Frequently Asked Questions

Call the office at 813-780-0020 and we can tell you if the inspection passed or failed. If the inspection failed, additional information is written and left on the job site.

Call the office at 813-780-0020 and we can tell you the results of your inspections or plan review comments.

If the inspection requires the inspector to enter your building or there are animals on the property, someone must be there to meet the inspector.

Permits are required in the Florida Building Code.  The following  activities require a building permit unless exempted in writing by the Building Official:

• Erection
• Construction
• Alteration or repair of a building
• Structure
• Electrical
• Gas
• Mechanical or plumbing system.  

Permits are required for sheds and similar outbuildings. (Florida Building Code)

A request must be made prior to six months from the issue date of the permit. Only one extension request will be granted for a period of 90 days, and there is a $15 charge per trade processing fee.

All permitted construction must be inspected.  You must call  813-780-0020 to schedule the inspection. Any inspection called before 7:00 a.m. will be scheduled the same day.       

Because of the volume of inspections, we are unable to provide an estimated time of arrival for our inspector;  however, his normal field hours are from 7:00am - 3:30pm.  If the inspection has been carried over from  the previous workday, the inspection will be given priority on the  morning of the next work day.

All construction needs to be permitted whether the job is considered  "minor" or not.  This is to ensure safety, quality construction, and code compliance.

Two sets of plans are needed.