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Building & Code Regulations
2300 Virginia Avenue
Fort Pierce, Florida 34982
(772) 462-1553
OWNER/BUILDER AFFIDAVIT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
F.S. 489A03 (7) EXEI4PTIONS
State law requires construction to be done by licensed contractors. You have applied fora 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 theconstruction 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 law and by un
or municipal licensing ordinances. Initial
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 violation 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, building des,
and zoning regulations. Initial
I understand that the building official and inspectors are not there to design or give advice on how-to 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.
Initial
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 liable for the
cost of the license. Initial �Ciz�
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 related mQdigal
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 ownerlbuilder exemption shall be reported by the Building and
Zoning Department to the Florida State Department of Professional Regulation. Signe an acknowledged on this
day of _ of 20,M .
Owner/Bm er Signature
STATE OF FLORIDA
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Signature of Notary
Title: Notary Public
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before me this %0 day of Mc,� , 20�
who is personally known to me, or who has
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Commission Number
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Planning p• d Development
COUNTY Services Department
Building & Code Regulation Division
Inspections
Helpful Hints for Owner Builders
Scheduling Inspections
Inspections are typically performed the day after the inspection is scheduled.
There are two ways to schedule an inspection:
a. Call 772-462-2172 or462-2165 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., or
b. Go to www.stlucieco.org, click on permits, click on online building inspection
system.
1. Enter permit number
2. Enter confirmation number (this number is on the top of your building
permit next to the building permit number.)
3. Enter
4. Click on the request next to the inspection you want to schedule.
5. You can schedule an inspection online until 9 pm Monday —Friday for next
day inspection service. On Friday, the inspection will be scheduled for
Monday. On Saturday and Sunday, the inspection will be scheduled on
Tuesday.
Day of Inspection
• Go to www.stlucieco.org, click on permits, click on daily inspection schedule.
• Locate your address or permit number, the screen will show the inspector name
and whether the inspection is in the morning or afternoon.
• Inspections are listed in order of scheduled site visit.
• Inspectors are available by phone at the numbers listed below from 7am till 4pm.
Andy Wentz
772-249-9502
Greg Smyth
772-370-0482
Walter Pride
772-370-2539
Dave Johnson
772-370-2548
Wanda Gahn
772-204-4237
Mary Chissoe
772-370-2543
Stephen Poreba
772-475-1063
Clyde Heffelfinger
772-200-6386
Doug Harvey
772-370-2542