§ 9-6. Compliance with codes; permits; prerequisites, revocation of permits.

(a)

Permit required . After the adoption of a code for any such trade or trades as herein provided, it shall be unlawful for any person to construct, alter, repair, remove, or demolish any building, improvement, or structure, or perform any electrical or plumbing work, or perform any other trade as provided within the scope of this chapter, except where such work is performed in accordance with the terms of the applicable technical code, and where the person performing such work has obtained a permit therefor from the division of building safety, which permit shall only be issued in accordance with zoning classifications established by the county. Such permit shall be issued upon payment of such reasonable fees as shall be set forth in a schedule of permit fees to be adopted by the BCC.

(b)

Prerequisites . As a prerequisite to obtaining a permit, the person performing such work shall be:

(1)

A homeowner and/or property owner performing such work himself as set forth in the Florida Statutes, this chapter, and related technical codes; or

(2)

In possession of a certificate of competency issued by the county in accordance with this chapter; or

(3)

A state-certified contractor who has registered a license with the building official. Such registration of license shall occur upon presentation of the license and proof of public liability insurance, property damage insurance, and workers' compensation insurance coverages, along with payment of an administrative fee. Thereafter, registration may be maintained on an annual basis upon payment of an annual administrative fee.

The administrative fee shall be a reasonable fee necessary to cover the administrative costs of such licensing registration and maintenance of such records. The fee shall be set forth in a schedule of fees to be adopted by the BCC.

(4)

In good financial standing with the division of building safety, having no outstanding debts due to unpaid permit fees, checks returned to the county as uncollectible, or other similar indication of financial irresponsibility.

(c)

Revocation of permit . Any permit issued under this chapter shall be revocable by the building official at any stage of work upon written notice to the permittee stating the grounds for the revocation. Appeal of a decision to revoke a permit shall be treated as an appeal of a building official decision and shall follow those procedures set forth in section 9-11-(c).

(Code 1965, § 6-7; Laws of Fla. ch. 67-1828, § 7; Ord. No. 87-25, § 6, 7-21-87; Ord. No. 91-2, § 7, 1-15-91; Ord. No. 2001-26, § 1.A., 12-18-01; Ord. No. 2005-13 , § 1(D, HH), 10-4-05; Ord. No. 2015-06 , § 1, 2(A), 6-16-15)