Builders Services

Florida Building Code 7th Edition (2020)

The new FBC will go into effect January 1, 2021

Florida Building Code 7th Edition

Florida Statute 553.80(7)(b) Permit & Inspection Report. FY ending September 30, 2019

Permits Applied for 27,035

Permits Issued 26,091

Inspections Requested 42,944

Inspections Completed 42,792

Private Provider Inspections 39

OCTOBER 1, 2020 - NEW FEE SCHEDULE

Beginning October 1, 2020 Builders Services will be charging a Credit Card Fee of 2.75% per transaction.

2021 FEES

PERMITS CAN BE EMAILED TO PERMITTINGTEAM@BAYCOUNTYFL.GOV OR FAXED TO 850-248-8384

THEY MUST BE COMPLETE, SIGNED AND HAVE A LEGABLE EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SIGNED BY AN AUTHORIZED AGENT OF THE CONTRACTOR AND MUST BE NOTARIZED.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.

TO SCHEDULE AN INSPECTION CALL 850-248-8350

FOR PLAN REVIEW QUESTIONS YOU CAN EMAIL

PBEAUCHENE@BAYCOUNTYFL.GOV

MMCCLURE@BAYCOUNTYFL.GOV

HURRICANE MICHAEL

For additional information and contacts regarding municipal jurisdictions, temp housing, and debris removal please click here.
Note: The 50% rule is only applicable if the structure is located in a flood zone. See FAQs and below for additional information. For other than in a flood zone, repairs must meet the 6th Edition Florida Existing Building Code for repairs or an alteration if changing the original layout of a building, for an addition if adding to the height or area of a building, and for a change of use if using the building for a different purpose than the existing certificate of occupancy was issued.
Regarding window/door replacement: The code does not require all windows to be replaced. Only the damaged windows that are replaced need to meet code for wind design. If the total cost of the renovation exceeds 30% of the assessed value of the structure, then the windows or doors need to meet the energy code. But only for those items replaced.

Flood Zone Substantial Damage Packet

Owner Builder Affidavit

Notice of Commencement

NAILING AFFIDAVIT

Understanding substantial damage/improvements in flood zones

Difference between substantial damage in flood zone and substantial structural damage

PERMIT FEES

Florida Codes on line

Wind-borne debris area Bay County

Contact Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Association for roofing questions

Code requirements for asphalt shingles

Existing Building Code Requirements for Reroofing