DBPR Frequently Asked Questions re: Building Permits, Building Inspections, and Construction Job Sites (updated Mar. 20, 2020)

The record

Jurisdiction

Florida; Department of Business and Professional Regulation (Construction Industry Licensing Board; Florida Building Commission) · Florida

Level

Sector regulator

Authority

Fla. Stat. § 252.363; EO 20-52

Issued

2020-03-20 Mar. 20, 2020

Effective

2020-03-09 (EO 20-52 'natural emergency' triggering § 252.363 tolling) (read as 2020-03-09)

End

tolling ran for the duration of the emergency plus six months (read as 2021-06-30)

In force

Mar. 9, 2020 to June 30, 2021

Quarters

2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q2

2020 Q22020 Q32020 Q42021 Q12021 Q22021 Q3

Limitation types

Courts and public officesWorkplace rulesOther

Addressees

• local building departments
• contractors
• permit holders

Functions reached

• PM permits, inspections and plan review (appointment-only counters; remote inspections; job-site screening)
• JS job sites
• OP administration

Character

context

Collection

State trade licensing boards AGY-ST-TRADE-BOARDS

Operative words

Executive Order 20-52, issued March 9, 2020, qualifies as a 'natural emergency' pursuant to Florida law, which allows for the tolling of certain permits for the duration of the emergency declaration and for up to six months in addition to the tolled period (see s. 252.363, F.S.).... In order to facilitate needed permits and inspections, the following best practices are recommended: 1. Limit in-office department visits to appointments only 2. Encourage on-line services whenever possible... 4. Utilize photographs, skype or other appropriate electronic means to inspect the site when possible 5. For all on-site inspections, prior to arriving on site, inquire regarding if anyone on site is ill or has exhibited symptoms related to COVID-19

Enforcement

Notes