Posted on: February 24, 2021
A high quality video file sent to the building department can be used for HVAC change-out inspections provided they are clear and provide sufficient detail an
Standard Operating Procedure for a video tape inspection for HVAC change outs (residential only)
• A high quality video file sent to the building department can be used for HVAC change-out inspections provided they ar...
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Building Official Bulletins
Posted on: January 15, 2021
Automatic Transfer switches can only be installed with a permit for a generator at the time the generator is installed. They cannot be prewired separately in advance for a future generator.
It is becoming a regular practice to install automatic transfer switches when wiring a new home without a generator permit and installation of a generator. This equipment is part of a backup power system and needs to be designed and installed with conside...
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Building Official Bulletins
Posted on: January 4, 2021
When more than one MEP permit is required, a general construction permit will also be required.
Projects involving more than one MEP permit will also require a general construction permit. Cabinet/countertop replacement work involving any MEP permit will require a general construction permit.
Individual permits for any MEP are intended to be used fo...
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Building Official Bulletins
Posted on: January 4, 2021
Furniture storage, furnishing of new buildings not allowed until TCO/CO
Early storage of furniture will not be allowed in new buildings prior to issuance of a TCO/CO. Florida Building Code states:
[A]111.1Use and occupancy.
A building or structure shall not be used or occupied, and a change in the existing use or occupancy clas...
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Building Official Bulletins
Posted on: September 18, 2020
All General Construction Permits for residential and commercial, new structures and additions, require separate roof permits and separate trade permits.
All General Construction Permits for residential and commercial, new structures and additions, require separate roof permits and separate trade permits. The General Construction Permit only covers the structure, which includes windows and doors. A builder...
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Building Official Bulletins
Posted on: July 6, 2020
For all new generator permit applications, The City of Fernandina Beach will require the following items:
July 6, 2020
Bulletin B-02-2020
To: All Contractors
From: Stephen Beckman, CBO, CFM
Subject: New Generators
For all new generator p...
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Building Official Bulletins
Posted on: June 25, 2020
New requirement for 500yr/0.2% flood zone per ordinance 2019-26
June 25, 2020
Bulletin F-01-2020
To: All Contractors
From: Stephen Beckman, CBO, CFM
Subject: Elevation Certificate Reviews and re...
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Building Official Bulletins
Posted on: May 11, 2020
Required items for a Planning and Conservation review include original, sealed and scaled surveys
May 11, 2020
Bulletin B-01-2020
To: All Contractors
From: Stephen Beckman, CBO, CFM
Subject: Survey requirements
This notice is int...
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Building Official Bulletins
Posted on: February 6, 2020
This information will be to ensure compliance with local ordinances Land Development Code in effect. These requirements are to be effective immediately since these are all already part of the local requirements.
February 4, 2020
Bulletin B-01-2020
To: All Contractors
From: Stephen Beckman, CBO, CFM
Subject: New submittal requirements
For all...
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Building Official Bulletins
Posted on: January 2, 2020
Stainless or Aluminum only. No corrosive steel allowed per ordinance.
January 2, 2020
Memorandum
To: All Contractors
From: Stephen Beckman, CBO, CFM
Subject: Electrical Services
This memorandum is to notify contractors that our current City ordinances require:
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Building Official Bulletins