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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOwner Builder AffidavitPlanning & Development Services Department Building & Code Regulations 2300 Virginia Avenue FAUGfort Pierce, Florida 34982(772) 462-1553 OWNERBUILDER AFFIDAVIT DISCLOSURE STATEMENOZO F.S. 489.103 (7) EXEMPTIONS ermittinn 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 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. Initial Here. If you sell or lease a building you have built or improved within one year after constructionomplete, then a presumption is created that it was built or improved for sale or lease, which is a violation of this exemption. Initial Here. You may not delegate the responsibility for supervising work to a licensed contractor who is not li ensed to perforn. the work being done. Your construction must comply with all applicable' laws, ordinances, building codes, -and zoning regulations, ni 1al 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 mus- t bundled in a civil court with the advice of an "attorney. This department will not mitigate any contract disputes. I`a Pere. I understand that if I compensate any person or company for work performed they are required to'�e 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. IIn-ittiial Here. I understand that ifany person that is unlicensed and uninsured gets injured on my constructio pro -they may 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, s�Zilding permit 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 ckn wledged on this day of of 20. ! OwnerBuilder lgnature STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF . ..... The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before nie this �`� day of Q V �. 20ad by �� `Z dri • % �Q �� who is personally known to nil, or who has, produced v 1. 1, as identification. ter` DEANNp`�IF-G NENS .,...., \ � � k =- MY COMMISSION 0 GG 022023 Signatur�:off �ary Type or Print Name of Nota ' ;+r 16, 2020 Title: Notary Public ' Q£ edT" �cllndenvdters Commission Number �0 j g;P go dTtuuNo , t� ST. LUCI E .^y Planning and Development Services Department Building & Code Regulation Division Ins'pettibn-S , ' Helpful. Hints -for Owner Builders Schedulinq 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 Countv'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 in 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 Za.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 :;-, Ma Chissoe rY- 772-370-2543 i :.: ;;Stepi'e'n Poreba ;.-,,;.772-475-1063 _ Clyde ;H9erffeifing& 772-200763'86 'Doug_.Harvey.- :-7..72-370-2542