Is it the intent of FBC 105.1 to allow
residential homeowners to obtain the building
permit and the MEP permits for their residence
and hire and supervise qualified licensed sub
contractors to work under the home owners for
mechanical, electrical, or a plumbing permit?
Interpretation #6615
Published September 01, 2010
Original Request
- Code Version
- 2007
- Code
- BUILDING
- Code Description
- Chapter
- 1
- Section
- 105.1
- Topic
Question
Answer Published 09/01/2010 at 6:56 PM
No, unless the hired contractors are paid hourly as
employees of the homeowner and all taxes and insurance,
including workers compensation are paid by the homeowner.
Additionally, the homeowner must personally supervise the
work.
employees of the homeowner and all taxes and insurance,
including workers compensation are paid by the homeowner.
Additionally, the homeowner must personally supervise the
work.
Commentary
This is not a legally binding opinion. An attorney should
be consulted for legal issues and opinions, including IRS
and Workers Compendsation issues as well as interpretation
of Florida Statutes. This opinion is based on Chapter 1 of
the Florida Building Code related to permitting and
authorization for work done in Florida under the Florida
Building Code.