Interpretation #6943

Published March 08, 2012

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Original Request

Code Version
2010
Code
EXTBLDG
Code Description
Existing Building
Chapter
1
Section
109.2
Topic
permit fees

Question

Is it the intent of section 109.2 to authorize the local building department to charge a permit fee to the general contractor based on the full value of all improvements including the full value of all subcontractors work. And, additionaly require his subcontractors to apply for a subcontractor permit based on the full value of the subcontractors portion of work ?

Answer Published 03/08/2012 at 10:43 AM

Yes the code and law authorizes the local jurisdiction to
charge a permit fee to cover the costs of enforcing the
Florida Building Code.

Commentary

Regulation of Fee Schedules is not within the scope of the buildng code. Fee schedules, and the specific application of the schedule, is adopted by the local commission or council (jurisdiction).