What is the difference if I obtain a permit myself or have a contractor obtain a permit for work on my house?
A very simplified answer is liability. Should you decide to apply for a building permit and complete the work yourself, you will be responsible to ensure that all work meets the minimum standards of the Florida Building Code. If you decide to hire a licensed contractor to conduct the work, he or she would be required to meet the minimum standards of the Florida Building Code (FBC).
A very simplified answer is “liability.” Should you decide to apply for a building permit and complete the work yourself, you will be responsible to ensure that all work meets the minimum standards of the Florida Building Code. If you decide to hire a licensed contractor to conduct the work, he or she would be required to meet the minimum standards of the Florida Building Code (FBC). In addition, most contractors provide some type of warranty on the work conducted and you would have recourse with the Construction Industry licensing Board (CILB) or the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) should the contractor fail to complete the work, or it does not meet the standards of the FBC. Q: What do I do with the permit and associated documents after I pick them up at the Building Department? A: Post them on the job site where they are clearly visible and accessible for the building inspector to use during the inspection process. We suggest that you place the documents in
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