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O Planning&Development Services Department
Building&Code Regulations
2300 Virginia Avenue
Fort Pierce,Florida 34982
(772)462-1553
OWNER/BUILDER AFFIDAVIT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
F.S.489.103('n 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, onsite 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 comm ercial,building ata 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
or municipal licensing ordinances. ,
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If you sell or lease a building you have built or improved within one year after construction is complete, t en a
presumption=is,created. that it,was;built or improved for sale or lease,:which is a violation of this.exemption
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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'imst'comply with all applicable'.laws,'ordinances, building c;odesd
zoning regulations. Initial Here
I understand that.the building--official and inspectors,:are not thereto,design,or. give-advice on how tominimum code. Initial HereI understand that as an owner-builder that any contract disputes with sub-contractors and I must be handled
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 s
jurisdiction:' If for some'reason they do'not possess a license; I may be responsible and liable._for the cot f
license. 'Initial Here.
I understand that if any person that is unlicensed and uninsured gets injured on my-construction project-they.Favy
entitled to workmen's compensation. I could be held liable for all doctor, lawyer'and:related`rnedical"c'o'st,'11Whj0h
could include-loss of wages during recovery!from their injury. Initial Here:
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HelpfutHints 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 772-4,62-2172 or 462-2165.between 8,.a.m..and 5 p.m.,.or .. „
b. .Go to St. Lucie County'sWebsite,.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 l nspection
• Go to St. Lucie County's Website, click on permits, click on:daily inspection
schedule.
• Locate your address or ,permit number, the'screen will show`ttie inspector name
and whether the inspection is in the morning or aftemoon.'
• Inspections are listed in order of scheduled site visit.
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inspectors are available_by phone.at the numbers listed belowfrom 7a.m..until
4p.m.
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 ;