HomeMy WebLinkAboutOWNER-BUILDER AFFIDAVITState law requires construction to be
exemption to that law. The exemption allows
though you do not have.a license. You must
may build or improve farm outbuildings, a o
may also build or improve a commercial buil
use or occupancy. You may not build or impr
If you sell or lease a building you have buil
presumption is created that it was built or im
may not hire an unlicensed person to act as
your responsibility to make sure that people
municipal licensing ordinances. You may
contractor who is not licensed to perform the
laws, ordinances, building codes, and zoning r
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inning & Development Services Department
Building & Code Regulations
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Fort PIerce, Florida 34982
V (772) 462-1553 MAR 19 2018
WIT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
(7) EXEMPTIONS ST. Lucia County, Permitt!-d i
done by licensed contractors. You have applied for a permit under an
you, as the owner of your property, to act as your own contractor even
provide direct, on -site supervision of the construction yourself. You
rie-family or two-family residence for your use and occupancy. You
ding at a cost not exceeding $75,000.00 as long as it is for your own
ove said structures for the purposes of selling or leasing.that building.
t or improved within one year after construction is complete, then a
proved for sale or lease, which is a violation of this exemption. You
your contractor or to supervise people working on your building; it is
employed by you have licenses required by state law and by county or
not delegate the responsibility for supervising work to a licensed
work being done. Your construction must comply with all applicable
egulations. Initial
I understand that the building official and inspectors are not there to design or give advice on hoyrio meet
the minimum code. I 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 attotne� . This department will not mitigate any contract disputes.
Initial
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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 lia a for th
cost of the license. I 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 related medico
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
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 S te4e Department of Professional Reg tion. Signed and acknow dged o his
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STATE OF FLO
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The foregoing instrument w 1
acknowledged before me this day of Y 20L ,
by �, ►� ��rtC1A (W I who is personally known to me, or who has
nrnrinceA / Cl _ I11 I as identification.
Signature of Notary Type or Print Name of Notary .(Seal)
Title: Notary Public Commission Number
I<AREN S. NI7SE]N
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Planning and Development
Services Department
Building & Code Regulation Division
nsaections
.Helpful Hints for Owner Builders
Schedulinq Inspections
• Inspections are typically perfo�med the day after the inspection is scheduled.
• There are two.ways to schedule an inspection:
a. Call 772-462-2172 or46212165 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., or
b. Go to www.stlucieco.org, 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.
6. For residential fences inspections, submit compliance affidavit to the
permitting office after the fence is completed. It can be emailed to
Permits@St. Lucieco.org.
Day of Inspection
• Go to www.stlucieco.orq, 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 lin the morning or afternoon.
• Inspections are listed in order of scheduled site visit.
• Inspectors are available by phone at the numbers listed below from 7am till 4pm.
Andy Wentz
772-249-9502
Gary Scheigner
772-370-2543
Greg Smyth
772-370-0482 (7 a.m. — 3 p.m.)
Walter Pride
772-370-2539
Dave Johnson 772-370-2548
Clyde Heffelfinger 772-200-6386