7101 - BUILDING PERMITS AND THE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICE

School Board of Charlotte County

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7101 - BUILDING PERMITS AND THE CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICE
The School Board recognizes that on March 1, 2002, the 2001 Florida Building Code became effective, requires that the District establish a Code Enforcement Office, employ a Building Code Administrator (BCA) and/or subcontract for code enforcement services. Approved project plans will be reviewed for code compliance, permits issued, and the work inspected. Two (2) types of permits will be issued: annual facility maintenance permits and/or building permits.
Annual Facility Maintenance Permits

Each school or facility will be issued an annual facility maintenance permit to facilitate routine maintenance, emergency repairs, building refurbishment, and minor renovations of systems or equipment. Qualifiers for this type of permit will be the Operation and Maintenance Director and/or his/her designee. Permits will be issued in the name of each facility. The amount expended per maintenance project may not exceed $200,000. A facility maintenance permit is valid for one (1) year. A detailed log of alterations and inspections must be maintained and annually submitted to the BCA. The BCA retains the right to make inspections at the facility site as s/he considers necessary.

Building Permits

Building permits are required for new construction, additions, remodeling and renovations. District project managers and/or their contractors will submit application for a permit to the Code Enforcement Office. District project managers will have Phase III documents reviewed by licensed architect/engineer as required by Florida Statute. Upon review by the BCA, a permit will be issued and work inspected. When the work is deemed complete, the BCA will issue a Certificate of Occupancy.

Design Services

The Board or volunteer service organization which under takes any project that includes new construction, addition, remodeling, and structural modifications shall have plans and specifications prepared by a licensed design professional as required by State Requirements for Education Facilities 4.1(2).

Board approved projects will be governed by the standard District contracts. Volunteer project sponsor(s) will submit a standard partnership agreement for project approval prior to commencement of work.

Contractors

All construction on Board-owned property including volunteer or service organization projects, shall be performed by state-certified or licensed general contractors and subcontractors, or locally registered subcontractors where their registration is valid, as required by State Requirements for Education Facilities 4.1(5) and shall follow approved processes as described under Florida Statute.

F.S. 1013.37, 1013.38
F.A.C. 104.1.1