NOTICE OF UPCOMING CHANGES TO THE FLORIDA BUILDING CODE
Building Plans Review and Inspection Division staff reviews and approves building plans and inspects construction projects for compliance using the most recently adopted Florida Building Codes. Staff also provides permit intake services for all Building Applications, along with fiscal services for the entire department. In addition, Intake staff also provides completeness checks for the electronic plan review and associated documents.
Please note to submit specific types of project permits ONLINE, you must be registered with the County’s Accela Citizen’s Access portal and be a registered contractor. The ONLINE permitting process does not allow projects to be submitted when the project requires any type of plan(s) or projects that are outside of the specific types of projects listed within the ONLINE Applications.
Electronic Plan Review is provided through the Electronic Application Submittal Process using ProjectDox software. To access this service, click on the Electronic Plan Review blue bubble. Once the application has been processed an email will be provided to upload the rest of the required project information. Depending on the type of project, all required information must be submitted, including the application, project plans, and essential documents to achieve a complete submittal. Without a complete submittal, the project cannot begin the processing of the project.
Did you know building inspections for certain types of construction projects such as new construction, repairs, alterations and additions to residential buildings can be scheduled for after hours and on Saturdays, for a fee of $82.24/hr (minimum 2 hours)? To take advantage of this service, call 850-606-1398 to schedule your after-hours or Saturday inspection.
In order to recognize the sacrifices made by those who have served in the military, the Board of County Commissioners has adopted a Resolution to waive all building, development services, and environmental permit review fees for honorably discharged veterans with 100% service connected disability, or to surviving spouses of military personnel killed in action. Please call (850) 606-1300 and ask for the Building Plans Review Service Advisor for more information.
Solar permit applications may also be submitted through the Electronic Application Submittal Process using ProjectDox software. This service is available to all licensed solar, electrical, plumbing and pool contractors. For an overview of solar permitting requirements, please click here. Leon County offers a three-business day turnaround time for small rooftop solar PV permits. Solar permit submissions must be complete and must include all necessary information provided in the solar checklist to achieve the three-business day turnaround time.
If you are a registered contractor and have a solar master permit file recorded in our office, you may apply online and potentially receive your permit within minutes. If you have not registered for this time saving service, please contact our office at 606-1300 for information on how to register for Accela Citizen's Access.
* Permit submissions must be complete and must include all necessary information provided in the solar checklist.