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St. Lucie County Planning &. Development Services 11
Building, & Code Regulations Division .
Residential Addition Checklist "
When you submit your building permit application for an addition (attached additions, garages, or other
Accessory buildings) to a single-family residence, duplex, triplex, RV or Mobile Home, you should use the
following checklist to determine if your application submittal is complete. Only complete applications will be
accepted for processing.
A completely filled out building permit application must be
Building Permit
1
Application
submitted, including all required information and'enclosed
forms. The application must be signed by the applicant and
notarized.
Notice of
1
A recorded Notice of Commencement for all construction with
Commencement
a value exceeding $2,500 has to be submitted at time of building
permit application.
Construction Plans
2 sets
All proposed construction must be accurately shown on the
plans including, but not limited to: electrical wiring, plumbing,
heat/air-conditioning, gas piping, windows and doors. Both sets
must be signed and sealed by a Florida registered engineer and
include truss plans. All floor plans must be stamped by the
Health Department, if a septic permit is required. Please contact
the Code Compliance Division at 772-462-1553 for more
information.
Subcontractor Forms
1 each
One subcontractor agreement with original signature is required
for each subcontractor on the job. The building permit cannot
be issued until it has been determined that all subcontractors are
properly licensed and registered. The use of unlicensed
contractors is strictly prohibited.
Surveys
2
Boundary surveys are required for all building permits involving
a primary structure, and for allaccessory structures with a
construction value exceeding $10,000. The surveys must be
signed/sealed by a registered Florida surveyor. All surveys must
be stamped by the Health Department if a septic permit is
required. Please see our survey requirement sheet for specific
requirements.
Energy Calculation
2 of each
All forms -must bear the original -signatures of the creator and
Forms
the contractor.
Manual J's
Wind Load Calculation .
2
It must be signed/sealed by a Florida registered engineer.
Form
Filled Lands Affidavit
1
This form is required for all construction, except for interior
renovation. It must bear the original notarized signature of the
property owner. This affidavit serves to notify the property
owner of their responsibility riot to adversely impact their
neighbor's properties with storm water drainage and runoff.
Products Review
2
The Engineer of Record must certify all components listed on
Affidavit
the product affidavit per the submitted plans. To be accepted
for review this affidavit must be completely filled out and
signed and sealed. The actual design pressures must be noted
on the sealed drawings for each component opening.
County Health
2
If you are planning to use or expand an existing septic tank, or
Department Septic
if you are installing a new septic tank, or if you are adding
Tank Permit
living area, you must first obtain Health Department approval
for the system. All surveys and the construction plans must
bear the original Health Department approval stamp.
Recorded Warranty
1
If the property has been purchased within the last six months,
Deed
the Property Appraiser records may not be up to date. In this
case we must see a recorded warranty deed in your name to
verify ownership.
Owner/Builder
1
When the application is applied for under the owner/builder
Affidavit
provisions of Chapter 489.103(7), F.S. the applicant for this
building permit must personally appear before our building
permit technicians to sign the affidavit.
Vegetation Removal
1
Applies to all residential properties. A completely filled out
Permit
vegetation removal application must be submitted with the
building permit application. A specific plan for tree removal
and preservation is required. Please include a copy of the
survey or plot plan if applicable. For more information please
contact the Environment Resources. Department at 772-462-
2526.
Flood Elevation
2
If your property is located within a designated flood zone and
Certificate
your addition exceeds 50% of the total value of .your house,
you are required to file an original flood elevation certificate,
signed and sealed by a Florida registered surveyor.
Notes:
* Additional information beyond that contained in above checklist may be required in order to ensure a
complete review of your building permit application.
* All impact fees will have to be paid at the time of permit issuance.
* You are required to call for all inspections as indicated on your building permit and for a final inspection.
We will attempt to schedule the inspection for the next business day.
* If you have any questions, you are encouraged to ask our staff in the Code Compliance Division. Please
call 772-462-1553 for further information.
Rev. 03/15/2011