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In observance of Memorial Day, Permitting Services will be closed Monday, May 27, 2013.

We will re-open Tuesday, May 28, 2013.

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Building Safety Month

Building Safety Month is a public awareness campaign offered each year to help individuals, families and businesses understand what it takes to create and sustain safe and sustainable structures. The campaign reinforces the need for adoption of modern, model building codes, a strong and efficient system of code enforcement and a well-trained, professional workforce to maintain the system.

This year's theme is Building Safety Month: Code Officials Keep You Safe. Each week the Building Safety Month spotlights a specific area of building safety.

Weekly Themes

Week One // May 6-12, 2013

Fire Safety and Awareness

Week Two // May 13-19, 2013

Disaster Safety and Mitigation

Week Three // May 20-26, 2013

Backyard and Pool Safety

Week Four // May 27-31, 2013

Energy and Green Building

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New Re-Roof Inspections Procedure:

Effective May 1, 2013, Re-Roofing Permits will require two inspections.

  1. Dry-In / In Progress (code 125)

  2. Final Inspection (code 600)

Click here for more information.

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Transportation Impact Fee Increase:

Notice is hereby give that, as of January 1st, 2013, the rate for Transportation Impact Fees in the City of Orlando will increase, consistent with the rate schedule referenced in Chapter 56, City Code, as amended.

This increase will affect the New Single Family Residence and Commercial Development. 

For more information please contact or office (407) 246-2271.

 Direct Link to Chapter 56 - TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEE

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New 2010 Florida Building Code Adoption:

The New Florida Building, Accessibility, Fuel Gas, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy Conservation, Residential, and Test Protocol Code, 2010 Edition will be enforced March 15, 2012. All construction documents submitted on March 15, 2012 for permitting shall comply with the new codes.

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New Florida Fire Prevention Code Adoption:
 
The New Florida Fire Prevention Code, 2010 Edition, has been adopted by the State of Florida.  As of December 31, 2011, all plans for new construction, change of use, or existing building alterations submitted for permitting must comply with the new Florida Fire Prevention Code, 2010 Edition, in accordance with Florida Statutes 633 and Florida Administrative Code 69A.

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The City of Orlando has adopted two new permit fees. Effective October 3, 2011. They are as follows:

  • Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) is a flat rate of $125 per TCO.
  • Commercial Low Voltage fees will be tiered based on permit costs:
    • $50 for the first $25,000 of construction cost of fraction thereof;
    • $100 for construction cost between $25,001 and $50,000;
    • $200 for construction cost between $50,001 and $100,000;
    • $300 for construction cost between $100,001 and $300,000;
    • $400 for construction cost between $300,001 and $500,000;
    • $500 for construction cost between $500,001 and $999,999;
    • $1,000 for construct cost of $1 million and greater.

Thank you for your continued business, we appreciate the opportunity to serve you.

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Automated Services

Call our automated phone service PROMPT at 407.246.4444 to:

  • Check status of a case, permit or Business Tax Receipt
  • Request or cancel an inspection
  • Pay fees
  • Obtain inspection results

Click here for PROMPT user guide and inspection codes.

Click here for Swimming Pool Checklist

Click here to find out more information about the Florida Building Code.


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