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Planning P P&Development Services Department
COUNTY Building&Code Regulations
2300 Virginia Avenue
Fort Pierce,Florida 34982
(772)462-1553
IOWNER/BUILDER AFFIDAVIT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
F.S.489.103(7)EXEMPTIONS
State law requires construction 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 contractor even
though you do not have a license. You,must provide direct, on-site supervision of the construction yourself. You.
may build or improve farm outbuildings, a one-family or two-family residence for your use and occupancy. You
may also build or improve a commercial building at a cost not exceeding$75,000.00 as long as it is for your own
use or occupancy. You may not build or improve said structures for the purposes of selling or leasing that building.
You may not hire an unlicensed person to act as your contractor or to supervise people working on your building; it
is your responsibility to make sure that people employed by you have.licenses required by state lawargil,b.y�ounty
or municipal licensing ordinances. Initia
If you sell or lease a building you have built or improved within one year after construction is
complete,then a presumption is created that it was built or improved for sale or lease,which is a viol t'on of
this exemption. Initial
You may not delegate the responsibility for supervising work to a licensed contractor who is not licensed to
perform the work being done. Your construction must comply with all applicable laws, ordinances,build' codes,
and zoning regulations. Initial
I understand that the.building official and inspectors are not there to design or give advice on how t meet
the minimum code. Initial()
I understand that as an owner-builder that any contract disputes with sub-contractors and I must be handled
in a civil court with the advice of an attorney. This department will not mitigate any contract disputes.
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I understand that if I compensate any person or company for work performed they are required to be
licensed in this jurisdiction. If for some reason they do not possess a license,I may be responsible and liablf�or,t
cost of the license. Initial
I understand that,if any person that is unlicensed and uninsured gets injured on my construction project-
they may be entitled to workmen's compensation. I could be held liable for all doctor, lawyer and relate al
cost,which could include loss of wages during recovery from their injury. Initial
I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand the above disclosure statement and that I further
understand that any violation of the terms of the owner/builder exemptions 11 be reported by the Building and
Zoning Departure t to the Florida State Department of Professional RegulaOuilde
and acknowledged on this
day of of 20)'U.
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STATE OF FLORIDA'
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The fore oing instrument was ac owledged before me this�� day ole 20—"
by t n ?—e who is personally known to me,or who has
produced as identification.
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Signature of Not u- 'fydje or Print Name of Notary (Seal)
Title:N61,5M Public Commission Number
SLCPDSD Revised 02/7/20
AUDREY B.HUMPHREY
W COMMISSION#GG 300617
EXPIRES:March 6,2002,3 7
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