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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOwner-Builder AffidavitPlanning & Development Services Department Building &• Code Regulations 2300 Virginia Avenue Fort Pierce, Florida 34982 (772) 462-1553 OWNER/BUILDER AFFIDAVIT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT F.S. 4891.103 (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. 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. 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. 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 must comply with all a �licaWp laws, ordinances, building codes,'and zoning regulations. Initial 'I a VV _ I understand that the building official and inspectors are- not there to design or give advice on howto o eet the minimum code. Initial I understand that as an owner -builder that any contract disputes with sub -contractors and I must be handled in a civil court with the advice of an attorney. This department will not mitigate any contract disputes. Initial 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 I understand that if any person that is unlicensed and uninsured gets injured on my construction project - they may be entitled to workmen's compensation. I could be held liable for all doctor, lawyer and relat me 'cal cost, which could include loss of wages during recovery from their injury. Initial To qualify for,this exemption under this subsection, an owner must personally appear and sign the building permit application and initial the above. I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand the above disclosure statement and that I finther 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 A uLQ of 20 O Builder Signature STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF NI �r Y7�� S The fppregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this � day of V l 20—C; by L Rs&-r ./1/ who is personally known to me, or who has produced as identification.10L �•� gnature of Type or Print Name of Notary ISE-11 ""r�P'��$eallGEORGE SI {EFTS 35296 Title: No Public Commission NumberF ' `S�ct j,t� "- F1fPCOMMISSIONb r 1,201 X . a EXPIRES: November 11, 2019 RP 4PO Bonded Thru Notary Public Underwriters SLCPDSD Revised 05/15/2014 E2 Planning and Development COUNTY Services Department Building 8- Code Regulation Division Inspections 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. If you want a courtesy phone call one hour before the inspection, make your request and leave your phone number with the operator. Or b. Go to www.stlucie.ong, 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. To request one hour advance notice, click on add note, insert one hour advance notice and phone number. 6. You can use the online system anytime. _Day of Inspection. • Go to www.stlucie.org, click on permits, click on daily inspection schedule. • Locate your address or permit number, the screen will show the inspector name and the order in which the inspection is scheduled. • Inspections are listed in order of scheduled site visit for each inspector geographically for entire county. • Inspectors are available by phone at the numbers listed below from 7am till 4pm. Andy Wentz Gary Scheigner Greg Smyth . Walter Pride Dave Johnson 772-249-9502 772-370-2543 772-370-0482 772-370-2539 772-370-2548