103.7 Energy efficiency inspections. Inspections shall
be made to determine compliance with chapter 13 and
shall include, but not limited to, inspections for; envelope
insulation R- and U-values, fenestration U-value, duct
system R-value, and HVAC and water -heating equipment
efficiency.
110.3.8 Other inspections In addition to the inspections
specified in Sections 110.3 through 110.3.7, the building
official is authorized to make or require other inspections
of any construction work to ascertain compliance with the
provisions of this code and other laws that are enforced by
the department of building safety.
1103.9 Special inspections and tests. Resepved.
Special inspections and tests shall be performed in
accordance with the applicable sections of this code as
necessary to ensure compliance.
Structural Steel: Structural steel frame work of any Part
of any building or structure shall not be covered or
concealed without first obtaining a release from the
building official. A signed, sealed engineering report
produced by a Florida registered engineer with a positive
conclusion is required to be submitted to the building
official at the time of inspection for any structural steel
that involves welding or bolting.
1103.10 Final inspection. ReseFved The final inspection
shall be made after all work and approvals by other city
d_partments required by the building permit are
completed.
1103.10.1 Flood Hazard documentation.
Reserved In flood hazard areas, as part of the final
inspection a final certificate of the lowest floor elevation
required in Section 1612.5 shall be submitted to the City's
Zoning Division for approval.
1103.11 Termites. Building components and building
surroundings required to be protected from termite
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damage in accordance with Section 1503.7, 2304.11.6 or
2304.13, specifically required to be inspected for termites
in accordance with Section 2114, or required to have
chemical soil treatment in accordance with Section 1816
shall not be covered or concealed until the release from
the building official has been received.
1103.12 Impact -resistant coverings or systems. Where
impact resistant coverings or impact resistant systems are
installed to meet requirements of this code, the building
official shall schedule adequate inspections of impact
resistant coverings or impact resistant systems to
determine the following:
1. The system indicated on the plans was installed.
2. The system is installed in accordance with the
manufacturer's installation instructions and the
product approval.
110.4 Inspection agencies. Resefved. The building
official is authorized to accept reports of approved
inspection agencies in accordance with section 110.1.2,
provided such agencies satisfy the requirements as to
qualifications and reliability.
110.5 Inspection requests. It shall be the duty of the
holder of the building permit or their duly authorized
agent to notify the building official when work is ready
for inspection. It shall be the duty of the permit holder to
provide access to and means for inspections of such work
that are required by this code. Requests shall be made
prior to 3:30 PM the business day before the inspection is
needed.
110.6 Approval required. Work shall not be done
beyond the point indicated in each successive inspection
without first obtaining the approval of the building
official. The building official, upon notification, shall
make the requested inspections and shall either indicate
the portion of the construction that is satisfactory as
completed, or notify the permit holder or his or her agent
wherein the same fails to comply with this code. Any
portions that do not comply shall be corrected and such
portion shall not be covered or concealed until authorized
by the building official.
110.7 Shoring. For threshold buildings, shoring and
associated formwork or falsework shall be designed and
inspected by a Florida licensed professional engineer,
employed by the permit holder or subcontractor, prior to
any required mandatory inspections by the threshold
building inspector.
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110.8 Threshold building.
110.8.1 The enforcing agency shall require a special
inspector to perform structural inspections on a threshold
building pursuant to a structural inspection plan prepared
by the engineer or architect of record. The structural
inspection plan must be submitted to the enforcing agency
prior to the issuance of a building permit for the
construction of a threshold building. The purpose of the
structural inspection plans is to provide specific inspection
procedures and schedules so that the building can be
adequately inspected for compliance with the permitted
documents. The special inspector may not serve as a
surrogate in carrying out the responsibilities of the
building official, the architect, or the engineer of record.
The contractor's contractual or statutory obligations are
not relieved by any action of the special inspector.
110.8.2 The special inspector shall determine that a
professional engineer who specializes in shoring design
has inspected the shoring and reshoring for conformance
with the shoring and reshoring plans submitted to the
enforcing agency. A fee simple title owner of a building,
which does not meet the minimum size, height,
occupancy, occupancy classification, or number -of -stories
criteria which would result in classification as a threshold
building under s. 553.71(7), may designate such building
as a threshold building, subject to more than the minimum
number of inspections required by the Florida Building
Code.
110.83 The fee owner of a threshold building shall select
and pay all costs of employing a special inspector, but the
special inspector shall be responsible to the enforcement
agency. The inspector shall be a person certified, licensed
or registered under Chapter 471, Florida Statutes, as an
engineer or under Chapter 481, Florida Statutes, as an
architect.
110.8.4 Each enforcement agency shall require that, on
every threshold building:
110.8.4.1 The special inspector, upon completion of the
building and prior to the issuance of a certificate of
occupancy, file a signed and sealed statement with the
enforcement agency in substantially the following form:
"To the best of my knowledge and belief, the above
described construction of all structural load -bearing
components complies with the permitted documents, and
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the shoring and reshoring conforms to the shoring and
reshoring plans submitted to the enforcement agency."
110.8.4.2 Any proposal to install an alternate structural
product or system to which building codes apply be
submitted to the enforcement agency for review for
compliance with the codes and made part of the
enforcement agency's recorded set of permit documents.
110.8.43 All shoring and reshoring procedures, plans and
details be submitted to the enforcement agency for
recordkeeping. Each shoring and reshoring installation
shall be supervised, inspected and certified to be in
compliance with the shoring documents by the contractor.
110.8.4.4 All plans for the building which are required to
be signed and sealed by the architect or engineer of record
contain a statement that, to the best of the architect's or
engineer's knowledge, the plans and specifications
comply with the applicable minimum building codes and
the applicable fire -safety standards as determined by the
local authority in accordance with this section and
Chapter 633, Florida Statutes.
110.8.5 No enforcing agency may issue a building permit
for construction of any threshold building except to a
licensed general contractor, as defined in Section
489.105(3)(a), Florida Statutes, or to a licensed building
contractor, as defined in Section 489.105(3)(b), Florida
Statutes, within the scope of her or his license. The named
contractor to whom the building permit is issued shall
have the responsibility for supervision, direction,
management and control of the construction activities on
the project for which the building permit was issued.
110.8.6 The building department may allow a special
inspector to conduct the minimum structural inspection of
threshold buildings required by this code, Section 553.73,
Florida Statutes, without duplicative inspection by the
building department. The building official is responsible
for ensuring that any person conducting inspections is
qualified as a building inspector under Part XH of Chapter
468, Florida Statutes, or certified as a special inspector
under Chapter 471 or 481, Florida Statutes. Inspections of
threshold buildings required by Section 553.79(5),
Florida Statutes, are in addition to the minimum
inspections required by this code.
SECTION 111
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AND
COMPLETION
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111.1 Use and occupancy. No building or structure shall
be used or occupied, and no change in the existing
occupancy classification of a building or structure or
portion thereof shall be made, until the building official
has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor as provided
herein. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be
construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions
of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction.
Exception: Certificates of occupancy are not required for
work exempt from permits under Section 105.2.
111.2 Certificate issued. After the building official
inspects the building or structure and finds no violations
of the provisions of this code or other laws that are
enforced by the department of building safety, the
building official shall issue a certificate of occupancy that
contains the following:
1. The building permit number.
2. The address of the structure.
3. The name and address of the owner.
4. A description of that portion of the structure for which
the certificate is issued.
5. A statement that the described portion of the structure
has been inspected for compliance with the requirements
of this code for the occupancy and division of occupancy
and the use for which the proposed occupancy is
classified.
6. For buildings and structures in flood hazard areas, a
statement that documentation of the as -built lowest floor
elevation has been provided and is retained in the records
of the department of building safety.
7. The name of the building official.
8. The edition of the code under which the permit was
issued.
9. The use and occupancy, in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 3.
10. The type of construction as defined in Chapter 6.
11. The design occupant load.
12. If an automatic sprinkler system is provided, whether
the sprinkler system is required.
13. Any special stipulations and conditions of the building
permit.
1113 Temporary occupancy. The building official is
authorized to issue a temporary certificate of occupancy
before the completion of the entire work covered by the
permit, provided that such portion or portions shall be
occupied safely. The building official shall set a time
period during which the temporary certificate of
occupancy is valid and list all conditions required to be
met for a permanent certificate of occupancy.
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111.4 Revocation. The building official is authorized to,
in writing, suspend or revoke a certificate of occupancy or
completion issued under the provisions of this code
wherever the certificate is issued in error, or on the basis
of incorrect information supplied, or where it is
determined that the building or structure or portion thereof
is in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any of the
provisions of this code, or failure to pay an impact fee fair
share agreement between the applicant and the iurisdiction
in a timely manner as prescribed in the written agreement.
111.5 Certificate of Completion. A Certificate of
Completion is proof that a structure or system is complete
and for certain types of permits is released for use and
may be connected to a utility system. This certificate does
not grant authority to occupy a building, such as shell
building, prior to the issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy.
SECTION 112
SERVICE UTILITIES
112.1 Connection of service utilities. No person shall
make connections from a utility, source of energy, fuel or
power to any building or system that is regulated by this
code for which a permit is required, until released by the
building official.
112.2 Temporary connection. The building official shall
have the authority to authorize the temporary connection
of the building or system to the utility source of energy,
fuel or power.
1123 Authority to disconnect service utilities. The
building official shall have the authority to authorize
disconnection of utility service to the building, structure
or system regulated by this code and the referenced codes
and standards set forth in Section 101.4 in case of
emergency where necessary to eliminate an immediate
hazard to life or property or when such utility connection
has been made without the approval required by Section
112.1 or 112.2. The building official shall notify the
serving utility, and wherever possible the owner and
occupant of the building, structure or service system of
the decision to disconnect prior to taking such action. If
not notified prior to disconnecting, the owner or occupant
of the building, structure or service system shall be
notified in writing, as soon as practical thereafter.
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SECTION 114
VIOLATIONS
teed.
114.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person,
firm or comoration to erect, construct, alter, extend,
repair, move, remove, demolish or occupy any building,
structure or equipment regulated by this code, or cause
same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of
the provisions of this code.
114.2 Notice of violation. The building official or the
building official's representative is authorized to serve a
notice of violation or order on the person responsible for
the erection, construction, alteration, extension, repair,
moving, removal, demolition or occupancy of a building
or structure in violation of the provisions of this code, or
in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the
provisions of this code. Such order shall direct the
discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the
abatement of the violation.
114.3 Prosecution of violation. If the notice of violation
is not complied with promptly, the building of%icial or the
building official's representative is authorized to request
the legal counsel of the jurisdiction to institute the
appropriate proceeding at law in equity to restrain, correct
or abate such violation, or to require the removal or
termination of the unlawful occupancy of the building or
structure in violation of the provisions of this code or of
the order or direction made pursuant thereto.
114.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a
provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the
requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or
repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved
construction documents or directive of the building
official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the
provisions of this code, shall be subiect to penalties as
prescribed by law.
SECTION 115
STOP WORK ORDER
115.1 Authority. Whenever the building official finds any
work regulated by this code being performed in a manner
either contrary to the provisions of this code or dangerous
or unsafe, the building official is authorized to issue a stop
work order.
115.2 Issuance. The stop work order shall be in writing
and shall be given to the owner of the property involved,
or to the owner's agent, or to the person doing the work.
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Upon issuance of a stop work order, the cited work shall
immediately cease. The stop work order shall state the
reason for the order, and the conditions under which the
cited work will be permitted to resume.
115.3 Unlawful continuance. Any person who shall
continue any work after having been served with a stop
work order, except such work as that person is directed to
perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall
be subject to penalties as prescribed by law.
SECTION 116
UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT
RESERVEB
116.1 Conditions. Structures or existing equipment that
are or hereafter become unsafe, insanitary or deficient
because of inadequate means of egress facilities,
inadequate light and ventilation, or which constitute a fire
hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life or the
public welfare, or that involve illegal or improper
occupancy or inadequate maintenance, shall be deemed an
unsafe condition. Unsafe structures shall be taken down
and removed or made safe, as the building official deems
necessary and as provided for in this section. A vacant
structure that is not secured against entry shall be deemed
unsafe.
116.2 Records. The building official shall cause a report
to be filed on an unsafe condition. The report shall state
the occupancy of the structure and the nature of the unsafe
condition.
116.3 Notices. If an unsafe condition is found, the
buildin-official shall serve on the owner, agent or person
in control of the structure, a written notice that describes
the condition deemed unsafe and specifies the required
repairs or improvements to be made to abate the unsafe
condition, or that requires the unsafe structure to be
demolished within a stipulated time. Such notice shall
require the person thus notified to declare immediately to
the building official acceptance or rejection of the terms of
the order.
116.4 Method of service. Such notice shall be deemed
properly served if a copy thereof is (a) delivered to the
owner personally; (b) sent by certified or registered mail
addressed to the owner at the last known address with the
return receipt requested; or (c) delivered in an other
manner as prescribed by local law. If the certified or
registered letter is returned showing that the letter was not
delivered, a copy thereof shall be posted in a conspicuous
place in or about the structure affected by such notice.
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Service of such notice in the foregoing manner upon the
owner's agent or upon the person responsible for the
structure shall constitute service of notice upon the owner.
116.5 Restoration. The structure or equipment
determined to be unsafe by the building official is
permitted to be restored to a safe condition. To the extent
that repairs, alterations or additions are made or a change
of occupancy occurs during the restoration of the
structure, such repairs, alterations, additions or change of
occupancy shall comply with the requirements of Section
105.2.2 and the Florida Building Code Existing.
SECTION 117
VARIANCES IN FLOOD HAZARD AREAS
117.1 Flood hazard areas. Pursuant to Section 553.73(5),
Florida Statues, the variance procedures adopted in the
local floodplain management ordinance shall apply to
requests submitted to the building official for variances to
the provisions of Section 1612.4 of the Florida Building
Code, Building or, as applicable, the provisions of Section
R322 of the Florida Building Code, Residential. This
section shall not apply to Section 3109 of the Florida
Building Code, Building.
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administrative chapter of Florida Building Code, Building
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chapter of Florida Building Code, Building 5t' Edition
(2014) as codified by City of Longwood Ordinance 16-
2110.]
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