Permit Training Power Point Slides

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PERMIT REFRESHER TRAINING
Building Code Administration
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PERMIT REFRESHER TRAINING

• What is a Permit ?
• Why are Permits required ?
• Are there any legal aspects ?
• What do we need to do ?

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WHAT IS A PERMIT ?

• Definition according to Florida Building Code, Ch
  1, Section 104, pg 1.3.
• An application process that allows owners,
  authorized agents, or contractors to
• Construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move,
  demolish, or change the occupancy or occupant
  content of a building or structure, or any
  outside area being used as a part of the
  buildings designated occupancy
• Or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair,
  remove, convert, or replace any electrical, gas,
  mechanical, or plumbing system, the installation
  of which is regulated by the technical codes
• Or to cause any such work to be done, shall first
  make application to the building official and
  obtain the required permit for the work.

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WHY ARE PERMITS REQUIRED ?

• According to Title XXXII, Florida Statute 553,
  Section 79, para (1).
• It is unlawful for any person, firm, corporation,
  or governmental entity to construct, erect,
  alter, modify, repair, or demolish any building
  within this state without first obtaining a
  permit from the appropriate enforcing agency or
  from such persons as may, by appropriate
  resolution or regulation of the authorized state
  or local enforcing agency, be delegate authority
  to issue such permits, upon the payment of such
  reasonable fees adopted by the enforcing agency.

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WHY ARE PERMITS REQUIRED ?

• Also in FS 553, Section 80.
• Para (6) Notwithstanding any other provision of
  law, state universities, community colleges, and
  public school districts shall be subject to
  enforcement of FL Building Code such as
  permitting, plan reviews, inspection fees, etc.

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ARE THERE ANY LEGAL ASPECTS?

• According to Title XXXII, Florida Statute 553,
  Section 80, para (6)(d).
• Facility maintenance permit is valid for 1 year
• A detailed log of alternations and inspections
  must be maintained and annually submitted to the
  building official.
• If an outside inspection agency inspects (I.e.
  Florida Building Commission) or the University
  building official finds a pattern of code
  violations, issuance of future annual facility
  maintenance permits maybe withheld.
• Potential outcomes could result in
• Open the university to outside inspection
  agencies from the County, or other agencies.
• Additional fees being charged for inspections (as
  high as 150 hour)
• Longer lead times and call-ins for inspections

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WHAT DO WE NEED TO DO?

• New policy letter
• Covers electrical, HVAC, mechanical, plumbing,
  roofing, building repair/renoviation, and life
  safety.

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WHAT DO WE NEED TO DO?

• ELECTRICAL
• Pulling of wire whether new or replacement any
  rework or new installations of any switch gear,
  panels, electrical fixtures, lighting poles, or
  motor control circuits. Normal replacement of
  single devices (switches, receptacles, etc.),
  lamps, ballasts, and fixtures are not included.
• MECHANICAL (HVAC)
• Installation of any new A/C equipment, change
  out or repair of compressors, change out or
  repair of motors, or any duct modifications
  involving a trunk line. Minor items such as
  relocation of supply grilles, belt replacements,
  or filters are not included.

Rule of thumb when in doubt, go ahead and log it
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WHAT DO WE NEED TO DO?

• MECHANICAL (OTHER MISC.)
• Any modification to exiting or installation of
  new chill or hot water piping, mechanical
  controls, gas or fuel piping, storage tanks, or
  boiler
• PLUMBING
• Any new supply, vent, waste piping, or any new
  work on the supply side of valves (stops). Minor
  items such as replacing/servicing fixtures or
  valves are not included.
• ROOFING
• Any re-roofing or roof repair over threshold of
  400 value.

Rule of thumb when in doubt, go ahead and log it
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WHAT DO WE NEED TO DO?

• BUILDING REPAIR/RENOVATION
• Any modifications to load bearing members,
  including beams, walls, headers, joist, or
  rafters. Any modifications to fire rated walls
  or ceilings. Relocation or re-swinging of any
  doors (interior and exterior) or changes to
  exiting hardware. Relocation or replacement of
  exit signs, emergency lights, or fire suppression
  equipment. In residential sleeping rooms, the
  replacement or relocation of operable or fixed
  windows. Any work to existing stairs, ramps, or
  steps.
• LIFE SAFETY
• (To be inspected by Fire Marshall) Any
  modification of fire suppression or alarm
  systems.

Rule of thumb when in doubt, go ahead and log it
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WHAT DO WE NEED TO DO?

• Dont forget, Product Approval Guidelines are
  now out too (5 Dec 2003). What are the options
  under the new law?
• Local product approval, which means that the
  product is
• approved only for that particular jurisdiction
  or for a specific
• project or
• Statewide product approval can be obtained
  under the optional statewide product approval
  program.
• What products are covered by the Florida Product
  Approval system?
• Window
• Skylights
• Exterior doors
• Shutters
• Roofing
• Panel walls
• Structural components
• New and innovative building envelope products

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?? QUESTIONS ??