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Home My WebLink About06212011CB AgendaHOME OF PELICAN ISLAND BUILDING DEPARTMENT 1225 MAIN STREET • SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA 32958 TELEPHONE: (772) 589 -5537 • FAX (772) 589 -2566 SEBASTIAN CONSTRUCTION BOARD REGULAR MEETING JUNE 21, 2011(x, 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES ANNOUNCEMENTS OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: VIOLATION HEARINGS: IN THE MATTER OF ARTHUR WEST, DBA FLORIDA SOLAR EAST, FLORIDA LICENSE NO. CWCO27561 VIOLATION AT: 1844 BARBER ST. IN SEBASTIAN 26- 172(1) WILLFUL DISREGARD OF THE BUILDING CODES FOR PERFORMING WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. FLORIDA BUILDING CODE 105.1 IN THE MATTER OF JON FULLER, DBA FLORIDA SOLAR EAST, FLORIDA LICENSE NO. CPC 032536 VIOLATIONS AT: 1557 QUATRAIN LN IN SEBASTIAN 26- 172(1) WILLFUL DISREGARD OF THE BULDING CODES FOR PERFORMING WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. FLORIDA BUILDING CODE 105.1 644 ERVIN ST. IN SEBASTIAN 26- 172(1) WILLFUL DISREGARD OF THE BUILDING CODES FOR EXPIRED PERMIT WITH FAILED INSPECTION. FLORIDA BUILDING CODE 105.4 1401 TRADEWINDS WAY IN SEBASTIAN 26- 172(1) WILLFUL DISREGARD OF THE BUILDING CODES FOR EXPIRED PERMIT WITH FAILED INSPECTION. FLORIDA BUILDING CODE 105.4 BUILDING OFFICIAL MATTERS: BUILDING DEPARTMENT UPDATE BOARD MATTERS: NONE ATTORNEY MATTERS: NONE RECORD SCORES IN SCOREBOOK 15 MINUTES TO PUBLIC ADJOURN NOTE: IF ANY PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE ON THE ABOVE MATTERS, HE /SHE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND FOR SUCH PURPOSES, HE /SHE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY IN EVIDENCE ON WHICH THE APPEAL IS BASED. TWO OR MORE ELECTED OFFICIALS MAY BE IN ATTENDANCE 2 FLORIDA SOLAR EAST QUALIFIERS ARTHUR WEST - #CWCO27561 JON FULLER #CPC032536 RECORD SUMMARY OF VIOLATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE TAKEN FROM THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT CONTRACTOR LICENSING DATABASE NOTES > 6/13/08 -KP -WORK WITHOUT PERMIT AT 762 BARBER ST ➢ 7/8/08 -KP -WORK WITHOUT PERMIT AT 1231 LARKSPUR ST- WOULD BE IN NEXT DAY -PER TAMMY > 7/16/08 -KP -WORK WITHOUT PERMIT -110 SALAZAR LN > 12/4/08 -KP -WORK WITHOUT PERMIT AT 701 PERIWINKLE DR > 12/11/08 -KP -WORK WITHOUT PERMIT AT 1464 WHITMORE ST- > 4/10/09 -TOLD FL SOLAR THEY NEED TO CLEAN UP EXPIRED PERMITS ➢ 4/24/09 -KP -PER TAMMY -WILL OVERNIGHT ALL FEES AND SEND ENGINEERED LETTER > 8/28/09 -KP -STILL ON HOLD - FAILED 3 INSPECTIONS AGAIN ON OLD PERMITS ➢ 9/18/09 -3 WORK WITHOUT PERMIT WHILE HAVING BEEN TOLD THEY ARE ON HOLD UNTIL OLD PERMITS ARE TAKEN CARE AND HAVE PASSED FINAL INSPECTION ➢ 3/3/10 -KP- DOUBLE PAID 10- 000200 WITH CHECK #5440 AND #5444 - APPLY $75 FROM 5440 ON NEXT PERMIT SUBMITTED ➢ 4/2/10 -PER WE- LICENSE HOLD- FINAL DETERMINATION LETTER SENT ON PERMIT NO. 09-000170- 362 LOBSTER TERR. MUST FINAL PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF ANY MORE PERMITS. A 9 /8 /10 -KP -302 EASY ST -SOLAR WITHOUT PERMIT $300 > 9/22/10 -KP -1533 DAMASK LN - HOLD - INSPECTION NEEDED > 3 /21 /11 -KP -SOLAR POOL AT 1557 QUATRAIN LN -NO PERMIT $300 > LEFT MESSAGES WITH CONTRACTOR'S OFFICE EMPLOYEES DONNA AND JESSICA REQUESTING TO SPEAK WITH QUALIFIER. BY KAREN PARK ON 3/22,3/28,4/20,5 /2,5/4,5/5/11 AND BY WAYNE ESELTINE ON 5/13,5/14, 5/15, 5/16/11. CALLS WERE NOT RETURNED. 0 Run: 5/26/11 11:34AM Page: 1 CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA Building Permits by Permit Number Included in this report: Permit 11 -000349 thru 11- 000349 All Permits Permit: 11 -000349 Type: SOLAR SYSTEM Work: SOLAR SYSTEM Description: SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEM -4 Location: 1844 BARBER ST Subdiv: SEBASTIAN HIGHLANI Owner: GARBOWSKI, EDWARD A (LE Street: 1844 BARBER ST Applied: 2/16/2011 By: ARTHUR WEST/ FL. SOLAR E/ Issued: GAS APPLI. : ADDIT. SIGNS: SPRINKLER H:D ACRES SQUARE FT. : OCCUP. LOA[: Notes: 2/23/11 -KP -LM 3 /15/11 -KP- TALKED WITH MITCH WILL RELAY MESSAGE -PER DAN WORK DONE WITHOUT PERMIT Cost: 7,350.00 Fees: 304.00 Parcel: 31391900001456000007.0 City: SEBASTIAN, FL 32958 -6256 By: Expires: 10/29/2011 Completed: 4/13/11 -KP -PER DONNA -WILL BE OVERNIGHT MAIL Contractor: Contractor: Number of permits printed: 1 Total Cost: 7,350.00 Total Fees: 304.00 (derf( A) a bu,1 0!, vy �.e, -ter +- ;r1 r1Act- Q o47 3/, /r/, it)orl{ 14-V17 rem Licensee Details Licensee Information Name: Main Address: County: License Mailing: County: LicenseLocation: County: License Information License Type: Rank: License Number: Status: Licensure Date: Expires: Special Qualifications Residential Solar Water Heater Construction Business WEST, ARTHUR E (Primary Name) FLORIDA SOLAR EAST (DBA Name) 1743 HUNTINGTON LANE SUITE 101 ROCKLEDGE Florida 32955 BREVARD 1743 HUNTINGTON LANE SUITE #101 ROCKLEDGE FL 32955 BREVARD 1743 HUNTINGTON LANE SUITE #101 ROCKLEDGE FL 32955 BREVARD Certified Specialty Contractor Cert Specialty CWCO27561 Current,Active 10/31/1983 08/31/2012 Qualification Effective 07/15/2003 View Related License Information View License Complaint Contact Us :: 1940 North 2:00:13 PM 5/24/2011 onroe Street, Tallahassee FL 32390 :: Ca €I.Center@dbpr.state.fl.us ; : Cu stc re .ta_t Center: 850,487.1395 The State of Horrid s an A O er F uyer. 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However, the department is precluded from disclosing any complaints which are confidential pursuant to Section 455.225(10), Florida Statutes. If you would like to file a new complaint it can be filed here. Complaints filed with the Division of Florida Land Sales, Condominiums, and Mobile Homes, the complaint forms and all information submitted to the Division are public records under the provisio of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, Florida's Public Record Law. Accordingly, any person may inspect the case file and may obtain copies of any of the materials in the file. The Division does not represent your private interests. Any action taken by the Division will be on behalf of the State of Florida. Complaints created by or filed with the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco become public upon the completion of the investigation. However, only those complaints created or filed since August 21, 2002, are available through this site. 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Search for Public Records Pertaining to Unlicensed Complaints Here Name: WEST, ARTHUR E Number Class incident Status Disposition Disposition Discipline Discipline Date Date Date 9813230 Licensed 05/19/1998 Closed Citation 07/07/1998 Citation 07/07/19c Activity filed Investigations 9813233 Licensed 05/19/1998 Closed Citation 07/07/1998 Citation 07/07/19c Activity filed Investigations 9813235 Licensed 05/19/1998 Closed Citation 07/07/1998 Citation 07/07/19c. Activity filed Investigations 9813221 Licensed 05/29/1998 Closed Citation 07/07/1998 Citation 07/07/19c. 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It you have any questions regarding DBPR's AEA web accessibility, please ,t:nnte - our Web Master at webmaster @dbpr.state.fLus. https:// www. myfloridalicense .com/viewcomplaint.asp ?SID= &licid= 812647 5/24/2011 9, FLORIDA SOLAR EAST QUALIFIERS ARTHUR WEST - #CWCO27561 JON FULLER #CPC032536 RECORD SUMMARY OF VIOLATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE TAKEN FROM THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT CONTRACTOR LICENSING DATABASE NOTES ➢ 6/13/08 -KP -WORK WITHOUT PERMIT AT 762 BARBER ST ➢ 7/8/08 -KP -WORK WITHOUT PERMIT AT 1231 LARKSPUR ST- WOULD BE IN NEXT DAY -PER TAMMY ➢ 7/16/08 -KP -WORK WITHOUT PERMIT -110 SALAZAR LN ➢ 12/4/08 -KP -WORK WITHOUT PERMIT AT 701 PERIWINKLE DR ➢ 12/11/08 -KP -WORK WITHOUT PERMIT AT 1464 WHITMORE ST- ➢ 4/10/09 -TOLD FL SOLAR THEY NEED TO CLEAN UP EXPIRED PERMITS ➢ 4/24/09 -KP -PER TAMMY -WILL OVERNIGHT ALL FEES AND SEND ENGINEERED LETTER ➢ 8/28/09 -KP -STILL ON HOLD - FAILED 3 INSPECTIONS AGAIN ON OLD PERMITS ➢ 9/18/09 -3 WORK WITHOUT PERMIT WHILE HAVING BEEN TOLD THEY ARE ON HOLD UNTIL OLD PERMITS ARE TAKEN CARE AND HAVE PASSED FINAL INSPECTION ➢ 3/3/10 -KP- DOUBLE PAID 10- 000200 WITH CHECK #5440 AND #5444 - APPLY $75 FROM 5440 ON NEXT PERMIT SUBMITTED ➢ 4/2/10 -PER WE- LICENSE HOLD- FINAL DETERMINATION LETTER SENT ON PERMIT NO. 09-000170- 362 LOBSTER TERR. MUST FINAL PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF ANY MORE PERMITS. A. 9/8/10 -KP -302 EASY ST -SOLAR WITHOUT PERMIT $300 A. 9/22/10 -KP -1533 DAMASK LN - HOLD - INSPECTION NEEDED ➢ 3 /21 /11 -KP -SOLAR POOL AT 1557 QUATRAIN LN -NO PERMIT $300 ➢ LEFT MESSAGES WITH CONTRACTOR'S OFFICE EMPLOYEES DONNA AND JESSICA REQUESTING TO SPEAK WITH QUALIFIER. BY KAREN PARK ON 3/22,3/28,4/20,5 /2,5/4,5/5/11 AND BY WAYNE ESELTINE ON 5/13,5/14, 5/15, 5/16/11. CALLS WERE NOT RETURNED. Run: 5/25/11 3:38PM Page: 2 Permit Expired Location CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA Expired Building Permits List Expiration Dates from 1/01/2005 to 5/25/2011 FLORIDA SOLAR EAST rl Permit Type Work Type 10- 000210 9/27/2010 668 BRUSH FOOT DR VOID VOID 10- 000248 9/05/2010 468 CONCHA DR VOID VOID —x-10- 000793 12/10/2010 1401 TRADEWINDS WAY SOLAR SYSTEM SOLAR SYSTEM --+ Type Outstanding Fees Amount 1 EP EXPIRED PERMIT FEE 75.00 �--- -->-10- 001465 3/30/2011 644 ERVIN ST SOLAR SYSTEM SOLAR SYSTEM '- Type Outstanding Fees Amount 1A REINSPECTION FEE 35.00 Z 1EP EXPIRED PERMIT FEE 75.00 Number of permits listed: 4 Total Outstanding Fees: 185.00 /557 Qvc�+r4i 3 /Zt /!i Sol fa/ r- 410 /4-Pf l e-k- on /j& & n i17 ((t,91 w/ pr--4-7,-7L: 3cre7r2 Run: 5/24/11 10:54AM Page: 1 CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA— Inspection History for Permit 10- 001465 �c,LtJl c� Permit: 10- 001465 Type: SOLAR SYSTEM Work: SOLAR SYSTEM Cost: 4,500.00 Description: SOLAR POOL HEATER Fees: 185.00 ---► Location:644 ERVIN ST Subdiv: SEBASTIAN HIGHLANI Owner: OLIVERA, JOHN Applied: 9/30/2010 By: FL SOLAR EAST Issued: 9/30/2010 By: KP Expires: 3/30/2011 GAS APPLI. : ADDIT. SIGNS: Completed: SPRINKLER H:D ACRES SQUARE FT. : Notes: 3 /15/11 -KP- -PER DONNA -WILL CATCH UP IN WEEK 4/19/11 -KP -LM 5 /9 /11 -KP -LM Contractor: FULLERJO FLORIDA SOLAR EAST 1743 HUNTINGTON LN Inspections: Type Inspected By Status NOTICE OF COMM. RECEIVED 10/07/10 KAREN PARK Accepted Comments: REC: 10/6/10 BK: 2449 PG: 1289 FINAL SOLAR SYSTEM 3/29/11 DAN HAINEY Rejected Comments: POOL SOLAR / THE HEADER STRAP BRACKETS MUST BE MOUNTED TO THE TOP CHORD OF A TRUSS IN EACH LOCATION , TOP & BOTTOM , NONE WERE MOUNTED PROPERLY Number of inspections printed: 2 "Perm i-i` e. X ire' 313W/ P lei t�u�( i n6 p -Ion - 3/0111 1 r *dettic_f., if, 75 4i 35 i - ��:;p , Run: 5/26/11 11:46AM Page: 1 CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA Inspection History for Permit 10- 000793 Permit: 10- 000793 Type: SOLAR SYSTEM Description: INSTALL SOLAR FOR POOL Location:1401 TRADEWINDS WAY Applied: 6/02/2010 By: FL SOLAR GAS APPLI. : SPRINKLER H:D SQUARE FT. : Notes: 3/22/11 -KP -PER MITCH -HE WILL CALL OWNER OF CO, SINCE NO -ONE KNOWS WHAT IS GOING ON 4/4/11 -KP -PER DONNA - Contractor: FULLERJO FLORIDA SOLAR EAST 1743 HUNTINGTON LN Inspections: Type Inspected By Status NOTICE OF COMM. RECEIVED 7/15/10 KAREN PARK Accepted Comments: REC: 6/2/10 BK: 2423 PG: 87 FINAL SOLAR SYSTEM 9/28/10 DAN HAINEY Rejected Comments: OTHER THAN THE APPROVED MOUNTING BRACKETS HAVE BEEN USED AT ALL AREA'S REQUIRED AT THE TOP & BOTTOM HEADER MOUNT LOCATIONS & THOSE BRACKETS ARE NOT MOUNTED TO THE TOP CHORD OF THE TRUSSES PER THE ENGINEER Work: SOLAR SYSTEM Cost: 5,995.00 Fees: 185.00 Subdiv: SEBASTIAN LAKES PL Owner: IMBERGAMO, CHARLES M & Issued: 6/10/2010 By: LML Expires: 12/10/2010 ADDIT. SIGNS: Completed: ACRES Number of inspections printed: 2 PcrmY!r7 EE,ird o`7 40/0 I'a l �1.15�d e c-�ia On q/ag1/0 Licensee Details Licensee Information Name: Main Address: County: License Mailing: LicenseLocation: FULLER, 30N GORDON (Primary Name) FLORIDA SOLAR EAST (DBA Name) 1859 STONEHILL COVE LAKE MARY Florida 32746 SEMINOLE License Information License Type: Rank: License Number: Status: Licensure Date: Expires: Special Qualifications Commercial Pool /Spa Contractor Construction Business Certified Pool /Spa Contractor Cert Pool CPC032536 Current,Active 11/21/1984 08/31/2012 Qualification Effective 06/22/2007 2:45:53 PM 5/24/2011 Types of Work Licensee Can Perform Commercial Pool /Spa Contractor This contractor can build or repair any swimming pool or spa, both public and private. This contractor's scope of work includes the installation and repair of equipment, work on interior finishes, the installation of package pool heaters, the installation of perimeter and filter piping, and the construction of equipment rooms or housing for pool /spa equipment. This contractor cannot make direct connections to water or sewer lines. Water treatment and cleaning that does nod. require the installation, construction, replacement, or modification of equipment does not require a license. Filters may be changed without a license. View Related License Information View License Complaint https:// www. myfloridalicense .com/LicenseDetail. asp ?SID= &id= A898F5922A9B258C009... 5/24/2011 2 :47:09 PM 5/24/2011 Complaint Details Displayed is a listing of public complaints regarding the person or entity selected. The only complaints that appear on this screen are public complaints against persons or entities that currently are licensed by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Such data includes complaints for which probable cause has been determined or where the subject of the complaint has waived his /her right to confidentiality. However, the department is precluded from disclosing any complaints which are confidential pursuant to Section 455.225(10), Florida Statutes. If you would like to file a new complaint it can be filed here. Complaints filed with the Division of Florida Land Sales, Condominiums, and Mobile Homes, the complaint forms and all information submitted to the Division are public records under the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, Florida's Public Record Law. Accordingly, any person may inspect the case file and may obtain copies of any of the materials in the file. The Division does not represent your private interests. Any action taken by the Division will be on behalf of the State of Florida. Complaints created by or filed with the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco become public upon the completion of the investigation. However, only those complaints created or filed since August 21, 2002, are available through this site. To ascertain the existence of public complaints pertaining to violations of alcohol and tobacco laws prior to that date, please submit a public records request by contacting us via phone at 850.487.1395 or via mail at Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 -1020. Additional search mechanisms are available to ascertain the existence of any public records pertaining to the unlicensed activity of the person or entity about which you are inquiring. Search for Public Records Pertaining to Unlicensed Complaints Here Name: FULLER, JON GORDON Number Class Incident Date 9517937 Licensed 12/20/1995 Activity Investigations Status Disposition Closed Citation filed Disposition Discipline Discipline Date Date 02/26/1996 Citation 02/26/1996 Contact Us :: 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee FL 32399 :: Call.Center @dbpr.state.fl.us :: Customer Contact Center: 8850.487.1395 The State of Florida is an AA/ EEO employer, Copyright 2007 -2010 State of Florida, Privacy Statement Under Florida law, e -mail addressees a.= public records. If you do not want your e -rnaii address released in response to a pten i;_- records request, do not send electronic rail to this , nti } Instead, contact the office by phone or by traditional :._,;i. YOU nat, questions regardi :e Cd0R's AF , web accessibility„ please contact our web NHaster at webmaster @dbpr.state.fLu https:// www. myfloridalicense .com/viewcomplaint.asp ?SID= &licid= 778080 5/24/2011 ADMINISTRATION ,,,,N" application to the building official and obtain the required per- mit. 105.1.1 Annual facility permit. In lieu of an individual permit for each alteration to an existing electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing or interior nonstructural office sys- tem(s), the building official is authorized to issue an annual permit for any occupancy to facilitate routine or emergency service, repair, refurbishing, minor renovations of service systems or manufacturing equipment installations /reloca- tions. The building official shall be notified of major changes and shall retain the right to make inspections at the facility site as deemed necessary. An annual facility permit shall be assessed with an annual fee and shall be valid for one year from date of issuance. A separate permit shall be obtained for each facility and for each construction trade, as applicable. The permit application shall contain a general description of the parameters of work intended to be per- formed during the year. 105.1.2 Annual permit records. The person to whom an annual permit is issued shall keep a detailed record of alter- ations made under such annual permit. The building official shall have access to such records at all times or such records shall be filed with the building official as designated. 105.1.3 Food permit. As per Section 500.12, Florida Stat- utes, a food permit from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is required of any person who operates a food establishment or retail store. 105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authori- zation for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code. Permits shall not be required for the following: Gas: 1. Portable heating appliance. 2. Replacement of any minor part that does not alter approval of equipment or make such equipment unsafe. Mechanical: 1. Portable heating appliance. 2. Portable ventilation equipment. 3. Portable cooling unit. 4. Steam, hot or chilled water piping within any heating or cooling equipment regulated by this code. 5. Replacement of any part which does not alter its approval or make it unsafe. 6. Portable evaporative cooler. 7. Self - contained refrigeration system containing 10 pounds (4.54 kg) or less of refrigerant and actuated by motors of 1 horsepower (746 W) or less. 8. The installation, replacement, removal or metering of any load management control device. Plumbing: 1. The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe provided, however, that if any concealed 1 1 1.4 trap, drain pipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code. 2. The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures, and the removal and reinstal- lation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement or rearrangement of valves, pipes or fixtures. 105.2.1 Emergency repairs. Where equipment replace- ments and repairs must be performed in an emergency situa- tion, the permit application shall be submitted within the next working business day to the building official. 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 cut- ting of any structural beam or load- bearing support, or the removal or change of any required means of egress, or rear- rangement of parts of a structure affecting the egress requirements; additionally, ordinary minor repairs shall not 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 wir- ing systems or mechanical equipment or other work affect- ing public health or general safety, and such repairs shall not violate any of the provisions of the technical codes. 105.2.3 Public service agencies. Reserved. 105.3 Application for permit. To obtain a permit, the appli- cant shall first file an application therefor in writing on a form furnished by the building department for that purpose. Permit application forms shall be in the format prescribed by a local administrative board, if applicable, and must comply with the requirements of Section 713.135(5) and (6), Florida Statutes. Each application shall be inscribed with the date of applica- tion, and the code in effect as of that date. For a building permit for which an application is submitted prior to the effective date of the Florida Building Code, the state minimum building code in effect in the permitting jurisdiction on the date of the applica- tion governs the permitted work for the life of the permit and any extension granted to the permit. 105.3.1 Action on application. The building official shall examine or cause to be examined applications for permits and amendments thereto within a reasonable time after fil- ing. If the application or the construction documents do not conform to the requirements of pertinent laws, the building official shall reject such application in writing, stating the reasons therefor. If the building official is satisfied that the proposed work conforms to the requirements of this code and laws and ordinances applicable thereto, the building official shall issue a permit therefor as soon as practicable. When authorized through contractual agreement with a school board, in acting on applications for permits, the building official shall give first priority to any applications for the construction of, or addition or renovation to, any school or educational facility. 2007 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE — BUILDING 102.2.6 This section does not apply to swings and other playground equipment accessory to a one- or two - family dwelling. Exception: Electrical service to such playground equipment shall be in accordance with Chapter 27 of this code. 102.3 Application of references. References to chapter or sec- tion numbers, or to provisions not specifically identified by number, shall be construed to refer to such chapter, section or provision of this code. 102.4 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and stan- dards referenced in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences occur between provisions of this code and referenced codes and standards, the provisions of this code shall apply. 102.5 Partial invalidity. Reserved. 102.6 Existing structures. The legal occupancy of any struc- ture existing on the date of adoption of this code shall be per- mitted to continue without change, except as is specifically covered in this code, or the Florida Fire Prevention Code, or as is deemed necessary by the building official for the general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public. 102.7 Relocation of manufactured buildings. 1. Relocation of an existing manufactured building does not constitute an alteration. 2. A relocated building shall comply with wind speed requirements of the new location, using the appropriate wind speed map. If the existing building was manufac- tured in compliance with the Standard Building Code (prior to March 1, 2002), the wind speed map of the Standard Building Code shall be applicable. If the exist- ing building was manufactured in compliance with the Florida Building Code (after March 1, 2002), the wind speed map of the Florida Building Code shall be applicable. SECTION 103 DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING SAFETY RESERVED SECTION 104 DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE BUILDING OFFICIAL 104.1 General. Reserved. 104.2 Applications and permits. Reserved. 104.3 Notices and orders. Reserved. 104.4 Inspections. Reserved. 104.5 Identification. Reserved. 104.6 Right of entry. Reserved. 104.7 Department records. Reserved. 104.8 Liability. Reserved. 2007 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE— BUILDING ADMINISTRATION 104.9 Approved materials and equipment. Materials, equip- ment and devices approved by the building official shall be constructed and installed in accordance with such approval. 104.9.1 Used materials and equipment. The use of used materials which meet the requirements of this code for new materials is permitted. Used equipment and devices shall not be reused unless approved by the building official. 104.10 Modifications. Reserved. 104.11 Alternative materials, design and methods of con- struction and equipment. The provisions of this code are not intended to prevent the installation of any material or to pro- hibit any design or method of construction not specifically pre- scribed by this code, provided that any such alternative has been approved. An alternative material, design or method of construction shall be approved where the building official finds that the proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the intent of the provisions of this code, and that the material, method or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in this code in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and safety. When alter- nate life safety systems are designed, the SFPE Engineering Guide to Performance -Based Fire Protection Analysis and Design of Buildings, or other methods approved by the build- ing official may be used. The building official shall require that sufficient evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate any claim made regarding the alternative. 104.11.1 Research reports. Supporting data, where neces- sary to assist in the approval of materials or assemblies not specifically provided for in this code, shall consist of valid research reports from approved sources. 104.11.2 Tests. Whenever there is insufficient evidence of compliance with the provisions of this code, or evidence that a material or method does not conform to the require- ments of this code, or in order to substantiate claims for alternative materials or methods, the building official shall have the authority to require tests as evidence of compliance to be made at no expense to the jurisdiction. Test methods shall be as specified in this code or by other recognized test standards. In the absence of recognized and accepted test methods, the building official shall approve the testing pro- cedures. Tests shall be performed by an approved agency. Reports of such tests shall be retained by the building offi- cial for the period required for retention of public records. 104.11.3 Accessibility. Alternative designs and technolo- gies for providing access to and usability of a facility for persons with disabilities shall be in accordance with Section 11 -2.2. SECTION 105 PERMITS 105.1 Required. Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any required impact- resistant coverings, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make 1.3 11 u ADMINISTRATION owner - builder limitations provided in this paragraph. To qualify for exemption under this paragraph, an owner must personally appear and sign the building permit application. The permitting agency shall provide the person with a dis- closure statement in substantially the following form: Disclosure Statement: State law requires asbestos abate- ment 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 asbestos abatement contractor even though you do not have a license. You must supervise the construction your- self. You may move, remove or dispose of asbestos -con- taining materials on a residential building where you occupy the building and the building is not for sale or lease, or the building is a farm outbuilding on your property. If you sell or lease such building within 1 year after the asbes- tos abatement is complete, the law will presume that you intended to sell or lease the property at the time the work was done, which is a violation of this exemption. You may not hire an unlicensed person as your contractor. Your work must be done according to all local, state and federal laws and regulations which apply to asbestos abatement projects. It is your responsibility to make sure that people employed by you have licenses required by state law and by county or municipal licensing ordinances. 105.4 Conditions of the permit. 105.4.1 Permit intent. A permit issued shall be construed to be a license to proceed with the work and not as author- ity to violate, cancel, alter or set aside any of the provisions of the technical codes, nor shall issuance of a permit pre- vent the building official from thereafter requiring a cor- rection of errors in plans, construction or violations of this code. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within 6 months after its issuance, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 6 months after the time the work is commenced. 105.4.1.1 If work has commenced and the permit is revoked, becomes null and void or expires because of lack of progress or abandonment, a new permit cover- ing the proposed construction shall be obtained before proceeding with the work. 105.4.1.2 If a new permit is not obtained within 180 days from the date the initial permit became null and void, the building official is authorized to require that any work which has been commenced or completed be removed from the building site. Alternately, a new per- mit may be issued on application, providing the work in place and required to complete the structure meets all applicable regulations in effect at the time the initial permit became null and void and any regulations which may have become effective between the date of expira- tion and the date of issuance of the new permit. —4.-105.4.1.3 Work shall be considered to be in active prog- ress when the permit has received an approved inspec- 1.6 tion within 180 days. This provision shall not be appli- cable in case of civil commotion or strike or when the building work is halted due directly to judicial injunc- tion, order or similar process. ��• 105.4.1.4 The fee for renewal reissuance and extension of a permit shall be set forth by the administrative authority. 105.5 Expiration. Reserved. 105.6 Suspension or revocation. Reserved. 105.7 Placement of permit. The building permit or copy shall be kept on the site of the work until the completion of the project. 105.8 Notice of commencement. As per Section 713.135, Florida Statutes, when any person applies for a building per- mit, the authority issuing such permit shall print on the face of each permit card in no less than 18- point, capitalized, bold- faced type: "WARNING TO OWNER: YOUR FAILURE TO RECORD A NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT MAY RESULT IN YOUR PAYING TWICE FOR IMPROVE- MENTS TO YOUR PROPERTY. IF YOU INTEND TO OBTAIN FINANCING, CONSULT WITH YOUR LENDER OR AN ATTORNEY BEFORE RECORDING YOUR NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT." 105.9 Asbestos. The enforcing agency shall require each building permit for the demolition or renovation of an existing structure to contain an asbestos notification statement which indicates the owner's or operator's responsibility to comply with the provisions of Section 469.003, Florida Statutes, and to notify the Department of Environmental Protection of his or her intentions to remove asbestos, when applicable, in accordance with state and federal law. 105.10 Certificate of protective treatment for prevention of termites. A weather- resistant job -site posting board shall be provided to receive duplicate treatment certificates as each required protective treatment is completed, providing a copy for the person the permit is issued to and another copy for the building permit files. The treatment certificate shall provide the product used, identity of the applicator, time and date of the treatment, site location, area treated, chemical used, per- cent concentration and number of gallons used, to establish a verifiable record of protective treatment. If the soil chemical barrier method for termite prevention is used, final exterior treatment shall be completed prior to final building approval. 105.11 Notice of termite protection. A permanent sign which identifies the termite treatment provider and need for reinspection and treatment contract renewal shall be pro- vided. The sign shall be posted near the water heater or elec- tric panel. 105.12 Work starting before permit issuance. Upon approval of the building official, the scope of work delineated in the building permit application and plan may be started prior to the final approval and issuance of the permit, provided any 2007 FLORIDA BUILDING CODE — BUILDING