Permits & Licensing

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Helpful Reminders:

Always check before building!

A good place to start would be zoning,  to see if what you want to do is feasible and allowed. If you currently have a  survey, simply bring it, and a copy to the office. Your survey should show all current structures and it should also state what FEMA based flood zone you are  in. Below is a minimum list of items required to construct a single family residence.
 
Survey: If you are planning to build a new home or add to your current home, then 2 signed sealed surveys are required, and the surveyor of record shall dimension the structure onto the survey.
 
Tree Permit: 2 site plans and a tree permit  form must be submitted with the rest of the permit application forms, if  you are building a new structure, or adding on to an existing structure.
 
Plans: New structures and additions require plans showing all details such as:
 
All Elevation Views: These are views of the entire structure from all sides.

Footing or Monolithic Slab: Show location, size, steel & placement, and type & strength  of concrete to be used.

Exterior Walls and Interior Wall Layout: Show all downrods, window/door locations, lintels,  headers, smoke alarms, ADA accessible bathroom, plumbing fixtures, attic or crawl space access, and properly sized rooms.

Roof Truss Layout and Engineering: The roof truss layout must be signed and sealed by the  architect or engineer of record. The truss engineering is signed & sealed by the  truss manufacturers' engineer.

Typical Wall Sections: Every different type of wall should be shown from the footing to  the roof. These drawings will show the structural connections.

Buck Details: This shows the attachment, size, and type of wood behind all windows and doors.

Energy Calculations: This form is usually provided by the mechanical (HVAC)  contractor. Manual D or J calculations are also required.

Window/Door Specifications: These must be provided at the jobsite if the form is filled  out correctly and shows either the Florida Approval Number, or the the  Miami-Dade NOA. If neither is available, then 2 sets of installation details and  manufacturer specifications must be submitted.

Volusia County Impact Fee Statement: This statement must be submitted when bringing  in the permit application package. It indicates whether or not their fees have been paid or not.