Building Construction Services

* This website is currently being updated. The information posted on this website is a general guideline for the application of permits. There may be other requirements needed for certain permits that are not currently listed on this website. For additional information, please call: 941-743-1201.*

How do I Apply for a Permit for ... Click on a letter, A through Z, to link to permitting information on a subject that begins with that letter; for example, P for Pools.
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Residential Addition

Required Forms:

Application
Subcontractor Worksheet - if subcontracting
Owner/Builder Affidavit - if by owner
Notice of Commencement - if valued over $2,500
Residential Data Sheet
3 Sets of Site Plans
2 Sets of Energy Calcs
2 Sets of Truss Plans - if non existing roof
2 Sets of Building Plans
Letter from Health Dept. (If on Septic)
2 sets of Windows and/or Door Specs
2 sets of existing structure floor plans

Notes:

Energy Calcs are required for air conditioning, heating and insulation. An application fee will be required which will be applied toward the valuation and project specific inspection fees. Reviews will be performed by Right-Of-Way, Zoning and Building Plans.

Someone must be present to allow the inspector in.

Inspections Required:

Plumbing Rough-if applicable
Conduit-if applicable
Deck - for new roofs
Dry-in-for new roofs
Electrical Rough-if applicable
Building Rough
Plumbing Tub-if applicable
HARV Rough-if applicable
Right-Of-Way Final
Building Final
Electrical Final-if applicable
HARV Final-if applicable
Plumbing Final-if applicable
Roof Final

Residential Sunroom
Required Forms, Documents, and Fee Schedule:	Application Notice of Commencement - if job value is $2,500 or more Owner/Builder Affadavit - if owner Subcontractor Worksheet - if applicable 2 Sets of Energy Calculations, when applicable 3 Sets of Site Plans (1 for Right-Of-Way) 2 Sets of Window and Door Specifications 2 Sets of Signed and Sealed Plans OR Florida Building Code Prescription Design Manual Used, specifying Category Type (I, II, III, IV or V) 2 Sets of Truss Layouts (if not aluminum) 2 Sets of floor plan of existing house
Notes:	Reviews will be performed by Right-Of-Way, Zoning, and Building Plans Examiners.
Inspections Required & Inspection Code Numbers:	* 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 Building Slab - 201 Building Wall Sheath - 216 (if applicable) Complete Insulation - 281 Electric Rough - 300 Roof Dry In - 501 Renail/Decking - 505 (if applicable) Complete Insulation Right-Of-Way Final - 985 (if applicable) Roof Final - 955 Electric Final - 935 Windborne Debris Final - 918 Building Final - 925

Right-Of-Way
Required Forms:	Application Owner/Builder Affidavit - if by owner Site plan showing culvert area with apron

Notes:	Driveway installations, reinstallations or resurfacing, culvert pipe, sod and/or sprinkler installations require a right-of-way permit. Additional inspections may be required depending of the type of work being performed. All right-of-way permits will require a right-of-way review.

Inspections Required:	Right-Of-Way Final

Rip Rap Seawall
Required Forms:	Seawall Application Notice of Commencement 2 Sets of Site Plans 2 Sets of Surveys 2 Sets of Plans

Notes:	An application fee will be required which will be applied toward the valuation and project specific inspection fees. Reviews will be performed by Right-Of-Way and Zoning.

Inspections Required:	Right-Of-Way Final - if applicable

Re-Roof for Existing Roofs
Required Forms:	Application (need slope of roof and name of shingle manufacturer) Owner/Builder Affidavit - if by owner Notice of Commencement - if valued over $2,500 Re-roofing Retrofit Inspection Affidavit Hurricane Mitigation Retrofits Manual

Notes:	An application fee will be required which will be applied toward the valuation and project specific inspection fees. This permit is generally issued immediately.

Inspections Required:	Deck - if replaced. Dry-In - if tear off Final Roof

Roofing (New, never existing roof)
Required Forms:	Application Owner/Builder Affidavit - if by owner Subcontractor Worksheet - if subcontracting Notice of Commencement - if valued over $2,500 2 Sets of Plans (for residential) 2 Sets of Site Plans 2 Truss Plans ( from Truss Mfr.)

Notes:	An application fee will be required which will be applied toward the valuation and project specific inspection fees. A review will be performed by the Building Plans Examiners. An owner can not build a roof if over a duplex if they do not reside in the duplex.

Inspections Required:	Deck Inspection Framing Inspection Dry-In and/or in progress inspection if applicable Roof Final

Roof Overs
Required Forms:	Notice of Commencement - if valued over $2,500.00 Application (need slope of roof) Owner/Builder Affidavit - if by owner 2 sets of site plans 2 sets of engineering

Notes:	Engineering must be on jobsite for inspection. An application fee will be required which will be applied toward the valuation and project specific inspection fees. A review will be performed by the Building Plans Examiners. Membrane roof systems on mobile homes will require an permit to assure inspections.

Inspections Required:
	Final Roof

Seawalls
Required Forms:	Seawall Application Owner/Builder Affidavit - if by owner Notice of Commencement - if valued over $2,500 2 Sets of Plans 2 Sets of Site Plans

Notes:	An application fee will be required which will be applied toward the valuation and project specific inspection fees. Reviews will be performed by Building, Right-Of-Way and Zoning. If the lot is vacant an owner/builder must reside in the area.

Inspections Required:	Footing Inspection (if applicable) Seawall Cap Inspection Building Final Right-of-Way Final

Sheds
Required Forms, Documents, and Fee Schedule:	Application Owner/Builder Affidavit - if by owner Subcontractor Worksheet - if subcontracting Notice of Commencement - if value is $2,500 or more 2 Sets of site plans 2 Sets of plans Engineering or Specs (if aluminum) 2 Copies of a Survey
Notes:	All Sheds shall be within proper set backs and constructed per manufacturers specifications Shed needs to be STD 10.02 FBC Reviews will be performed by Zoning and Building Plans Examiners.
Inspections Required & Codes:	* 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 Slab - 201 (if applicable) Building Wall Sheath - 216 Electrical Rough - 300 (if applicable - if wiring of electric is installed, a separate electrical permit may be required) Building Footer - 230 Building Final - 925 Electrical Final - 935 (if applicable)

Sheds - DCA Approved over 100 sq. ft.
Required Forms, Documents, and Fee Schedule:	Application Owner/Builder Affidavit - if by owner Subcontractor Worksheet - if subcontracting Notice of Commencement - if value is $2,500 or more 2 Sets of site plans identifying the location of the shed, adjacent buildings, easements, etc. with appropriate dimensioning 2 Sets of plans Engineering or Specs (if aluminum) 2 Copies of a Survey DCA letter approving and authorizing the manufacturer of the shed to install the shed. A DCA Plan Tracking Number from the shed manufacturer or from the website must be submitted. 2 Copies of Signed and Sealed foundation/anchoring detail, which may be an approved County Master Plan.
Notes:	All Sheds shall be within proper set backs and constructed per manufacturers specifications Shed needs to be STD 10.02 FBC Reviews will be performed by Zoning and Building Plans Examiners. In addition to the necessary forms for permitting, the approved permit package will include County stamped documents for the building and anchoring of the shed, and approved site plans with the DCA Plan Tracking Number from the information provided with the permit application. These items must be provided on the job site.
Inspections Required & Codes:	* 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 For the on site inspection, the building interior will have to be made available to the inspector for examination of the Insignia contained therein, and anything else that may require inspection. Building Slab - 201 (if applicable) Building Wall Sheath - 216 Electrical Rough - 300 (if applicable - if wiring of electric is installed, a separate electrical permit may be required) Building Footer - 230 Building Final - 925 Electrical Final - 935 (if applicable)

Signs
Required Forms:	2 Sign Applications Owner/Builder Affidavit - if by owner Notice of Commencement - if valued over $2,500 Sign Permit & Property Owner’s Consent Form 2 sets of site plans 2 sets of plans on application Subcontractor sheet – if illuminated

Notes:	An application fee will be required which will be applied toward the valuation and project specific inspection fees. A site inspection will be performed prior to permit approval. Reviews will be performed by Code Enforcement, Zoning and Building Plans Examiners. If sign is illuminated an additional fee is required along with the Electrical subcontractors name on the worksheet. An existing sign with a Face change out does not require a permit.

Inspections Required:	Concrete Footing-if applicable Building Final Electrical Final-if applicable Zoning Final

Single Family Residence
Required Forms:	Application for Construction Permit Packet, Single Family Residence (Includes all forms necessary for Residential Bldg. Permit and Charlotte Co. Utility forms) Fire Hydrant Affidavit Tree Permit Application Stemwall Construction Design Application with site plan 3 Sets of Site Plans - (one for Right-Of-Way) 2 Sets of Energy Calcs 2 Sets of Truss Layout 2 Sets of Engineered Building Plans Manual J 2 Signed & Sealed Surveys Less than one year old. (structures on pile foundations require geotechnical report.) 2 Sets of Window and Door Specifications 2 Signed & sealed drainage plans 2 Sets of opening protection details – if building is enclosed

Notes:	Must have letter from owner if not air conditioned. If in the Englewood Fire District a copy of the fire impact fee receipt is required at the time of application. Septic permit can be applied for through Permitting. An application fee will be required which will be applied toward the valuation. Reviews will be performed by Right-Of-Way, Zoning, Tree, Addressing and Building Plans Examiners. If in a flood zone an Elevation Certificate is required prior to lintel inspection. The following must be completed before finals will be dispatched: All re-inspection fees paid Impact Fee Paid Garbage fee Paid Termite Certificate - Pre-treat and Final Health Approval (if applicable) Engineering Approval (if applicable) FEMA (if in a flood zone)

Inspections Required:	Plumbing Rough-PVC & Copper in, drain pipe test Building Slab/Footings-Steel, Mesh, Visqueen in place, bug spray sticker. Building Lintel-all blocks, forms and steel in place Mechanical Rough-duct work in Electrical Rough-boxes mounted, wire in place and cut in, service set and wired. Plumbing Tub-Tub set, extend all copper, complete waste & vent pipes, and water pipes including tub valves Building Rough-tie down trusses and bearing walls, fill lintel downpours, trusses engineered, plywood down. Complete Insulation-insulation and baffles in place Roof Deck Roof Dry In (if flat deck or tile roof) Building Final Electrical Final HARV Final Plumbing Final Plumbing Sewer Plumbing Water Well Inspection (if applicable) Right of Way Line & Grade Right of Way Pipe Grade Final Tree Final Right of Way Final Roof Final

Slab
Required Forms:	Application Owner/Builder Affidavit - if by owner Notice of Commencement - if valued over $2,500 2 sets of site plans 2 sets of plans

Notes:	Do not order concrete until the slab inspection has passed. An application fee will be required which will be applied toward the valuation and project specific inspection fees. Reviews will be performed by Right-Of-Way, Zoning and Building Plans Examiners. If slab is butting against a residence it must be sprayed for termites and a Termite Certificate is required.

Inspections Required:	Building Slab-required before the cement is poured with the forms & reinforcements visible, termite protection and compaction results. Right of Way Final

Spa/Hot Tub - In Ground (for above ground spas, refer to Pools - Above Ground)
Required Forms:	Application Owner/Builder Affidavit - if by owner Subcontractor Worksheet Notice of Commencement - if valued over $2,500 2 sets of site plans 2 sets of plans 1 copy of Survey

Notes:	An application fee will be required which will be applied toward the valuation and project specific inspection fees. Reviews will be performed by Right-Of-Way, Zoning and Building Plans Examiners. If this spa or hot tub is in the lanai area, someone will have to be home so the Inspector can check wiring and over current protection.

Inspections Required:	Building Slab- if deck is involved Electrical Rough Right-Of-Way Final - if applicable Building Final Electrical Final

Building Construction Services

Residential Addition

Residential Sunroom

Right-Of-Way

Rip Rap Seawall

Re-Roof for Existing Roofs

Roofing (New, never existing roof)

Roof Overs

Seawalls

Sheds

Sheds - DCA Approved over 100 sq. ft.

Signs

Single Family Residence

Slab

Solar Heat - No longer requires a Permiting

Spa/Hot Tub - In Ground

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