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Permitting Your Project

The First Step

FLORIDA LAW- GENERAL INFO FOR ALL STATES

When is a building permit required?
Miami-Dade County uses a uniform building code called the Florida Building Code. This code can be purchased from the Miami-Dade Building Code Compliance Office located at 140 West Flagler Street, 16th floor. Section 104.1.1 of the Florida Building Code states: "Any owner, authorized agent, or contractor who desires to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy or occupant content of a building or structure, or any outside area being used as part of the building's designated occupancy (single or mixed) or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert, or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by the technical codes, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit for the work. Permits are required for replacement of windows and sliding glass doors, as well as screen enclosures, storage sheds and carports of canvas or metal.

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How do I get a building permit?
Building permits are issued in the name of the person's) performing the work. Only licensed contractors, or owners/builders may obtain a permit. Owner/builder permits are limited to the new construction of one single family residence per 24 month period and interior remodeling of commercial buildings is limited to $5,000 in value. The following is a description of the steps required to obtain a permit: Fill out a Permit Application including a folio number (13 digit number from property tax statement or Miami-Dade County Property Appraisers, 111 N.W. 1st Street, 7th floor). Owner/builder must attach proof of ownership (warranty deed, closing statement or tax receipt) and sign the Instructions to Owner/Builder Form. Submit two sets of plans to include (as applicable) site/plot plan, floor plan with location of plumbing and electrical fixtures, elevations, electrical service panel, cross sections of structural walls with details of materials and fasteners, roof framing plan, and energy calculation (when new structures or additions are air conditioned). Stamp the back of both copies on each sheet with 4"x 6" sign-off stamp located at our Permit Records Section. Stamp and date one office copy and the other job copy. Submit your permit application and stamped plans at the Permit Counter to obtain a processing number. The permit clerk will enter into the computer the information from your application. The Permit Counter will keep your plans for routing through processing. They will direct you to pay an up-front permit fee at the cashier. You will be notified once processing is completed. After all reviews have been signed off, please pay the permit fee at the cashier and the permit card will issued.
NOTE: Some projects will require a concurrency review and the payment of impact fees. You will be informed and directed by a processor.

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Where do I get a permit?
There are different building jurisdictions. Each city has it's own building official who issues building permits for work within that city's limits. If you live in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, the Miami-Dade County Building Department will issue building permits. We have two locations to obtain permits. If you wish to receive information and forms for obtaining a permit, please call one of our offices.

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Why get a permit?
It's the law! A permit brings you the service of Building Department Plans Reviewers and Inspectors who are experts in their field. In addition to giving advice, they approve each phase of your project, checking to see that the work is done in accordance with the code and the approved plans. Working without a permit is illegal and can result in fines and cause problems if and when you sell your house.

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What happens if I have been cited for beginning construction prior to obtaining a permit?
If the construction conforms to code and your plans are acceptable, the permit will be issued and appropriate inspections will be made. If the construction does not conform to code, you have two options: Construction must be brought into compliance or construction must be removed. If the construction is not permitted under any circumstances, then it must be removed. You must have a permit to demolish and an inspection must be made to ensure that it has been demolished and the property cleared.

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What are the penalties?
The penalty is double the permit fee for each permit required for the job. Team Metro may also cite the property owner for construction without a permit. The citation penalty is $500. A fee schedule of permit costs can be obtained from the website or permit section.

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How long does it take to get a permit?
The following types of permits can be filed through the Building Department at 11805 S.W. 26 Street (Coral Way) between 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday on a "walk-thru" basis. Most Building Department reviews will be completed in several days. Residential Property One story additions less than 1,000 square feet Minor repairs, remodeling and alterations Corrections to plans labeled as walk-thru Accessory structures less than 1,000 square feet Sheds, gazebos, chickees, carports Pools and spas Fences and walls Tennis courts Structural decks (wood, concrete) not on grade Screened porches, patios, enclosures Plant houses and shade houses Awnings Revisions to permitted plans Lost plans Window replacement Barns and stables with a span truss of 15 feet or less Commercial Property Minor repairs, repairs, remodeling and alterations costing less than $100,000, excluding restaurants and dry cleaning establishments or other uses which involve expanded plumbing, electrical or mechanical systems Fences Interior signs Paving and drainage (except for DERM) Landscaping Renewals and revisions (change of contractor & minor plan changes) Lost plans Barns and stables with a truss span of 15 feet or less (if there is an existing structure on the property) Pools and spas Tennis and racquetball courts Permits for new construction are processed between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Residential permits take approximately 30 working days and commercial permits take approximately 50 working days for processing. These time projections are for initial plans review only.

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How will I know when I need inspections?
Inspection depends on what is involved in the project. Simply stated, an inspection is required prior to covering up any part of the construction.

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Who assumes the responsibility if a contractor tells me to get an owner/builder permit?
The owner is responsible. It is up to the owner to ensure that the contractor obtains his own permit. This permit makes the contractor legally responsible for their portion of the work. If you hire a contractor, it is your responsibility to ensure that the contractor is licensed and insured. Always ask to see the permit for your project. If no permit is obtained, you (the owner) are legally responsible. The status of a contractor's license can be verified with the Office of Building Code Compliance at (305) 375-2901.

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How and when are inspections performed?
Inspections are performed from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Your plans and permit must be at the construction site and the address properly posted and visible from the street. The job to be inspected must be accessible. An OSHA approved ladder must be available if needed. Inspectors are located at the Miami-Dade County Permitting and Inspection Center. Inspectors are available to speak to the public from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. To request an inspection, you need your permit number and three digit inspection type. The hours to call for an inspection are from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Inspections requested prior to 4:00 p.m. are performed the next business day. To request an inspection, please call one of the following telephone numbers: (786) 315-2100, (305) 233-0614, (305) 271-1242.

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Do I need insurance for anyone helping me with the construction?
It is the owner's responsibility to obtain insurance for all those on the job except licensed contractors. Check with your insurance agent. Your homeowner's policy may provide coverage or you may need a rider to your policy to cover your liability. Since October 1, 1989, contractors are required by State Law to carry Workers' Compensation Insurance if they have one or more employees.

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May I do my own work?
If you plan to do the work, you are required to provide adequate proof of your ability to each of the processors, in the discipline you are requesting to work. Additionally, owner/builders are limited to one permit per, year two period for the construction of a new single family residence.

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For how long is a building permit valid?
A building permit is valid provided an approved inspection is obtained within 180 days of its issuance, and an approved inspection is obtained every 180 days until completion.

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Can I draw my own plans?
If the estimated cost of the construction is less than $15,000, your plans do not require a seal by a Florida licensed architect or engineer.

How to Fill Out a Building Permit

The items listed below correspond to the items listed on the building permit application(s).

Folio # - This is issued at the Property Appraiser's Office. Permit counter clerks have this information on the electronic file and will place this on the application for you if you do not have it available.
Zone - This is information provided by the Zoning Code Services Division, which defines what your property is zoned for.
Lot, Block, Subdivision - This information can be found at the County's Record Division, and is the legal description of the property, which will be on a survey, tax record, etc.
Type of Work - Check off whatever applies. For roofs, this line is located at bottom of the application with other needed information. Answer all questions that are applicable to your job.
Describe - Put in the scope of the work you are performing.
Estimated Job Value - Put in the estimated value of the job.
Job Name & Address - For residential projects, this will usually be the property owner's name and the address of the job. For commercial projects, the job name may be the project name and the address would be the location of the project.
Owner's Name & Address - Put in the address of the owner(s) of the property where the work is being done.
Tenant/Lessee - Put in the name and address of any person(s) or company(s) who are renting the property.
Contracting Firm & Address - Put in the name(s) and address(es) of the all person(s) and/or company(s) who have been contracted (or subcontracted) to do the work. Use extra sheets, if necessary.
Architect/Engineer & Address - Put in the name and address of any architect or engineer who may be involved with the project.
Present Use & Proposed Use - Put in present and proposed use of the property, i.e., residential, commercial, industrial, utilities, open space, park, etc.
For Mobile Home Permit Applications - Signatures are required from the owner/manager, the set up & tie down and Contractor name, plumbing hookup and Contractor name, Electric Hookup and Contractor name, and the Mechanical Hookup Contractor.
Number of Stories, Bays, Families, Bedrooms, & Bathrooms - Fill in all blanks, as applicable to your project.
For Signs Only - Check off the applicable Sign Type and Sign Purpose.
Bonding Company& Address - Put in the name and address of any company holding a bond on any part of the project.
Mortgage Lender's Name & Address - Put in the name and address of the mortgage lender for the construction on the project.
Fee Simple Titleholder's - Put in the name and address of the fee simple titleholder. This should be on the deed of the property.

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INSPECTION PROCESS

Inspections can be requested/scheduled in three different ways:

VRU: Inspections may be requested by phone via the automated VRU (Voice Response Unit). At this time, the customer enters the confirmation number which is located on the second line of the permit and enter the respective codes that are on the back of the instruction sheet. The VRU is available to schedule inspections or make queries on the results of inspections made 24 hours a day. Click on above Phone Numbers button for important phone numbers.

FAX: Inspection requests may be faxed in using an approved form, which is available on-line (see "Applications"). Click on above Phone Numbers button for Important Phone Numbers.

PHONE: Inspections can be requested by calling 954-831-4000 and scheduling an inspection. Customers must have their permit number, and they must know the type of inspection they want. Upon receipt of an inspection request, inspections are scheduled the following workday. Phone call-ins and faxes requesting inspections are accepted until 3:00 P.M. Click on above Phone Numbers button for Important Phone Numbers.

POSSE: In the very near future, it will be possible for authenticated users approved by BCSD, to schedule their own inspections as well as obtain results of previous inspections.

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CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY (C.O.) PROCESS

C.O.s for properties are issued by the Building Official, after all final inspections with appropriate approvals have been completed, and all holds from other agencies have been released. Once these actions are completed, and all fees concerning your permits have been paid, your project will be issued a Certificate of Occupancy. Small projects such as air conditioning and hot water tank change-outs/replacements, electrical service upgrades, modifications and repairs, burglar alarm installations, storage sheds, etc., do not require a C.O. Click on above Phone Numbers button for Important Phone Numbers.

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WARNING TO PROPERTY OWNERS
SUMMARY OF FLORIDA CONSTRUCTION LIEN LAW

YOUR FAILURE TO RECORD A NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT MAY RESULT IN YOUR PAYING TWICE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO YOUR PROPERTY. SEE THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING AND RECORDING A NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT ON THE BCSD WEBSITE.

IF YOU INTEND TO OBTAIN FINANCING, CONSULT WITH YOUR LENDER OR AN ATTORNEY BEFORE RECORDING YOUR NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT.

ACCORDING TO FLORIDA'S CONSTRUCTION LIEN LAW (SECTIONS 713.001-713.37, FLORIDA STATUTES), THOSE WHO WORK ON YOUR PROPERTY OR PROVIDE MATERIALS AND ARE NOT PAID IN FULL HAVE A RIGHT TO ENFORCE THEIR CLAIM FOR PAYMENT AGAINST YOUR PROPERTY. THIS CLAIM IS KNOWN AS A CONSTRUCTION LIEN. IF YOUR CONTRACTOR OR A SUBCONTRACTOR FAILS TO PAY SUBCONTRACTORS, SUB-SUBCONTRACTORS, OR MATERIAL SUPPLIERS OR NEGLECTS TO MAKE OTHER LEGALLY REQUIRED PAYMENTS, THE PEOPLE WHO ARE OWED MONEY MAY LOOK TO YOUR PROPERTY FOR PAYMENT, EVEN IF YOU HAVE PAID YOUR CONTRACTOR IN FULL. IF YOU FAILTO PAY YOUR CONTRACTOR, YOUR CONTRACTOR MAY ALSO HAVE A LIEN ON YOUR PROPERTY. THIS MEANS IF A LIEN IS FILED YOUR PROPERTY COULD BE SOLD AGAINST YOUR WILL TO PAY FOR LABOR, MATERIALS, OR OTHER SERVICES THAT YOUR CONTRACTOR OR A SUBCONTRACTOR MAY HAVE FAILED TO PAY. FLORIDA'S CONSTRUCTION LIEN LAW IS COMPLEX AND IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT WHENEVER A SPECIFIC PROBLEM ARISES, YOU CONSULT AN ATTORNEY.

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FLORIDA'S CONSTRUCTION LIEN LAW

Per Florida Statute 713, you are subject to attachment of your property if persons who work on your property are not paid for the labor, materials or other services that may be provided in connection to your project.

This means that if your hire a contractor and he/she does not pay his/her suppliers, and subcontractors, you may be held liable for any unpaid bills.

In order to alleviate this situation, it is suggested that you ask your contractor for a "Release of Lien" form, which eliminates your property from the threat of lien proceedings.

Once work has begun, if partial payments are requested from your contractor, ask for a "Partial Release of Lien" to cover all supplies and labor expended to that point.

Before the final payment is made to your contractor, make sure your contractor obtains and provides a copy to you, of releases he has obtained from all parties involved with the project. You can have this stipulation placed in the contract so that you are not held responsible for obtaining these releases yourself.

For more information, you can call the Construction Industry Licensing Board of the Department of Professional and Business Regulation at 904-727-6530, or click here to access FSS 713 and Chapter 2003-177, H.B. 1719.

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NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT

In accordance with Section 713.13 (1) (h) of the Florida Statutes, a "Notice of Commencement" must be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court prior to commencement of construction of a project, and a certified copy or affidavit attesting to the recording of the Notice of Commencement, must be posted at the jobsite. This notice contains detailed information about the project such as property owner, financial institution, jobsite address, contractor, etc., and protects the property owner's title to the property.

The Building Code Services Division provides these forms to permit applicants, or click here for "Applications", to obtain a copy.

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Roofing contractors know strong winds can rip off roofs and blow down walls. And nowhere were the effects of strong winds on roofs more apparent than in south Florida after Hurricane Andrew hit Aug. 24, 1992.

As a result of wind gusts clocked at 165 mph (25 km/h), catastrophic damage occurred to buildings and structures. Hurricane Andrew recently was upgraded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in 2002 from a Category 4 hurricane to a Category 5 hurricane, the highest on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale.

Hurricane Andrew directly was responsible for 23 fatalities and about $25 billion in damages, according to NOAA. The devastation Hurricane Andrew caused clearly illustrates how important roofs are to buildings. Once a building envelope is breached by the loss of a roof, structural and content damage quickly escalate. That is why a primary objective of the construction permitting process, which includes roof permits, is to protect the public from catastrophic loss.

It is important contractors comply with applicable building codes and life safety requirements before, during and after any construction project. Verifying compliance with building codes is one of the main functions of the Miami-Dade County Building Department, which enforces the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) portion of the Florida Building Code. Miami-Dade and Broward counties, Fla., are the areas that fall under HVHZ jurisdiction. Following is information about Miami-Dade County's requirements and how they are achieved.

Background

Roofing contractors in other U.S. regions are familiar with the construction permitting process and building codes used in their areas of operation. The purpose of this article is to illustrate the roofing requirements mandated by the Florida Building Code and how the Miami-Dade County Building Department verifies compliance with the code's roofing portions. Many design professionals, specifiers and consultants believe the HVHZ portion of the Florida Building Code has some of the most stringent roofing requirements in the United States.

The responsibilities carried out by the Miami-Dade Building Department include reviewing plans, issuing permits, conducting construction inspections and performing enforcement activities as required by the Florida Building Code and other applicable regulations. Currently, the building department employs about 350 people in various classifications, such as roofing plans examiners, roof inspectors and permit clerks.

The permitting and inspection process in Miami-Dade County has evolved as a consequence of the tremendous devastation caused by Hurricane Andrew. One way the building department has been improving its offerings has been by adding progressive and interactive services available to the public through the use of advanced technology. Some services include Internet access to the building department, real-time inspection results and online permitting. These services enhance accountability, efficiency and responsiveness to the industry and public while enforcing building code regulations.

The building department also ensures roof assemblies are installed to meet HVHZ requirements of the Florida Building Code through its use of a dedicated roofing section. The department's roofing section is composed of licensed and experienced roof inspectors and roofing plans examiners. The combination of roofing plan reviews and job-site roof inspections helps meet the goal of quality roof system installations.

Plan review

The objective of a roofing plan review process is to ensure compliance of a proposed roof system with the HVHZ portion of the Florida Building Code. Per the code, roof system assembly items such as the type of roof system, roofing materials, fastening requirements, flashings, roofing details, and fire-resistance and wind-resistance ratings are required to be reviewed.

In particular, a roof assembly's wind-resistance rating especially is important because of the hard lessons learned from Hurricane Andrew. Therefore, buildings, structures and parts thereof are required to withstand the minimum wind loads determined by structural calculations. These wind-load calculations are based on Section 6 of ASCE 7-98, "Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures." In Miami-Dade County, the basic wind velocity used in calculations is 146 mph (235 km/h) (based on a 3-second gust). The basic wind speed in Miami-Dade County is among the highest found in the continental United States per the wind speed map found in ASCE 7-98.

The roof permit review process begins with applicants submitting a Uniform Roof Permit Application, which details the proposed roof assembly and job-site conditions for review. Attachments to the Uniform Roof Permit Application include a fire directory listing, product control approval, roof plan diagram, applicable detail drawings, and any required testing or calculations. The roofing plans examiner reviews the application and any attached documents to determine whether the proposed roof assembly complies with the code. This is the first step in the permitting process and the place to find any errors or deficiencies in the application before a roof permit is issued.

Additionally, all roof components, roof systems and roof assemblies used in Miami-Dade County must have a valid Miami-Dade County Product Control Approval System Notice of Acceptance (NOA). An NOA is proof a roofing material or roof system has been tested to meet the strict requirements of the HVHZ portion of the Florida Building Code.

The plan review process relies on standards provided in the code's HVHZ portion to verify the integrity of roof systems and roof decks. These standards maintain consistency of roof system installations and inspections.

For example, Roofing Application Standards are provided for contractors to use when applying for roof permits. These standards provide procedures, formulas and methods for installing roof systems based on the code and good roofing industry practices. Some application standards include attachment of wood blocking, metal flashings, asphalt shingle installation, bonding or mechanically attaching insulation panels, base and/or anchor sheet attachment, and installation of single-ply membranes. Also included are tables to determine wind-uplift pressures for low- and steep-slope roof systems up to 40 feet (12 m) in mean height.

Testing Application Standards also are supplied in the code's HVHZ portion for testing various roof components or roof assemblies. An example of a test procedure is fastener-withdrawal (pull-out) resistance testing, which provides a method of confirming field fastener performance in existing roof decks. Pull-out tests are submitted with a roof permit application for decks that include gypsum, lightweight concrete, cementitious wood fiber or steel. The base sheet or insulation fasteners to be used in a roof assembly are tested to determine whether a fastener will perform as required. This test helps ensure a roof deck is suitable for reroofing applications.

Other test procedures include on-site uplift-resistance testing of existing roof assemblies, roof moisture surveys, and static uplift testing of mortar or adhesive-applied tile roof systems.

The standards of Testing Application, Roofing Application, Product Control Approval and wind-resistance requirements help ensure roof assemblies installed in Miami-Dade County comply with HVHZ code requirements.

Roof permit applications typically are reviewed, approved or rejected within one day to two days. If plans are rejected, review comments are provided pertaining to the rejected items.

Roofing plans examiners are available to answer questions regarding review comments or code requirements in person, by e-mail or via telephone. Roofing plans examiners in Miami-Dade County must meet qualifications for employment that include but are not limited to possession of a certificate as a roofing contractor and 10 years of experience in the roofing industry. Roofing plans examiners must have considerable knowledge of the methods and practices involved in the construction and installation of roof systems and building envelopes.

Currently, the Miami-Dade County Building Department employs two full-time roofing plans examiners who reviewed and approved about 11,120 roof permits in fiscal year 2002-03.

Roof inspections

After permit documents have been reviewed and approved, a roof permit can be issued. Once a roofing contractor pays for and obtains the required permit, roofing work can begin. Roof permits in Miami-Dade County cost 8 cents a square foot for built-up and asphalt shingle roof systems; tile roof systems cost 10 cents a square foot. An average residential permit for a combination of tile and built-up roofing is about $275 (for about 2,600 square feet [242 m²]). Commercial roof systems usually range from $500 to $600 or more depending on a roof's total square footage. Contractors obtain discounts on permit fees when the total area of a roof system exceeds 30,000 square feet (2787 m²). Inspections are required during the various stages of construction and after roof system completion.

The primary role of roof inspectors with Miami-Dade County's Building Department is to conduct field inspections of roof system installations. At a job site, an inspector will verify roof systems, materials and details are installed per code requirements and as shown on an approved Uniform Roof Permit Application or approved building plans. The Building Department's Roof Inspections Section consists of 11 inspectors and three supervisors. On a daily basis, the department's roof inspectors average 25 or more roof inspections during various stages of progress. They accounted for more than 56,193 roof inspections in fiscal year 2002-03.

The qualification requirements to be a roof inspector are a current certificate as a roofing contractor and minimum of five years' experience in the roofing industry. The five years' experience in the roofing industry must include two years in a supervisory capacity. These qualification requirements ensure roof inspectors have the technical ability and experience to conduct field inspections of roofing projects to verify compliance with the Florida Building Code and established industry standards.

Roof inspectors also are readily accessible to the industry. They meet with the public at the building department in the mornings, or customers can speak with inspectors by telephone. The inspectors also can maintain contact with their supervisors at all times with cell phones and wireless laptop computers when they are on the road. Via the wireless capabilities of laptop computers, the roof inspector supervisor can reassign, add or cancel inspection requests made by contractors after the inspectors have left the office. This ability to communicate allows for coordination of unforeseen scheduling issues with field inspectors if required.

The building department also provides services through an interactive Web page that allows contractors to perform a multitude of tasks that includes obtaining permits online (e-permitting), tracking the status of plans, viewing plan review comments, ordering inspections, canceling inspections and obtaining a map route for the inspectors' order of inspections for that day. The inspector's map route on the Web page also displays the inspector's name, photo and telephone number. No longer does a contractor have to guess who the inspector will be or the approximate time of an inspection.

In addition, contractors can obtain results of roofing or building inspections as the field inspector completes them by accessing the Web page. Inspectors enter the outcomes of their inspections into their wireless laptop computers while at job sites.

The ability to obtain an inspector's comments within minutes of an inspection saves time and money for roofing contractors. Knowing the results of the inspections enables contractors to schedule crews and the order of work more efficiently. This makes real-time inspection results a considerable benefit to the industry and public.

The building department's vehicles also are equipped with global positioning system devices, which enable the Web page to display the location of the vehicles at all times. As each job-site inspection is completed, the status and location of the inspector is updated on the map route table.

Roof inspectors also have trucks with ladders that enable them to access most one-story buildings, which greatly expedites residential inspections. This added feature also means contractors do not have to leave a ladder on-site and be held liable for any accidents that could occur because of an unattended ladder.

The Florida Building Code minimally requires roof system inspections to include inspection of dry-in, insulation, roof coverings, flashings and a completed roof system. In Miami-Dade County, anchor sheet inspections are required during the installation of base sheets, anchor sheets, underlayments and/or insulation. Such an inspection gives a roof inspector the opportunity to check fastening requirements to be used based on roof deck type or roof system type.

When an asphalt primer is required for structural concrete decks, the anchor sheet or insulation inspection is the time to check that it has been installed. Wood blocking is checked during an inspection for correct size, type and attachment per the approved permit documents.

The first in-progress inspection allows a roof inspector to verify the roofing products to be installed in Miami-Dade County are identified with an NOA number or logo, manufacturer's identifying marks or any other method allowed by the Florida Building Code. For example, roll goods that meet ASTM International standards are marked with a yellow line to demonstrate compliance.

These in-progress inspections are for prepared roof coverings that include asphalt shingles, wood shakes and metal roof panels. A roof inspector will verify the slope of a roof deck matches the permit application and is adequate for the type of roofing material being installed. For example, during an asphalt shingle in-progress inspection, the shingles are checked for a product approval label and correct placement and to determine whether the six required ring shank nails per shingle have been installed.

Another type of inspection is of the cap sheet installation for tile roofs. The typical tile underlayment is an ASTM-approved mineral-surfaced cap sheet, which is checked for the correct application of hot asphalt and back nailing. Following the cap sheet installation inspection is a tile placement inspection. A roof inspector will check that the tile is installed per the product control approval requirement. Roofing tiles in Miami-Dade County are approved to be installed using mechanical attachment, mortar or adhesive.

If expanding foam adhesive is used, a roof inspector will check that the materials and adhesive application comply with manufacturer's specifications. The size and placement of the adhesive also are checked.

Once all intermediate inspections are completed and approved and a roof system is completed, a contractor can either call for a final roof inspection or order an inspection online.

A field inspector will check that the roof has been completed to include all required details and that the job site has been left clean. The inspector's final approval will close out the roofing permit.

Challenges

Although Miami-Dade County has sought to make installing approved roof systems easier, conflicts sometimes can arise at job sites when conditions fall into gray areas not clearly defined by code requirements. This can be frustrating to all concerned if good roofing practices are not considered.

When problems arise, contractors, inspectors and reviewers must communicate with each other to reach a consensus.

One solution is that the HVHZ portion of the Florida Building Code allows alternative details to be proposed that address specific needs of a job. A building inspector/reviewer may accept a detail if it is demonstrated that the intent of the code is met by a given proposal. Unfortunately, sometimes a consensus can't be reached or the code cannot be met by the proposed roof system or roofing detail. At this point, the process of inspection and permit review can prevent a roof system or detail from being installed incorrectly, allowing the contractor the ability to make corrections.

Bettering the industry

The construction permitting processin Miami-Dade County clearly has evolved as seen by the use of innovative and modern features that have been provided to better serve the roofing industry. The Miami-Dade County Building Department has raised the bar with these applications of advanced technology and experienced roof inspectors and plans examiners to ensure compliance with the roofing code requirements of the HVHZ portion of the Florida Building Code. No matter in what U.S. region a roofing project is located, Miami-Dade County's building and roof permit review, approval and inspection procedures can help ensure all roof types meet local code requirements.

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