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Services Department
wilding & Code Regulations
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Fort Pierce, Florida 34982
(772) 462-1553
OWNERBUILDER AFFIDA YIT DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
F.S. 489.103 0) EXEMPTIONS
State law requires construction to be done b' licensed contractors. You have applied for a permit under an
exemption to that law. The exemption allows you, a 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- amily or two-family residence for your use and occupancy. You
may also build or improve a commercial buildi g at a cost not exceeding $75,000.00 as long as it is for your own
use or occupancy. You may not build or impro a said structures for the purposes of selling or leasing that building.
If you sell or lease a building you have buil or improved within one year after construction is complete, then a
presumption is created that it was built or i proved for sale or lease, which is a violation of this exemption. You
may not hire an unlicensed person to act your contractor or to supervise people working on your building; it is
your responsibility to make sure that peo0e employed by you have licenses required by state law and by county or
municipal licensing ordinances. You ay not delegate the responsibility for supervising work to a licensed
contractor who is not licensed to perfor the work being done. Your construction must comply with all applicable
laws, ordinances, building codes, and z ning regulations. Initial_
I understand that the buildi official and inspectors are not there to design or give advice on how to meet
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, 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 maybe responsible and liabl 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 related medical
cost, which could inelle loss of wages during recovery from their injury. Initial
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To qualify for this exemption under this subsection, an owner must personally appear and sign the building
Permit application and initial the above.
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acknowledge that I have read and understand the above disclosure statement and that I further
y violation of the terms of the owner/builder exemption shall be reported by the Building and
t to the Florida State Department of Professional Regulation. Signed and acknowledged on this
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Inspec ions
Helpful Hints for
Scheduling Inspections
• Inspections are typically performed the 6
• There are two ways to schedule an inspe
a. Call 772-462-2172 or 462-2165 betw
b. Go to www.stlucieco.org, click on pen
system.
1. Enter permit number
2. Enter confirmation number (this nL
permit next to the building permit r
3. Enter
4: Click on the request next to the in:
5. You can schedule an inspection of
day inspection service. On Friday,
Monday. On Saturday and Sunda
Tuesday.
6. For residential fences inspections,
permitting office after the fence is
Permits@St.Lucieco.org.
Day of Inspection
• Go to www.stlucieco.ora, click on permits
• Locate your address or permit number, th
and whether the inspection is in the morn
• Inspections are listed in. order of schedule
• Inspectors are available by phone at the i
Andy Wentz
772-249-9502
Gary Scheigner
772-370-2543
Greg Smyth
772-370-0482
Walter Pride
772-370-2539
Dave Johnson
772-370-2548
Clyde Heffelfinger 772-200-6386
wner Builders
after the inspection is scheduled.
n 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., or
s, click on online building inspection
mber is on the top of your building
umber.)
)ection you want to schedule.
line until 9 pm Monday —Friday -for next
:he inspection will be scheduled for
the inspection will be scheduled on
bmit compliance affidavit to the
n0eted. It can be emailed to
click on daily inspection schedule.
screen will show the inspector name
ng or afternoon.
J site visit.
umbers listed below from 7am till 4pm.
(7 a.m. IL 3 p.m.)