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COUNTYBuilding&Code Regulations RECEIVED
• R I + A 2300 Virginia Avenue
Fort Pierce,Florida 34982 APR.2 2 2021
(�72)462-1553
I'^.rmltCi^g Department
O,WNERBUILDER AFFIDAVIT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT St. Lucie Courrty
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 you I 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 pervise people working on your buil ' ; it
is your responsibility to make sure that people employed by you have licenses required by state 1 an o ty
or municipal licensing ordinances. Initia
If you sell or lease a building you have built or improved within one year after constr o is
complete, then a presumption is created that it was built or improved for sale or lease,which i A I f
this exemption. Initial
You may not delegate the responsibility for supervising worko a licensed contractor who is no
perform the work being done. Your construction must comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, '1 in ,
and zoning regulations. Initial
I understand that the building official and inspectors are not there to design or give advice o ho eet
the minimum code. Initial
I understand that as an owner-builder that any contract disputes with sub-contractors and I must be ed
in a civil court with the advice of an attorney. This department will not mitigate any contract disputes.
Initia
I understand that if I compensate any person or company or work performed they are req ' be
licensed in this jurisdiction. If for some reason they do not possess a license, I may be responsible and liabl the
cost of the license. Init
I understand that if any person that is unlicensed and uninsured gets injured on my construction o'dict-
they may be entitled to workmen's compensation. I could be held liable for all doctor, lawyer and related cal
cost,which could include loss of wages during recovery from their injury. Initi
To qualify for this exemption under this subsection, an owner must personally appear and sign th ' ding
permit application and initial the above
I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand the �bove disclos sta ent and that I further
understand that any violation of the terms of the owner/builder exemption shall report by the Building and
Zoning DepartRient to t e Florida State Department of Professional ation Si cknowledged on this
day of Y of 20")l .
Own rB r Signa e
STATE OF FLORIDA �
COUNTY OF 6_V�
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 'ka. day of Q S`' ,20-%A_1
by G vs - 1 ';P-% t'c who is personally known to me,or who has
produced- t_ as identification.
Signature of Not T e or Print Name of Not (Sdyjc)NNA GIVENS
g y yp X ;' Y°pe4'• Public state of Florida
Title:Notary Public Commission Number X-r o�5 _�: NoiarY
SLCPDSD Revised 02/7/20 i a Commission HH Oa6359
`°� oFF c3:` µy Comm.Expires Jan 2a,2025
��Bonded through National Notary Assn.
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