BUILDING AND FIRE PERMITTING DOCUMENTS AND FORMS

The effective date for the 8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Codes and the 2020 National Electrical Code is December 31, 2023. All applications submitted on, or after, December 31, 2023, shall be designed in accordance with the 8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code for Building, Residential, Existing Building, Energy Conservation, Fuel Gas, Mechanical, Plumbing, and/or the 2020 National Electrical Code. These Codes and prior editions may be accessed online at the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation website. Visit the National Fire Protection Association website to learn about current codes and standards.

Pursuant to Ordinance Number 2006-7929, Construction Hours are 8 am to 6 pm, Monday through Saturday. It is unlawful to erect (including excavate), demolish, alter and/or repair any building at any time on Sundays or the following observed holidays: 

• New Years Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

Any person who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any impact resistant coverings, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, or to cause any material change in the use or appearance of any structure or land shall register and maintain an active contractor record for permitting privileges in Jacksonville Beach.

The Contractor Registration, unless revoked or suspended, expires when any of the required documents expire.  Please Note - It is the contractor's responsibility to provide and present proof of liability insurance and worker's compensation insurance [or proof of exemption] either electronically or physically each time a permit is applied for.

Required Documents

1. A copy of a valid certificate issued by or for one of the following:
   1. Florida Department of Professional Regulation, Construction Industry Licensing Board;
   2. Duval County Construction Trades Qualifying Board License;
   3.  Florida Department of Environmental Protection License; and/or
   4. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services License
2. A copy of a valid Occupational Business Tax Receipt for the City and/or County in which your business is physically located
3. Proof of Liability Insurance Certificate issued to the City of Jacksonville Beach as certificate holder or
4. Proof of compliance with the Florida Worker's Compensation law (Chapter 400, Florida Statues, in the form of:
   1. A certificate of Worker's Compensation insurance issued to the City of Jacksonville Beach as certificate holder or
   2. A valid Worker's Compensation Exemption Certificate

• FBC 7th Edition (2020) Flood Resistant Provisions
• FEMA Home Builder's Guide to Coastal Construction
• Floodplain Management in Florida Quick Guide
• Build A Safer Florida

Submit a Request to Extend, Renew, or Close Permit

When performing due diligence for certain real estate transactions, it is not uncommon for open or expired building permits to be discovered. The absence or presence of permit application records does not guarantee work actually commenced or that the work performed meets all building, zoning, and/or fire code requirements, applicable laws and/or regulations. A permit that is not formally finalized in accordance with established guidelines, typically by means of a final inspection, expires after 180 days of the last approved inspection. Once a permit expires, it is referred to as inactive and recorded in the property’s permanent history, despite any ownership changes. Applications and permits can be closed using the procedures set forth under F.S. 553.79 and/or FBC-Building, Chapter 105. 

The Planning and Development Department is not required to approve private property real estate transactions.  However, interested parties may want to verify that a site (property) can accommodate any existing/proposed types of use(s) and/or buildings meet all requirements for public health, safety and general welfare as well as local utility, code enforcement and zoning-related requirements (parking, grease interceptors, signage, sanitation, property maintenance, variances, special exceptions, setbacks, etc.) and fire-related (fire hazards, distance requirements, life safety, etc.) codes and there are not any existing non-conformities that may need to be rectified. 

The information contained herein is intended to provide basic information related to the existence of Open and Expired Building Permits recorded within City limits and the options available for property owners or potential buyers to resolve.   It is not intended to serve as or provide professional legal advice.

Effective August 2, 2022, all permits will be assessed according to Resolution No. 2114-2022 adopted by Council on August 1, 2022.

• Building, Fire and Construction Permit Fee Schedule
• Plan Review Table of Fees Spreadsheet