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The Florida Certified Building Contractor License (CBC) is one step down from a General Contractor license in terms of the scope of work. This license type allows you to construct both commercial buildings and residential structures, not exceeding 3 stories in height.
Work that does not require a permit is typically cosmetic, such as:PaintingTileFloor coverings including carpet, vinyl, wood, and more.Shelving.Cabinet Work.Wall papering.
There is no provision in the Florida Building Code regarding the inspection of a completed structure. When someone is cited for construction without a permit, a double permit fee will be imposed. If a stop-work order was issued, there is a $100 fee imposed as well.
Florida State law requires construction to be done by licensed contractors. You have applied for a permit under an exemption to that law. The exemption allows you, as the owner of your property, to act as your own contractor with certain restrictions even though you do not have a license.
Understand building permits are not required to be signed by a property owner unless he or she is responsible for the construction and is not hiring a licensed contractor to assume responsibility.
Plumbing fixture replacement. Residential appliance replacement. Residential drywall repairs that are not fire-related and are for small areas that do not exceed two sheets of drywall. Residential playground equipment.
If you are a contractor engaged in the construction of new structures higher than three-stories (high-rise buildings) you need a Florida General Contractor's License (CGC) instead.
It's possible to truly DIY build a house, but it's not recommended. You can buy plans and get the materials to build the frame and finish the home (or buy a kit). But it's still best to hire someone to lay the foundation, do the electrical work, and connect the plumbing.
Read and understand the contract. Florida law requires a contractor to apply for a permit within 30 days and start work within 90 days if he collects more than 10 percent of the contract up front.
What Should Be in a Construction Contract?Identifying/Contact Information.Title and Description of the Project.Projected Timeline and Completion Date.Cost Estimate and Payment Schedule.Stop-Work Clause and Stop-Payment Clause.Act of God Clause.Change Order Agreement.Warranty.More items...