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IMPORTANT ITEMS TO REMEMBER
WHEN SUBMITTING PERMIT APPLICATION: A Site Plan is required showing setbacks, fire separation, overhead and underground utilities, septic tanks Owner/Builder Affidavit (if applicable) must be signed in person at building department Contractors must be registered with the County and have current liability and workers compensation insurance Three sets of construction drawings are required for non-residential work and two sets for residential
PRIOR TO FIRST INSPECTION: Notice of Commencement (NOC) for jobs in excess of $2,500.00 Preliminary Pest Certificate Road & Bridge Approval for Right-of-Way Permit Preliminary Soil Compaction (FAX copy) Form Board Survey (if applicable)
PRIOR TO FINAL INSPECTION: Final Pest Certificate Final Septic Approval Approved Road & Bridge Inspection Original Soil Compaction Finish Floor Elevation or Elevation Certificate
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY: Solid Waste and Fire Assessment fees must be paid Fire Fighter Safety Building Marking System emblem must be installed
Code Editions Now in Effect in Okeechobee County
CURRENT CODE BOOK EDITIONS IN EFFECT
2007 Florida Building Code, Building (With 2009 FBC Supplements 1 and 2) BOAF Model Administrative Code 2007 Florida Building Code, Building Chapter 11 Accessibility 2007 Florida Building Code, Building Chapter 13 Energy 2007 Florida Building Code, Residential 2007 Florida Building Code, Mechanical 2007 Florida Building Code, Plumbing 2007 Florida Building Code, Fuel Gas 2007 Florida Building Code, Existing 2006 International Property Maintenance Code 2008 National Electric Code NEC (NFPA 70) 2002 Installation of Sprinkler Systems NFPA 13 2005 National Fire Alarm Code NFPA 72 2006 Life Safety Code NFPA 101 2007 Florida Fire Prevention Code
A complete set of the 2007 Florida Building Codes Are available at the County Library with Yellow 2009 supplement pages
CONTRACTOR LICENSES
YOUR CONTRACTORS’ LICENSE NUMBER IS REQUIRED This is a reminder to all contractors that, in accordance with Florida Statutes (FS) 489.119, the contractors’ license number shall appear in any offer of services. This includes, but is not limited to; business proposals, bids, contracts, or advertisement; even business cards. In addition, per FS 489.119 (6)(c), “If a vehicle bears the name of a contractor or business organization, or any text or artwork which would lead a reasonable person to believe that the vehicle is used for contracting” the license number “must be conspicuously and legibly displayed with the name, text, or artwork. ”Failure to include the license number in advertisement carries a minimum fine of $250 and a maximum fine of $1,000 for the first offense. 
WELCOME TO THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT WEB SITE
The Okeechobee County Building Department is responsible for ensuring public safety through enforcement of The Florida Building Code, Florida Statutes, County Ordinances, and Federally mandated construction codes. We recognize that safe buildings are an integral part of maintaining a safe and economically viable community. Our staff is dedicated to providing professional, quality customer service to those whom we serve. Our philosophy is based on equal enforcement of building codes in an atmosphere of cooperation and open communication. This website is intended to promote that communication and make our services easier to access. 
EQUIPMENT FOR INSPECTION ACCESS
In accordance with the Florida Building Code, Section 109.1, it is the responsibility of the contractor to provide equipment required for inspector access to perform required inspections. This equipment includes, but is not limited to; an OSHA approved ladder, scaffolding, etc.
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