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