Are Permits Required For ...
The following projects are exempt from the Florida Building Code.
The International Building Codes may be different but if interested, please let us know and we will be happy to look into this for you;
Minor repairs that do not affect structure, walls, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, or general health safety or welfare. I know its broad.
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The exact description has been included below. But honestly, its always best to just call your local building department (anonymously if desired) and just ask. It never hurts.
1. Ordinary minor provided the repairs do not include the cutting away of any wall, partition or portion thereof, the removal or cutting of any structural beam or load-bearing support, or the removal or change of any required means of egress, or rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the egress requirements;
2. nor shall ordinary repairs include addition to, alteration of, replacement or relocation of any standpipe, water supply, sewer, drainage, drain leader, gas, soil, waste, vent or similar piping, electric wiring systems or mechanical equipment or other work affecting public health or general safety, and such repairs shall not violate any of the provisions of the technical codes."
According to the 2012 Florida Building Code:
"105.2.2 Minor repairs. Ordinary minor repairs may be made with the approval of the building official without a permit, provided the repairs do not include the cutting away of any wall, partition or portion thereof, the removal or cutting of any structural beam or load-bearing support, or the removal or change of any required means of egress, or rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the egress requirements; nor shall ordinary repairs include addition to, alteration of, replacement or relocation of any standpipe, water supply, sewer, drainage, drain leader, gas, soil, waste, vent or similar piping, electric wiring systems or mechanical equipment or other work affecting public health or general safety, and such repairs shall not violate any of the provisions of the technical codes."
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