Permits are required for any new structures, pools or additions like screen enclosures, fences, sheds and carports or any new plumbing, electrical or mechanical air conditioning work. Also, exterior repair work like the replacement of windows, doors, siding or a new roof needs a permit. Interior renovations, like knocking down a wall or altering or repairing the electrical or plumbing system, including the replacement of a hot water heater or gas appliance, also require a permit.
Pool Prints will apply for all necessary and required permits with the local municipalities for the items listed in the scope of work.
Once all the paper work is submitted, It can take from 3-8 weeks depending on where you live.
Your application and documents will be reviewed by plan processor staff to determine if the permit(s) you are applying for complies with the requirements of the Florida Building Code, Miami-Dade County Code and other applicable municipality requirements. Depending on the type of permit and the complexity of the project, plan reviews may take between 24 hours and 10 business days for the initial review, except for any corrections needed. If corrections are needed, known as “reworks”, review may take between 24 hours and 10 business days once corrections are submitted.
Once your permit has been issued, you will have 180 days to complete the work and call for inspections. Be advised, that an approved inspection for your master, or any sub-permits (permits requested for a specific discipline under a master permit), will extend your permit for an additional 180 days from the approval date.
For your protection under the Construction Lien Law and to avoid the possibility of paying twice for improvements to real property, you must record a Notice of Commencement with the Clerk of Court’s Office before your inspections.
After successfully passing all inspections and before making a final payment to the contractor, the contractor should provide you proof that all final inspections have been approved by the Department or provide a Certificate of Completion or Occupancy issued by the Department.