Contractor Asbestos Notification Statement

Per Florida Building Code 105.9 Asbestos. The enforcing agency shall require each building permit for the demolition or renovation of an existing structure to contain an asbestos notification statement

Per Florida Building Code 105.9 Asbestos. The enforcing agency shall require each building permit for the demolition or renovation of an existing structure to contain an asbestos notification statement which indicates the owner’s or operator&...

Change of Use Permits

A building permit for Change of Use is required when the use or Occupancy Classification of a Building or Tenant Space is changed

A building permit for Change of Use is required when the use or Occupancy Classification of a Building or Tenant Space is changed, as determined by the Florida Building Code – Existing Building Ch. 10 and the Florida Fire Prevention Code. The St...

Drinking Fountains

We often get questions concerning drinking fountain requirements when a single unit is specified.

Section 403 of the Florida Building Code – Plumbing 6th Edition (2017)

States: 403.1 minimum number of plumbing fixtures. Plumbing fixtures shall be provided in the minimum number as shown in table 403.1, based on the actual use of the building o...

Notice of Commencement

an owner or the owner’s authorized agent shall record a Notice of Commencement i

713.13 (1) (A) Except for an improvement that is exempt pursuant to S 713.02 (5) an owner or the owner’s authorized agent before commencing to improve any real property, or recommencing completion of any improvement after default or abandonment,...

Asbestos Removal

Moving, removal or disposal of asbestos-containing materials on a residential building

105.3.6 Asbestos Removal

Moving, removal or disposal of asbestos-containing materials on a residential building where the owner occupies the building, the building is not for sale or lease, and the work is performed according to the owner-builder limitatio...

Window and door minimum submittal specifications

the following requirements apply for windows; doors and garage doors during new installations or replacements.

In accordance with the 2017, 6th Edition, Florida Building Code, Section 1709.5 and the 2017, 6th Edition, Florida Residential Code, Section R609, the following requirements apply for windows; doors and garage doors during new installations or replacement...

Issuance of CO and CC's

This memorandum is to clarify the procedure for issuance of CO’s and CC’s.

This memorandum is to clarify the procedure for issuance of CO’s and CC’s.  In order to schedule a building final inspection, all other inspections for the project must be complete and approved.  This includes HDC, tr...

Beach Re-nourishment 2019/2020

Please see the below information from the US Army Corps of Engineers regarding the upcoming beach re-nourishment in Fernandina Beach. Public entry to the beach will be provided at all public access points for the duration of the project. North Beach Park ...

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee would like to reach the community regarding its purpose and how citizens can get involved. If you'd like a member of the Committee to speak to your organization, or if you have ideas or feedback, please email: crc2020@fbfl.org

Closed Captioning

Closed captioning is now available for live and archived meeting videos filmed after October 1, 2019. Meetings filmed prior to October 1, can be captioned upon request.

Special Events/Banner Contacts

Beginning October 1, all Special Event and Banner permitting will be handled through the City's Parks and Recreation Department. Most procedures will remain the same. Questions may be addressed to Jodi (904-310-3358) or Alisha (904-310-3366) at the Atlant...

Virtual Inspections

The City of Fernandina Beach Building Department is launching a pilot program for virtual inspections. Citizens and contractors will be able to schedule inspections for roof repairs and heating/air change-outs via Skype, creating more flexibility and grea...

On Beach Parking

Effective following the May 7, Regular City Commission Meeting, parking at Seaside Beach will not be permitted from 9:00 pm - 6:00 am year round. Hours for public beach access parking lots are posted accordingly.

Fender Marine Marina Repair Schedule

Fender Marine Marina Repair Schedule

Notice Regarding City of Fernandina Beach's Public Records Custodian

The Office of the City Clerk is the City of Fernandina Beach’s custodian of public records. Pursuant to Section 119.12, Florida Statutes, the contact information for the City of Fernandina Beach’s custodian of public records i...Read on...