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Air Conditioning - replacement

Residential can be issued using " On-Line Permitting"

• Application - 2 copies
• Owner/Builder Statement - if owner
• Notice of Commencement - if job value is $7,500 or more

• This permit is issued immediately (for residential only).
• **If HVAC contractor is listed as a sub contractor on a permit for new construction, (residential or commercial), then it is NOT necessary to apply for a new permit for installation of the A/C.

*** The inspections posted on the website are a general guideline. Inspections that are required may vary from structure to structure and are determined at the time of Plans Review. It is suggested that a call be placed to inspection dispatch (941.743.1204 or 941.743.1205) before concrete is poured, any work is covered up, or if there are any questions regarding inspections to ensure that correct inspections are scheduled. *** AIRS Brochure

Aluminum Siding - No longer requires a permit

Barn

• Application - 2 copies
• Owner/Builder Statement - if owner  
• Notice of Commencement - if job value is $2,500 or more
• Residential Data Sheet
• Subcontractor worksheet - if applicable
• 2 site plans
• 2 sets of signed & sealed building plans
• 1 copy of survey
• 2 sets window & door specs
• 2 sets of truss layouts - if not conventional frame

• Reviews will be performed by Building, Zoning and Right-of-Way.
• Pole Barn requirements are the same except window and door specifications are not required.

*** The inspections posted on the website are a general guideline. Inspections that are required may vary from structure to structure and are determined at the time of Plans Review. It is suggested that a call be placed to inspection dispatch (941.743.1204 or 941.743.1205) before concrete is poured, any work is covered up, or if there are any questions regarding inspections to ensure that correct inspections are scheduled. *** AIRS Brochure

Termite pre treat sticker required on permit for slab inspection. Certificate of Compliance for termite protection to be submitted to office for final termite certificate.

Inspections for:

Block or Wood Frame

• Building Footer – 230
• Building fill Cell (if a stem wall) – 203
• Building Slab – (unless a mono slab) – 201
• Lentil – 202 (If a Block Frame)
• Building Wall Sheath -216 (If a Wood Frame)
• Building Rough – 200
• Roof Deck – 500
• Roof Dry-In – 501
• Building Final - 925
• Roof Final – 955
• Right of Way Final - 985
• Electric Rough, if applicable – 300
• Electric Final, if applicable - 935

Metal

• Building Footer – 230
• Building fill Cell (if a stem wall) – 203
• Building Slab – (unless a mono slab) – 201
• Building Final - 925
• Right of Way Final - 985
• Electric Rough and Final – if applicable
• Welder’s Certification may be required
• Signed and Sealed letter from the engineer professional of record regarding welds may be required
• A Metal Building Erection Certificate signed and sealed by the engineer professional of record

Boat Lifts and Davits

• Boat Lift Application - 2 copies
• Owner/Builder Affidavit - if owner 
• Subcontractor Worksheet - if applicable
• Notice of Commencement - if job value is $2,500 or more
• Survey - 2 copies
• Site Plans - 2
• Manufacturer's Specifications - 2 copies
• DEP Permit, if required (Phone # 941.575.5814)
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers letter of affidavit

• You must have an electrical permit prior to issuance of the lift/davit permit.
• There will be Zoning, Natural Resources and Right of Way Reviews.

*** The inspections posted on the website are a general guideline. Inspections that are required may vary from structure to structure and are determined at the time of Plans Review. It is suggested that a call be placed to inspection dispatch (941.743.1204 or 941.743.1205) before concrete is poured, any work is covered up, or if there are any questions regarding inspections to ensure that correct inspections are scheduled. *** AIRS Brochure

• Building Final - 925
• Electrical Final - 935, if applicable
• Right of Way - 985, if applicable

Carports

• Application
• Owner/Builder Affidavit - if owner
• Subcontractor Worksheet - if applicable
• Notice of Commencement - if job value is $2,500 or more
• Site Plans - 2 copies
• Engineered Plans - 2 sets
• Survey - 2 copies

• If constructed from aluminum, engineering will be required.
• There will be a Zoning, Right-Of-Way, and Building Plans Review performed.

*** The inspections posted on the website are a general guideline. Inspections that are required may vary from structure to structure and are determined at the time of Plans Review. It is suggested that a call be placed to inspection dispatch (941.743.1204 or 941.743.1205) before concrete is poured, any work is covered up, or if there are any questions regarding inspections to ensure that correct inspections are scheduled. *** AIRS Brochure

• Building Final - 925
• Right-Of-Way, if applicable - 985

Commercial Change of Occupancy

• Application
• Health Department approval form - if on septic

• This permit is required for any business moving into a new location.
• A Local Business Tax Receipt will be required to pass your inspections. Please indicate the date that you would like your inspections. If the business is for a restaurant, you must have Health Department approval prior to the final inspections. A fee is required for the 3 inspections.
• Re-inspection fees must be paid before a re-inspection is dispatched or the Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
• The building should be open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and, if any type of materials/belongings, etc. are in the unit, then someone must be present at the time of the inspections.

*** The inspections posted on the website are a general guideline. Inspections that are required may vary from structure to structure and are determined at the time of Plans Review. It is suggested that a call be placed to inspection dispatch (941.743.1204 or 941.743.1205) before concrete is poured, any work is covered up, or if there are any questions regarding inspections to ensure that correct inspections are scheduled. *** AIRS Brochure

• Electrical Final - 935
• Fire Final - 937
• Zoning Final - 965

Commercial - New Building & Additions

• Application
• Subcontractor Worksheet - if applicable
• Fire Affidavit
• Notice of Commencement - if job value is $2,500 or more
• 3 sets of Data Summary Sheets (forms included in application packet)
• Storm Water Approval letter
• Tree Application and Approved Landscape Plan
• 3 signed & sealed surveys, less than one year old
• 3 Sets of Site Plans
• 3 Sets of signed & sealed Building Plans
• 3 Sets of Truss layouts or roof framing plans
• 2 Sets of signed & sealed Energy Calcs & Heat Load Calcs
• Septic Permit - if required (obtained from Health Department)
• DRC preliminary approval form

• New Commercial & Commercial Additions must be built by a licensed General Contractor. Building can be done by an Owner/Builder only if the owner occupies the building and the valuation is less than $75,000
• Plan reviews are performed by Right-Of-Way, Addressing, Landscape, Zoning, Tree, Building, Fire, and Charlotte County Utilities.

A DRC Review (Development Review Committee) is required when:

• Construction of Building 6,000 Sq. Ft. or More
• Multi-Family - 6 Units or more
• Planned Development
• Subdivision or Development Located Within a Surface Water Protection District
• Expansion of an existing development or building which would exceed the 6,000 Sq. Ft.
• Building has a Drive Thru

The following must be completed before finals will be dispatched:

• Impact Fee Paid
• Final Elevation Certificate
• Engineering Approval
• Termite Certificate
• Health Approval (if applicable)
  

*** The inspections posted on the website are a general guideline. Inspections that are required may vary from structure to structure and are determined at the time of Plans Review. It is suggested that a call be placed to inspection dispatch (941.743.1204 or 941.743.1205) before concrete is poured, any work is covered up, or if there are any questions regarding inspections to ensure that correct inspections are scheduled. *** AIRS Brochure

** If in a flood zone, an Elevation Certificate is required prior to lintel inspection.**

• Signed & Sealed Truss Profile Letter
• Building Rough - 200 (Tie down trusses & bearing walls, fill lintel downpours, trusses engineered, plywood down)
• Building Slab - 201
• Building Footer - 230 (Steel, Mesh, Visqueen in place, bug spray)
• Building Lintel - 202 (all blocks, forms and steel in place) (must be scheduled through dispatch, 941.743.1204)
• Building Fill Cells – 203
• Building Columns – 206
• Building Wall Sheath – 216
• Conduit Inspection - 282
• Electrical Rough - 300 (Boxes mounted, wiring cut in, wire in place, panel set)
• Fire Wall - 374 (All drywall in placed, mud and taped)
• Mechanical Rough - 400 (duct work in)
• Plumbing Rough - 700 (PVC & Copper in, drain pipe test)
• 2nd Plumbing Rough – 701 (extend all copper, complete waste & vent pipes, and water pipes including valves)
• Partial Insulation - (some insulation and baffles in place)
• Complete Insulation - 281 (all insulation and baffles in place)
• HARV Rough - 400
• Roof Dry In - 501
• Roof Decking - 500
• Barricade - 600
• Right of Way Line & Grade - 810
• Right-Of-Way Culvert Pipe - 814
• Plumbing Water - 702 (can be done after electric power hookup if on a well.)
• Plumbing Sewer – 707
• Plumbing Final - 975
• HARV Final - 945
• Fire Final - 937
• Roof Final - 955
• Electrical Final -935
• Building Final - 925
• Zoning Commercial Landscape – 962
• Zoning Final - 965
• Right-Of-Way Final - 985
• Any additional signed and sealed engineering approval letters, as needed

Communication Tower

• Application
• Subcontractor Worksheet - if applicable
• Notice of Commencement - if job value is $2,500 or more
• Survey - 2 copies (Less than one year old)
• Specifications and/or Engineering - 3 sets
• Site Plans - 3 sets

• A Zoning, Building Plans, Fire, and Electrical review will be performed.

*** The inspections posted on the website are a general guideline. Inspections that are required may vary from structure to structure and are determined at the time of Plans Review. It is suggested that a call be placed to inspection dispatch (941.743.1204 or 941.743.1205) before concrete is poured, any work is covered up, or if there are any questions regarding inspections to ensure that correct inspections are scheduled. *** AIRS Brochure

• Fire Final - 937
• Zoning Final - 965
• Need Engineer Letter for existing tower and foundation
• Electric Final -935
• Building Final - 925

Construction Trailer

• Application - 2 copies
• Subcontractor Worksheet - if applicable
• Notice of Commencement - if job value is $2,500 or more
• Tree Permit Application - 4 copies
• Site Plans - 2 sets
• Signed and Sealed Surveys (Less than one year old) - 2 copies
• DCA approved trailer specifications

• A construction trailer permit is not required if an application is currently in process for the job site at which the trailer will be installed.
• If the trailer is required prior to the construction application, a permit should be issued for the trailer installation.
• The trailer must be DCA approved and submit specifications.
• Contractor must state that the trailer is for construction purposes only, not sales.

*** The inspections posted on the website are a general guideline. Inspections that are required may vary from structure to structure and are determined at the time of Plans Review. It is suggested that a call be placed to inspection dispatch (941.743.1204 or 941.743.1205) before concrete is poured, any work is covered up, or if there are any questions regarding inspections to ensure that correct inspections are scheduled. *** AIRS Brochure

• Tie Down - 208
• Building Final - 925
• Electric - 935
• Plumbing - 975
• Fire - 934
• Zoning Finals - 965

Decks

• Application - 2 copies
• Owner/Builder Affidavit - if owner 
• Subcontractor Worksheet - if applicable
• Notice of Commencement - if job value is $2,500 or more
• Survey - 2 copies
• Site Plans - 2 sets
• Building Plans - 2 sets

• This permit will have to go through a Zoning and Plans review.

*** The inspections posted on the website are a general guideline. Inspections that are required may vary from structure to structure and are determined at the time of Plans Review. It is suggested that a call be placed to inspection dispatch (941.743.1204 or 941.743.1205) before concrete is poured, any work is covered up, or if there are any questions regarding inspections to ensure that correct inspections are scheduled. *** AIRS Brochure

• ***The Building Rough inspection and the Building Final may be performed at the same time for some underside accessible decks.***
   
• Building Slab/Footing (if applicable) - 201
• Building Final - 925
• Right of Way, (if applicable) - 985

Demolition - Complete

• Application - 2 copies
• Owner/Builder Affidavit For Asbestos Removal (commercial only)
• Owner/Builder Affidavit (residential and commercial)
• Notice of Commencement - if job value is $2,500 or more
• Subcontractor Worksheet - if subcontracting
• Existing Interior Floor Plans - if interior demolition - 3 Sets
• New Interior Floor Plans - if interior demolition - 3 Sets
• DEP Form 62-257-900(1) - if applicable (form can also be found at Florida State Department of Environmental Protection)
• Health Department paperwork, if on septic

• If Residential demolition, only Owner/Builder form required.
• If Commercial demolition, the Owner/Builder and Owner/Builder for Asbestos Removal forms are both required.
• Notice of Asbestos Renovation or Demolition (DEP Form 62-257-900(1)) to the State is required for commercial projects.
• A contractor can only demolish what he is licensed to build.
• A contractor must present a letter from the owner approving the demolition.
• Exterior Demolition permits are issued immediately.
• A Building Plans review is required for all interior commercial demolitions.
• Final Inspections are done after site clean up.

*** The inspections posted on the website are a general guideline. Inspections that are required may vary from structure to structure and are determined at the time of Plans Review. It is suggested that a call be placed to inspection dispatch (941.743.1204 or 941.743.1205) before concrete is poured, any work is covered up, or if there are any questions regarding inspections to ensure that correct inspections are scheduled. *** AIRS Brochure

• Building Final - 925
• Right of Way Final - 985

Dock (Residential Dock and Boat Lift)

• Dock Application  - 2 copies
• Owner/Builder Affidavit - if owner
• Subcontractor Worksheet - if applicable
• Notice of Commencement - if job value is $2,500 or more
• Survey - 2 copies
• DEP Permit - if applicable (more information at Florida State Department of Environmental Protection)
• Site Plans - 2 sets

• A Zoning Review will be performed.
• An Owner/Builder building a dock on vacant property MUST reside within the area.

*** The inspections posted on the website are a general guideline. Inspections that are required may vary from structure to structure and are determined at the time of Plans Review. It is suggested that a call be placed to inspection dispatch (941.743.1204 or 941.743.1205) before concrete is poured, any work is covered up, or if there are any questions regarding inspections to ensure that correct inspections are scheduled. *** AIRS Brochure

• Building Rough - 200 (**If concrete is involved)
• Building Final - 925

Doors and Windows

• Application
• Owner/Builder Affidavit - if owner 
• Notice of Commencement - if job value is $2,500 or more
• Window and/or Door Specifications - 2 sets
• Floor Plans indicating windows/doors replaced & the use of each room, i.e. bedroom, etc. - 2 sets

• On the Application, the number of doors and windows must be listed in the description.
• If the window openings are currently shuttered, shutters must remain, be re-installed or glass must be impact resistant.
• If the window replacement is in a bedroom without an outside egress, the window replacement must be an egress window.
• Window assembly must be appropriate with the wind exposure.
• Garage Doors may be required to have flow through vents.

*** The inspections posted on the website are a general guideline. Inspections that are required may vary from structure to structure and are determined at the time of Plans Review. It is suggested that a call be placed to inspection dispatch (941.743.1204 or 941.743.1205) before concrete is poured, any work is covered up, or if there are any questions regarding inspections to ensure that correct inspections are scheduled. *** AIRS Brochure

• Windborne Debris Protection Final - 918
• Building Final - 925

Driveways

(Do not require a building permit/A Right-Of-Way Permit is required if the driveway extends into the ROW)

Duplexes

• Application
• Subcontractor Worksheet - if applicable
• Notice of Commencement - if job value is $2,500 or more
• Englewood Fire District Receipt, if applicable
• Tree Application with tree site plan - 4 copies
• Site Plan - 3 sets
• Plans, signed & sealed - 2 sets
• Survey (less than one year old) - 2 copies
• Energy Calcs & Cover Sheet & Manual J - 2 sets
• Truss layouts - 2 sets
• Door & Window Specs - 2 sets
• Data Summary Sheets - 2 sets
• Septic Permit - If applicable
• Health Department approval form - if on septic

• An Owner/Builder can pull the permit if they live on one side and are the sole owner.
• Reviews will be performed by Health Dept., Right-Of-Way, Addressing, Zoning, Tree, Building Plans and Fire.
• If in a flood zone, an Elevation Certificate is required prior to lintel inspection and before final inspection.
• The following must be received before finals will be scheduled:
  • All re-inspection fees must be paid 
  • Impact Fee must be paid
  • Garbage Fee must be paid for both units
  • Final Elevation Certificate

*** The inspections posted on the website are a general guideline. Inspections that are required may vary from structure to structure and are determined at the time of Plans Review. It is suggested that a call be placed to inspection dispatch (941.743.1204 or 941.743.1205) before concrete is poured, any work is covered up, or if there are any questions regarding inspections to ensure that correct inspections are scheduled. *** AIRS Brochure

• Building Rough - 200 (Tie down trusses & bearing walls, fill lintel downpours, trusses engineered, plywood down)
• Building Slab - 201
• Building Footer - 230 (Steel, Mesh, Visqueen in place, bug spray)
• Building Lintel - 202 (all blocks, forms and steel in place) (must be scheduled through dispatch, 941.743.1204)
• Electrical Rough - 300 (Boxes mounted, wiring cut in, wire in place, panel set)
• Fire Wall - 374 (All drywall in placed, mud and taped)
• Mechanical Rough - 400 (duct work in)
• Plumbing Rough -  700 (PVC & Copper in, drain pipe test)
• Plumbing Tub - 701 (Tub set, extend all copper, complete waste & vent pipes, and water pipes including tub valves)
• Partial Insulation - (some insulation and baffles in place)
• Complete Insulation - 281 (all insulation and baffles in place)
• Roof Dry In - 501
• Roof Decking - 500
• Electric Temporary Service - 302
• Right of Way Line & Grade - 810
• Right-Of-Way Culvert Pipe - 814
• Plumbing Water - 702 (can be done after electric power hookup if on a well.)
• Plumbing Final - 975
• HARV Final - 945
• Fire Final - 937
• Grade Final - 903
• Roof Final - 955
• Electrical Final -935
• Plumbing Sewer - 975
• Building Final - 925
• Windborne Debris Protection Final - 918
• Tree Final - 960
• Right-Of-Way Final - 985