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OWNERUILDER AFFIDAVIT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT '"r•Lucie Countyent
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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 law and by county
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, then 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 tope rorm
the work being done. Your construction must comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, building codes, and
zoning regulations. Initial Here.
I understand that the building official and inspectors are not there to design or give advice on how to meet the
minimum code. Initial Here.
I understand that as an owner-builder that any contract disputes with sub-contractors and I must be handled i -eclvil
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 liable for the cost of the
license. Initial Here.
I understand that if any person that is unlicensed and uninsured gets injured on my construction project-the ay be
entitled to workmen's compensation. I could be held liable for all doctor, lawyer and related medical cost, which
could include loss of wages during recovery from their injury. Initial Here.,
To qualify for this exemption under this subsection, an owner must personally appear, sign the buil ' mit
application,and initial the above
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 exemption shall be reported by the Building and Zoning
Department to the Florida State Department of Professional Regulation. Signed and acknowledged on this
day of P of 20?b
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The Ajcregoing instru ent wa acknow`ledged before me this day of
by J 11Y L ' � ? _P=, who is personally known to me,or who has
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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 or 462-2165 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., or
b. Go to St..Lucie County's Website, 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 St. Lucie County's Website, 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 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