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ORDINANCE NO. 2008-4137
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, REPEALING,
REENACTING AND ENACTING CHAPTER 18, BUILDING AN D
BUILDING REGULATIONS, AMENDMENTS TO THE FLORIDA
BUILDING CODE; REPEALING AND REENACTING A NEW SECTION
18-1, FLORIDA BUILDING CODE AS ADOPTED THEREIN;
REPEALING AND REENACTING A NEW SECTION 18-2,
AMENDMENTS TO FLORIDA BUILDING CODE; REPEALING AND
REENACTING A NEW SECTION 18-3, FEES TO INCLUDE THE CITY
OF SANFORD PERMIT FEE TABLE; REPEALING AND REENACTING
A NEW SECTION 18-4, FINISHED FLOOR ELEVATIONS;
REENACTING SECTION 18-5, SLOPE OF DRIVEWAYS; REENACTING
SECTION 18-6, CONSTRUCTION IN FLOODPRONE AREAS;
REENACTING SECTION 18-7, TELEVISION DISH ANTENNAS AND
SATELLITE ANTENNAS; REENACTING SECTION 18-8, TENT
PERMITS; REENACTING SECTIONS 18-9 THROUGH 18-30,
RESERVED SECTIONS; REENACTING SECTION 18-31, AUTHORITY
TO CONDEMN; REPEALING AND REENACTING A NEW SECTION 18-
32, PERIODIC INSPECTION OF BUILDINGS/NOTICE OF
CONDEMNATION/HEARING; REENACTING SECTION 18-33,
UNINHABITABLE BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES; REPEALING AND
REENACTING A NEW SECTION 18-34, ORDER OF
CONDEMNATION/REPAIR OR REMOVAL; REENACTING SECTION
18-35, DEMOLITION BY CITY/LIEN; REPEALING AND REENACTING A
NEW SECTION 18-36, EMERGENCY POWERS OF OFFICIALS;
REENACTING SECTION 18-37, PENALTY; REENACTING SECTION
18-38, APPEALS; REENACTING SECTIONS 18-39 THROUGH 18-60,
RESERVED SECTIONS; REPEALING SECTION 18-61, PRORATION
OF FEES; REENACTING SECTIONS 18-62 THROUGH 18-80,
RESERVED SECTIONS; REPEALING AND REENACTING A NEW
SECTION 18-81, DEFINITIONS; REPEALING AND REENACTING A
NEW SECTION 18-82, UNIFORM BUILDING NUMBERING SYSTEM
EST ABLlSHED/INCORPORA TION OF MAP; REPEALING AND
REENACTING A NEW SECTION 18-83,
ADMINISTRATION/ASSIGNMENT OF NUMBERS; REPEALING AND
REENACTING SECTION 18-84, POSTING OF NUMBERS; REPEALING
AND REENACTING A NEW SECTION 18-85, ANNEXED AREAS;
REPEALING AND REENACTING A NEW SECTION 18-86, PENAL TIES;
AUTHORIZING INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF MAP AND
TABLE(S); PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1 : REPEAL OF SECTION 18-1. FLORIDA BUILDING CODE
ADOPTED.
Section 18-1 of the Buildings and Building Regulations Chapter, Amendments to
the Florida Building Code of the City Code of the City of Sanford is hereby repealed.
SECTION 2. REENACTMENT OF A NEW SECTION 18-1. FLORIDA
BUILDING CODE ADOPTED.
The new Section 18-1 of the Buildings and Building Regulations Chapter,
Amendments to the Florida Building Code of the City Code of the City of Sanford, is
hereby enacted and the said Section 18-1 of this Ordinance is hereby incorporated into
the text of this Ordinance as if fully set forth herein verbatim.
SECTION 3. REPEAL OF SECTION 18-2. AMENDMENTS TO FLORIDA
BUILDING CODE.
Section 18-2 of the Buildings and Building Regulations Chapter, Amendments to
the Florida Building Code of the City Code of the City of Sanford is hereby repealed.
SECTION 4. REENACTMENT OF A NEW SECTION 18-2. AMENDMENTS TO
FLORIDA BUILDING CODE.
The new Section 18-2 of the Buildings and Building Regulations Chapter,
Amendments to the Florida Building Code of the City Code of the City of Sanford, is
hereby enacted and the said Section 18-2 of this Ordinance is hereby incorporated into
the text of this Ordinance as if fully set forth herein verbatim.
SECTION 5. REPEAL OF SECTION 18-3. FEES.
Section 18-3 of the Buildings and Building Regulations Chapter, Amendments to
the Florida Building Code of the City Code of the City of Sanford is hereby repealed.
SECTION 6. REENACTMENT OF A NEW SECTION 18-3. FEES.
The new Section 18-3 of the Buildings and Building Regulations Chapter,
Amendments to the Florida Building Code of the City Code of the City of Sanford, is
hereby enacted and the said Section 18-3 of this Ordinance is hereby incorporated into
the text of this Ordinance as if fully set forth herein verbatim.
SECTION 7. REPEAL OF SECTION 18-4. FINISH FLOOR ELEVATIONS.
Section 18-4 of the Buildings and Building Regulations Chapter, Amendments to
the Florida Building Code of the City Code of the City of Sanford is hereby repealed.
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SECTION 8. REENACTMENT OF A NEW SECTION 18-4. FINISHED FLOOR
ELEVATIONS.
The new Section 18-4 of the Buildings and Building Regulations Chapter,
Amendments to the Florida Building Code of the City Code of the City of Sanford is
hereby enacted and the said Section 18-4 of this Ordinance is hereby incorporated into
the text of this Ordinance as if fully set forth herein verbatim.
SECTION 9. REENACTMENT OF SECTION 18-5. SLOPE OF DRIVEWAYS.
Section 18-5 of the Buildings and Building Regulations Chapter, Amendments to
the Florida Building Code of the City Code of the City of Sanford is hereby reenacted
and the said Section 18-5 of this Ordinance is hereby incorporated into the text of this
Ordinance as if fully set forth herein verbatim.
SECTION 10. REENACTMENT OF SECTION 18-6. CONSTRUCTION IN
FLOODPRONE AREAS.
Section 18-6 of the Buildings and Building Regulations Chapter, Amendments to
the Florida Building Code of the City Code of the City of Sanford is hereby reenacted
and the said Section 18-6 of this Ordinance is hereby incorporated into the text of this
Ordinance as if fully set forth herein verbatim.
SECTION 11. REENACTMENT OF SECTION 18-7. TELEVISION DISH
ANTENNAS AND SATELLITE ANTENNAS.
Section 18-7 of the Buildings and Building Regulations Chapter, Amendments to
the Florida Building Code of the City Code of the City of Sanford is hereby reenacted
and the said Section 18-7 of this Ordinance is hereby incorporated into the text of this
Ordinance as if fully set forth herein verbatim.
SECTION 12. REENACTMENT OF SECTION 18-8. TENT PERMITS.
Section 18-8 of the Buildings and Building Regulations Chapter, Amendments to
the Florida Building Code of the City Code of the City of Sanford is hereby reenacted
and the said Section 18-8 of this Ordinance is hereby incorporated into the text of this
Ordinance as if fully set forth herein verbatim.
SECTION 13. REENACTMENT OF SECTIONS 18-9 THROUGH 18-30.
BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS CHAPTER. AMENDMENTS TO THE
FLORIDA BUILDING CODE RESERVED.
Sections 18-9 through 18-30 of the City Code of the City of Sanford are hereby
reenacted and the said Section 18-9 through 18-30 of this Ordinance are hereby
incorporated into the text of this Ordinance as if fully set forth herein verbatim as
reserved.
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SECTION 14. REENACTMENT OF SECTION 18-31. AUTHORITY TO
CONDEMN.
Section 18-31 of the Buildings and Building Regulations Chapter, Amendments
to the Florida Building Code of the City Code of the City of Sanford is hereby reenacted
and the said Section 18-31 of this Ordinance is hereby incorporated into the text of this
Ordinance as if fully set forth herein verbatim.
SECTION 15. REPEAL OF SECTION 18-32. PERIODIC INSPECTION OF
BUILDINGS/NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION HEARING.
Section 18-32 of the Buildings and Building Regulations Chapter, Amendments
to the Florida Building Code of the City Code of the City of Sanford is hereby repealed.
SECTION 16. REENACTMENT OF A NEW SECTION 18-32. PERIODIC
INSPECTION OF BUILDINGS/NOTICE OF CONDEMNATION/HEARING.
Section 18-32 of the Buildings and Building Regulations Chapter, Amendments
to the Florida Building Code of the City Code of the City of Sanford is hereby reenacted
and the said Section 18-32 of this Ordinance is hereby incorporated into the text of this
Ordinance as if fully set forth herein verbatim.
SECTION 17. REPEAL OF SECTION 18-33. UNINHABITABLE BUILDINGS
OR STRUCTURES.
Section 18-33 of the Buildings and Building Regulations Chapter, Amendments
to the Florida Building Code of the City Code of the City of Sanford is hereby repealed.
SECTION 18. REENACTMENT OF A NEW SECTION 18-33. UNINHABITABLE
BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES.
Section 18-33 of the Buildings and Building Regulations Chapter, Amendments
to the Florida Building Code of the City Code of the City of Sanford is hereby reenacted
and the said Section 18-33 of this Ordinance is hereby incorporated into the text of this
Ordinance as if fully set forth herein verbatim.
SECTION 19. REPEAL OF SECTION 18-34. ORDER OF
CONDEMNATION/REPAIR OR REMOVAL.
Section 18-34 of the Buildings and Building Regulations Chapter, Amendments
to the Florida Building Code of the City Code of the City of Sanford is hereby repealed
SECTION 20. REENACTMENT OF A NEW SECTION 18-34. ORDER OF
CONDEMNATION/REPAIR OR REMOVAL.
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Section 18-34 of the Buildings and Building Regulations Chapter, Amendments
to the Florida Building Code of the City Code of the City of Sanford is hereby reenacted
and the said Section 18-34 of this Ordinance is hereby incorporated into the text of this
Ordinance as if fully set forth herein verbatim.
SECTION 21. REENACTMENT OF SECTION 18-35. DEMOLITION BY
CITY/LIEN.
Section 18-35 of the Buildings and Building Regulations Chapter, Amendments
to the Florida Building Code of the City Code of the City of Sanford is hereby reenacted
and the said Section 18-35 of this Ordinance is hereby incorporated into the text of this
Ordinance as if fully set forth herein verbatim.
SECTION 22. REPEAL OF SECTION 18-36. EMERGENCY POWERS OF
BUILDING OFFICIALS.
Section 19-36 of the Buildings and Building Regulations Chapter, Amendments
to the Florida Building Code of the City Code of the City of Sanford is hereby repealed.
SECTION 23. REENACTMENT OF A NEW SECTION 18-36. EMERGENCY
POWERS OF OFFICIALS.
Section 18-36 of the Buildings and Building Regulations Chapter, Amendments
to the Florida Building Code of the City Code of the City of Sanford is hereby reenacted
and the said Section 18-36 of this Ordinance is hereby incorporated into the text of this
Ordinance as if fully set forth herein verbatim.
SECTION 24. REENACTMENT OF SECTION 18-37. PENALTY.
Section 18-37 of the Buildings and Building Regulations Chapter, Amendments
to the Florida Building Code of the City Code of the City of Sanford is hereby reenacted
and the said Section 18-37 of this Ordinance is hereby incorporated into the text of this
Ordinance as if fully set forth herein verbatim.
SECTION 25. REENACTMENT OF SECTION 18-38. APPEALS.
Section 18-38 of the Buildings and Building Regulations Chapter, Amendments
to the Florida Building Code of the City Code of the City of Sanford is hereby reenacted
and the said Section 18-38 of this Ordinance is hereby incorporated into the text of this
Ordinance as if fully set forth herein verbatim.
SECTION 26. REENACTMENT OF SECTIONS 18-39 THROUGH 18-60.
BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS CHAPTER. AMENDMENTS TO THE
FLORIDA BUILDING CODE RESERVED.
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Sections 18-39 through 18-60 of the City Code of the City of Sanford are hereby
reenacted and the said Sections 18-39 through 18-60 of this Ordinance are hereby
incorporated into the text of this Ordinance as if fully set forth herein verbatim as
reserved.
SECTION 27. REPEAL OF SECTION 18-61. PRORATION OF FEES.
Section 18-61 of the Buildings and Building Regulations Chapter, Amendments
to the Florida Building Code of the City Code of the City of Sanford is hereby repealed.
SECTION 28. REENACTMENT OF SECTIONS 18-62 THROUGH 18-80.
BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS CHAPTER. AMENDMENTS TO THE
FLORIDA BUILDING CODE RESERVED.
Sections 18-62 through 18-80 of the City Code of the City of Sanford are hereby
reenacted and the said Sections 18-62 through 18-80 of this Ordinance are hereby
incorporated into the text of this Ordinance as if fully set forth herein verbatim as
reserved.
SECTION 29. REPEAL OF SECTION 18-81. DEFINITIONS.
Section 18-81 of the Buildings and Building Regulations Chapter, Amendments
to the Florida Building Code of the City Code of the City of Sanford, is hereby repealed.
SECTION 30. REENACTMENT OF A NEW SECTION 18-81. DEFINITIONS.
Section 18-81 of the Buildings and Building Regulations Chapter, Amendments
to the Florida Building Code of the City Code of the City of Sanford is hereby reenacted
and the said Section 18-81 of this Ordinance is hereby incorporated into the text of this
Ordinance as if fully set forth herein verbatim.
SECTION 31. REPEAL OF SECTION 18-82. UNIFORM BUILDING
NUMBERING SYSTEM ESTABLISHED/INCORPORATION OF MAP.
Section 18-82 of the Buildings and Building Regulations Chapter, Amendments
to the Florida Building Code of the City Code of the City of Sanford is hereby repealed.
SECTION 32. REENACTMENT OF A NEW SECTION 18-82. UNIFORM
BUILDING NUMBERING SYSTEM ESTABLISHED/INCORPORATION OF MAP.
Section 18-82 of the Buildings and Building Regulations Chapter, Amendments
to the Florida Building Code of the City Code of the City of Sanford is hereby reenacted
and the said Section 18-82 of this Ordinance is hereby incorporated into the text of this
Ordinance as if fully set forth herein verbatim.
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SECTION 33. REPEAL OF SECTION 18-83.
ADMINISTRATION/ASSIGNMENT OF NUMBERS.
Section 18-83 of the Buildings and Building Regulations Chapter, Amendments
to the Florida Building Code of the City Code of the City of Sanford is hereby repealed.
SECTION 34. REENACTMENT OF A NEW SECTION 18-83.
ADMINISTRATION/ASSIGNMENT OF NUMBERS.
Section 18-83 of the Buildings and Building Regulations Chapter, Amendments
to the Florida Building Code of the City Code of the City of Sanford is hereby reenacted
and the said Section 18-83 of this Ordinance is hereby incorporated into the text of this
Ordinance as if fully set forth herein verbatim.
SECTION 35. REENACTMENT OF SECTION 18-84. POSTING OF NUMBERS.
Section 18-84 of the Buildings and Building Regulations Chapter, Amendments
to the Florida Building Code of the City Code of the City of Sanford is hereby reenacted
and the said Section 18-84 of this Ordinance is hereby incorporated into the text of this
Ordinance as if fully set forth herein verbatim.
SECTION 36. REPEAL OF SECTION 18-85. ANNEXED AREAS.
Section 18-85 of the Buildings and Building Regulations Chapter, Amendments
to the Florida Building Code of the City Code of the City of Sanford is hereby repealed.
SECTION 37. REENACTMENT OF A NEW SECTION 18-85. ANNEXED
AREAS.
Section 18-85 of the Buildings and Building Regulations Chapter, Amendments
to the Florida Building Code of the City Code of the City of Sanford is hereby reenacted
and the said Section 18-85 of this Ordinance is hereby incorporated into the text of this
Ordinance as if fully set forth herein verbatim.
SECTION 38. REPEAL OF SECTION 18-86. PENAL TIES.
Section 18-86 of the Building and Building Regulations Chapter, Amendment to
the Florida Building Code of the City Code of the City of Sanford is hereby repealed.
SECTION 39. REENACTMENT OF A NEW SECTION 18-86. PENAL TIES.
Section 18-86 of the Buildings and Building Regulations Chapter, Amendments
to the Florida Building Code of the City Code of the City of Sanford is hereby reenacted
and the said Section 18-86 of this Ordinance is hereby incorporated into the text of this
Ordinance as if fully set forth herein verbatim.
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SECTION 40. SEVERABILITY.
If any section or portion of a section of this Ordinance proves to be invalid,
unlawful or unconstitutional, it shall not be held to impair the validity, force or effect or
any other section or part of this Ordinance.
SECTION 41. CONFLICTS.
That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith be and the same
are hereby revoked.
SECTION 42. CODIFICATION.
It is the intention of the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, and it is
hereby ordained that the provisions of this Ordinance and all incorporations therein shall
become and be made a part of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Sanford, Florida;
and that the Sections of this Ordinance containing references to Chapters of the
Comprehensive Plan of the City may be renumbered or re-Iettered to accomplish such
intention; that the word "Ordinance," may be changed to "Section," "Article," "Chapter,"
or other appropriate word; provided, however, that Sections 40,41,42, and 43 shall not
be codified.
SECTION 43. EFFECTIVE DATE.
Except as otherwise provided herein, this Ordinance shall become effective
immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 24th day of November, 2008.
ATTEST: CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SANFO FLORIDA
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Janet R. Dougherty, ity Cler
CERTIFICATE
I, Janet R. Dougherty, City Clerk of the City of Sanford, Florida, do hereby certify
that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Ordinance No. 2008-4137, PASSED AND
ADOPTED by the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida on the 24th day of
November, 2008, was posted at the front door of the City Hall in the City of Sanford,
Florida, on the 27th day of November, 2008.
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CHAPTER 18: BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Section 18-1. Florida Buildina Code adopted.
The Florida Building Code, prepared by the Florida Building Commission, is hereby
adopted by the city as the city building codes, and includes but is not limited to the
Florida Accessibmty Code, Florida Energy Code, Building, Plumbing, Electrical, and
Mechanical Codes, Gas Code, and Swimming Pool Code. The construction of signs is
included in the Building section of the Florida Building Code.
Section 18-2. Amendments to Florida Buildina Code.
Chapter 1 of the Florida Building Code, entitled "Administration," is amended as
follows:
101.3.3. Permitting and inspection. The inspection or permitting of any building,
system or plan by the jurisdiction under the requirements of this code shall not be
construed in any court as a warranty of the physical condition of such building,
system or plan or their adequacy. Neither the city nor any employee thereof shall
be liable in tort for damages for any defect or hazardous or illegal condition or
inadequacy in such building, system or plan, nor for any failure of any component
of such, which may occur subsequent to such inspection or permitting, unless the
employee of the city is found to have acted in bad faith or with malicious purpose
in a manner exhibiting wanton and willful disregard of the safety, health and
welfare of the public.
101.4.2.3.2. Unsafe buildings shall be abated using the Standard Unsafe Building
Abatement Code, 1985 edition, promulgated by the Southern Building Code
Congress International, Inc., subject to all amendments, modifications or
deletions hereinafter contained.
101.4. 13. Rules of construction. The rules set out in this section shall be
observed, unless such construction is inconsistent with the manifest intent of this
chapter. The rules of construction and definitions set out herein shall not be
applied to any section of this chapter which contains any express provisions
excluding such construction, or where the subject matter or content of such
section would be inconsistent with this section.
101.4. 13. 1. Generally. All provisions, terms, phrases and expressions shall be
liberally construed in order that the true intent and meaning of the administration
of the jurisdiction may be fully carried out. Terms used, unless otherwise
specifically provided, shall have the meanings prescribed by the statutes of this
state for the same terms.
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101.4.13.2. Text. In case of any difference of meaning or implication between
the text of this division and any figure, the text shall control.
101.4.13.3. Delegation of authority. Whenever a provision appears requiring the
building official or some other officer or employee to do some act or perform
some duty, it is to be construed to authorize the building official or other officer to
designate, delegate and authorize professional level subordinates to perform the
required act or duty unless the terms of the provision or section specify
otherwise.
101.4.13.4. Month. The word "month" shall mean a calendar month.
101.4.13.5. Shall, may. The word "shall" is mandatory; "may" is permissive. The
word "shall" takes precedence over "may."
101.4.13.6. Written or in writing. The term "written" or "in writing" shall be
construed to include any representation of words, letters or figures whether by
printing or otherwise.
1 01.4. 13. 7. Year. The word "year" shall mean a calendar year, unless a fiscal
year is indicated.
101.4.13.8. Interpretation. Interpretations of this chapter shall be made by the
building official.
101.4. 14. Words not defined.
101.4. 14. 1. Words not defined herein shall have the meaning stated in the
Florida Statutes or other nationally recognized codes, or other documents,
manuals or standards adopted elsewhere in this chapter. Words not defined in
those documents shall have the meaning stated in the Webster's Ninth New
Collegiate Dictionary, as revised.
101.4.14.2. In case of a conflict in definitions or codes, the appropriate definition
(or code) to be applied shall be the one applicable to the trade in question. In
case of a conflict between different parts of this chapter, conflicts within the same
code, or conflicts between codes, the more stringent requirements shall be
applicable.
101.4. 15. Words defined.
Abandon or abandonment.
(1) Termination of a construction project by a contractor without just
cause or proper notification to the owner including the reason for
termination.
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(2) Failure of a contractor to perform work without just cause for 90
days.
(3) Failure to obtain an approved inspection within 180 days from the
previous approved inspection.
Appraised value. For the purpose of this section, appraised value is defined as
either:
(1) One hundred twenty percent of the assessed value of the structure
as indicated by the county property appraiser's office; or
(2) The value as indicated in a certified appraisal from a certified
appraiser.
Assessed value. The value of real property and improvements thereon as
established by the county property appraiser.
Authorized agent. A person specifically authorized by the holder of a certificate
of competency to obtain permits in his stead.
Basic wind speed line. The basic wind speed line for the jurisdiction shall be as
established by the wind speed contour map attached to, and made part of, this
chapter if applicable.
Board. The appropriate city or county board of adjustment and appeals, unless
otherwise specifically stated.
Building component. An element or assembly of elements integral to or part of a
building.
Building shell. The structural components that completely enclose a building,
including, but not limited to, the foundation, structural frame, floor slabs, exterior
walls and roof system.
Building system. A functionally related group of elements, components and/or
equipment, such as the electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems of a
building.
Certificate of competency (certificate). An official document evidencing that a
person is qualified to engage in the business of contracting, subcontracting or the
work of a specific trade.
Certificate of experience. An official document evidencing that an applicant has
satisfied the work experience requirements for a certificate of competency.
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Certificate of occupancy (C.O.). An official document evidencing that a building
satisfies the requirements of the jurisdiction for the occupancy of a building.
Certification. The act or process of obtaining a certificate of competency from the
state or municipality through the review of the applicant's experience and
financial responsibility as well as successful passage of an examination.
Certified contractor. Any contractor who possesses a certificate of competency
issued by the state department of professional regulation.
Change of occupancy. A change from one building code occupancy
classification or subclassification to another.
Commercial building. Any building, structure, improvement or accessory thereto,
other than a one- or two-family dwelling.
Cumulative construction cost. The sum total of costs associated with any
construction work done to a building or structure either at one time or at different
times within a specified period of time.
Demolition. The act of razing, dismantling or removal of a building or structure,
or portion thereof, to the ground level.
Documented Construction Value. Documented contractual job pricing including
such detailed construction costs estimates as required to meet the needs of the
building official.
Examination. An exam prepared, proctored and graded by a recognized testing
agency unless otherwise implied in context or specifically stated otherwise.
FCILB. The Florida Construction Industry licensing Board.
Imminent danger. Structurally unsound conditions of a structure or portion
thereof that are likely to cause physical injury to a person entering the structure;
or, due to structurally unsound conditions, any portion of the structure is likely to
fall, be carried by the wind, or otherwise detach or move, and in doing so cause
physical injury or damage to a person on the property or to a person or property
nearby; or the condition of the property is such that it harbors or is inhabited by
pests, vermin, or organisms injurious to human health, the presence of which
constitutes an immediate hazard to people in the vicinity.
Inspection warrant. A court order authorizing the official or his designee to
perform an inspection of a particular property named in the warrant.
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Intensification of use. An increase in capacity or number of units of a residential
or commercial building.
Interior finish. The preparation of interior spaces of a commercial building for the
first occupancy thereof.
Licensed contractor. A contractor certified by the state or the local jurisdiction
who has satisfied the all state or local requirements to be actively engaged in
contracting.
Market value. As defined in floodplain regulations of this code.
Owner's agent. A person, firm or entity authorized in writing by the owner to act
for or in place of the owner.
Permit. An official document authorizing performance of a specific activity
regulated by this chapter.
Permit card or placard. A document issued by the city evidencing the issuance
of a permit and recording of inspections.
Qualifying agent, primary. A person who possesses the requisite skill,
knowledge, experience and certificate of competency, and has the responsibility
to supervise, direct, manage, and control the contracting activities of the
business organization with which he is associated; who has the responsibility to
supervise, direct, manage and control construction activities on a job for which he
has obtained a permit; and whose technical and personal qualifications have
been determined by investigation and examination and is evidenced by his
possession of a certificate of competency.
Qualifying agent, secondary. A person who possesses the requisite skill,
knowledge, experience and certificate of competency, and has the responsibility
to supervise, direct, manage and control construction activities on a job for which
he has obtained a permit, and whose technical and personal qualifications have
been determined by investigation and examination and is evidenced by his
possession of a certificate of competency.
Reciprocity. To accept a verified affidavit from any municipality or county of the
state that the applicant has satisfactorily completed a written examination in its
jurisdiction equal in content with the examination required by this chapter.
Registered contractor. A contractor who has registered with the department of
professional regulation of the state pursuant to fulfilling the competency
requirements of the local jurisdiction.
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Registration. The act or process of registering a locally obtained certificate of
competency with the state, or the act or process of registering a state issued
certificate of competency with the municipality.
Remodeling. Work which changes the original size, configuration or material of
the components of a building.
Residential building. Anyone- or two-family building or accessory.
Roofing. The installation of roof coverings.
Spa. Any constructed or prefabricated pool containing water jets.
Specialty contractor. A contractor whose services do not fall within the
categories specified in F.S. ~ 489.105(3).
Start of construction.
Building: The removal, disassembly, repair, replacement, installation or
assembly of the building, structure, building system or building
components in whole or parts thereof.
Site: The physical clearing of the site in preparation for foundation work,
including, but not limited to, site clearing, excavation, dewatering, pilings
and soil testing activities.
Stop work order. An order by the building official, or his designee, which requires
the immediate cessation of all work and work activities described in the order.
Structural component. Any part of a system, building or structure, load bearing or
non-load bearing, which is integral to the structural integrity thereof, including but
not limited to walls, partitions, columns, beams and girders.
Structural work or alteration. The installation or assembling of new structural
components into a system, building or structure. Also, any change, repair or
replacement of any existing structural component of a system, building or
structure.
Substantial completion. Where the construction work has been sufficiently
completed in accordance with the applicable city, state and federal codes, so that
the owner can occupy or utilize the project for the use for which it is intended.
Value. Job cost.
Section 102. Building department.
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102. 1. Establishment. There is hereby established a department to be called the
building department and the person in charge shall be known as the building
official.
102.2. Employee qualifications.
102.2.1. Building official qualifications. The building official shall be licensed as a
building code administrator by the state. The building official shall be appointed
or hired by the applicable governing authority and shall not be removed from
office except for cause after full opportunity has been given to be heard on
specific charges before such applicable governing authority.
102.2.3. Employee qualifications. The building official, with the approval of the
applicable governing authority, may appoint or hire such number of officers,
inspectors, plans examiners, assistants and other employees as shall be
authorized from time to time. A person shall not be appointed or hired as
inspector or plans examiner unless that person meets the qualifications for
licensure as an inspector or plans examiner, in the appropriate trade as
established by the state.
102.3. Restrictions on employees. An officer or employee connected with the
department, except one whose only connection is as a member of the board
established by this code, shall not be financially interested in the furnishing of
labor, material, or appliances for the construction, alteration, or maintenance of a
building, structure, service, system or in the making of plans or of specifications
thereof, within the jurisdiction of the department, unless he is the owner of such.
This officer or employee shall not engage in any other work which is inconsistent
with his duties or conflict with the interest of the department.
102.4. Records. The building official shall keep, or cause to be kept, a record of
the business of the department. The records of the department shall be open to
public inspection.
102.5. Liability. Any officer or employee, or member of the board of adjustments
and appeals, charged with the enforcement of this code, acting for the applicable
governing authority in the discharge of his duties, shall not thereby render himself
personally liable, and is hereby relieved from all personal liability, for any damage
that may occur to persons or property as a result of any act required or permitted
in the discharge of his duties. Any suit brought against any officer or employee or
member because of such act performed by him in the enforcement of any
provisions of this code shall be defended by the city attorney at the direction of
the city commission until the final termination of the proceedings, unless such
person is found to have acted in bad faith or with malicious purpose or in a
manner exhibiting wanton and willful disregard for the safety, health, and welfare
of the public.
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Section 103. Powers and duties of the building official.
103. 1. General. The building official is hereby authorized and directed to enforce
the provisions of this code. The building official shall have the authority to render
interpretations of this code and to adopt policies and procedures in order to
clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies and
procedures shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code, and
shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this
code.
103.2. Right of entry.
103.2.1. Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any of the
provisions of this code, or whenever the building official has reasonable cause to
believe that there exists in any building or upon any premises any condition or
code violation which makes such building, structure, premises, electrical, gas,
mechanical or plumbing systems unsafe, dangerous or hazardous, the building
official may enter such building, structure or premises at all reasonable times to
inspect the same or to perform any duty imposed upon the building official by this
code. If such building or premises are occupied, he shall first present proper
credentials and request entry. If such building, structure, or premises are
unoccupied, he shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other
persons having charge or control of such and request entry. If entry is refused,
the building official shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to
secure entry.
103.2.2. When the building official shall have first obtained a proper
administrative inspection warrant or other remedy provided by law to secure
entry, no owner or occupant or any other persons having charge, care or control
of any building, structure, or premises shall fail or neglect, after proper request is
made as herein provided, to promptly permit entry therein by the building official
for the purpose of inspection and examination pursuant to this code.
103.3. Stop work orders. Upon notice from the building official, work on any
building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system that is being
done contrary to the provisions of this code, or in a dangerous or unsafe manner,
shall immediately cease. Such notice shall be in writing and shall be given to the
owner of the property, or to his agent, or to the person doing the work, and shall
state the conditions under which work may be resumed. Where an emergency
exists, the building official shall not be required to give a written notice prior to
stopping the work.
103.4. Revocation of permits. The building official is authorized to suspend or
revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this code wherever the permit is
issued in error or on the basis of incorrect, inaccurate or incomplete information,
or in violation of any ordinance or regulation or any provisions of this code.
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103.4. 1. Misrepresentation of application. The building official may revoke a
permit or approval, issued under the provisions of this code, in case there has
been any false statement or misrepresentation as to the material fact in the
application or plans on which the permit or approval was based.
103.4.2. Violation of code provisions. The building official may revoke a permit
upon determination by the building official that the construction, erection,
alteration, repair, moving, demolition, installation, or replacement of the building,
structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing systems for which the permit
was issued is in violation of, or not in conformity with, the provisions of this code.
103.5. Unsafe buildings or systems. All buildings, structures, or electrical, gas,
mechanical or plumbing systems which are unsafe or unsanitary, or do not
provide adequate egress, or which constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise
dangerous to human life, or which, in relation to existing use, constitute a hazard
to safety or health, are considered unsafe buildings or service systems. All such
unsafe buildings, structures or service systems are hereby declared illegal and
shall be abated by repair and rehabilitation or by demolition in accordance with
the provisions of the Standard Unsafe Building Abatement Code or other local
ordinance.
103.6. Requirements not covered by code. Any requirements necessary for the
strength, stability or proper operation of an existing or proposed building,
structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, or for the public safety,
health and general welfare, not specifically covered by this or the other technical
codes, shall be determined by the building official.
104.1.6. Time limitations. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, an
application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been
abandoned, and shall expire by limitation and become null and void six months
after the date of filing for the permit, or plan approval, whichever is later, unless
before then a permit has been issued. One or more extensions of time for
periods of not more than 90 days each may be allowed by the building official for
the application, provided the extension is requested in writing, all applicable fees
are paid, and justifiable cause is demonstrated.
104.2.1.2. Additional data. The building official shall be allowed to require
details, computations, stress diagrams, and other data necessary to describe the
construction or installation and the basis of calculations.
104.2.4. Site drawings. Drawings shall show the location of the proposed
building or structure and of every existing building or structure on the site or lot.
The building official shall be permitted to require a boundary line survey prepared
by a qualified licensed surveyor whenever the boundary lines cannot be readily
determined in the field.
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104.2.5. Hazardous occupancies. The building official may require the following:
1. General site plan. A general site plan drawn at a legible scale which
shall include, but not be limited to, the location of all buildings,
exterior storage facilities, permanent accessways, evacuation
routes, parking lots, internal roads, chemical loading areas,
equipment cleaning areas, storm and sanitary sewer accesses,
emergency equipment and adjacent property uses. The exterior
storage areas shall be identified with the hazard classes and the
maximum quantities per hazard class of hazardous materials
stored.
2. Building floor plan. A building floor plan drawn to a legible scale,
which shall include, but not be limited to, all hazardous materials
storage facilities within the building and shall indicate rooms,
doorways, corridors, exits, fire rated assemblies with their hourly
rating, location of liquid-tight rooms, and evacuation routes. Each
hazardous materials storage facility shall be identified on the plan
with the hazard classes and quantity range per hazard class of the
hazardous materials stored.
104.3.1.1. Minimum plan review criteria for buildings.
Manufactured/mobile homes:
1. Site requirements:
Setback/separation (assumed property lines).
Location of septic tanks (if applicable).
2. Structural:
Wind zone.
Anchoring.
Blocking.
3. Plumbing:
Sewer.
Vent.
Supply.
4. Mechanical:
Exhaust systems.
Clothes dryer exhaust.
Kitchen equipment exhaust.
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5. Electrical:
Exterior disconnect location.
104.4.6. Public right-of-way. A permit shall not be given by the building official
for the construction of any building, or for the alteration of any building where the
building is to be changed and such change will affect the exterior walls, bays,
balconies, or other appendages or projections fronting on any street, alley or
public lane, or for the placing on any lot or premises of any building or structure
removed from another lot or premises, unless the applicant has made application
for right-of-way permits from the authority having jurisdiction over the street, alley
or public lane.
104.5.1. Permit intent. A permit issued shall be construed to be a license to
proceed with the work and not as authority to violate, cancel, alter or set aside
any of the provisions of the technical codes, nor shall issuance of a permit
prevent the building official from thereafter requiring a correction of errors in
plans, construction, or violations of this code. Every permit issued shall become
invalid unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within six
months after its issuance, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended
or abandoned for a period of six months after the time the work is commenced.
Failure to obtain an approved inspection within 180 days of the previous
approved inspection shall constitute suspension or abandonment. The permit
may be extended one or more times, for periods not more than 180 days each,
by the building official, provided the extension is requested in writing, all
applicable fees are paid, and justifiable cause is demonstrated prior to the
expiration date. The building official shall record the extension of time granted, in
a written document affixed to the original permit or on the original permit.
104.5.1.5. Permits issued for the demolition of a structure shall expire 60 days
from the date of issuance. For a justifiable cause, one extension of time for a
period not exceeding 30 days may be allowed. Such request shall be in writing to
the building official.
104.6.2. Worlc commencing before permit issuance. Any person who
commences any work on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or
plumbing system before obtaining the building official's approval or the necessary
permits shall be subject to a penalty of 100 percent of the usual permit fee in
addition to the required permit fees or as provided by local ordinance. This
provision shall not apply to emergency work when delay would clearly have
placed life or property in imminent danger. But in all such cases the required
permit must be obtained within three business days and any unreasonable delay
in obtaining those permit(s) shall result in the charge of a double fee. The
payment of a double fee shall not preclude or be deemed a substitute for
prosecution for commencing work without first obtaining a permit. The building
official may grant extensions of time or waive fees when justifiable cause has
been demonstrated in writing.
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104.6.5. Types of fees enumerated. Fees may be charged for but not limited to
the following:
· Permits;
· Plans examination;
· Certificates of competency (including fees for applications,
examinations, renewal, late renewal, and reciprocity);
· Re-inspections;
· Administrative fees (including fees for investigative and legal costs
incurred in the context of certain disciplinary cases heard by the
board);
· Variance requests;
· Administrative appeals;
· Violations; and
· Other fees as established by local ordinance.
104.6.6. Building permit valuations. If, in the opinion of the building official, the
valuation of building, alteration, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing
systems appears to be underestimated on the application, the permit shall be
denied, unless the applicant can show detailed estimates to meet the approval of
the building official. Permit valuations shall include total cost, such as electrical,
gas, mechanical, plumbing equipment and other systems, including materials
and labor. The permit valuation may be calculated using the latest building
valuation data published by the International Code Council ("ICC") or other
applicable model code organization, at the option of the building official.
Section 105. Inspections.
105. 1. Existing building inspections. Before issuing a permit, the building official
may examine or cause to be examined any building, electrical, gas, mechanical,
or plumbing systems for which an application has been received for a permit to
enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, install, or change the occupancy. He shall
inspect all buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing
systems, from time to time, during and upon completion of the work for which a
permit was issued. He shall make a record of every such examination and
inspection and of all violations of the technical codes.
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105.2. Manufacturers and fabricators. When deemed necessary by the building
official, he shall make, or cause to be made, an inspection of materials or
assemblies at the point of manufacture or fabrication. A record shall be made of
every such examination and inspection and of all violations of the technical
codes.
105.3. Inspection seNice. The building official may make, or cause to be made,
the inspections required by section 105. He may accept reports of department
inspectors, independent inspectors or recognized inspection services, provided
that after investigation he is satisfied as to their licensure, qualifications and
reliability. A certificate required by any provision of this code shall not be based
on such reports unless the same are recorded by the building code inspector or
the architect or engineer performing building code inspections in a manner
specified by the building official. The building official shall ensure that all persons
making such inspections shall be certified in accordance to F.S. ch. 468.
105.4. After Hours Inspections. The term after hours shall mean that time after
5:00 p.m. and prior to 8:00 a.m. weekdays. In the event that a permitted
construction project requires after hours or weekend inspection, requests shall be
completed on the approved request form, submitted within the specified time
frame, and the fee for such inspection shall be paid in accordance with the
established fee table. In order to obtain after hours inspection the following shall
be met:
· requests must be made before noon on the day preceding the day
the inspection is needed;
· requests for weekend or holiday inspections must be submitted one
week in advance; and
· if the inspection is already scheduled for a particular day, there
must be established to the satisfaction of the building official, an
emergency condition necessitating the inspection before any fees
are imposed and calculated; emergencies excepted.
105.5. 105.5. Site Debris. All contractors will be responsible for assuring that the work
sites and the adjacent streets are not littered during construction period. This
includes unused or discarded work materials in addition to personal trash of the
workmen (lunch items, cans, papers, etc). All debris shall be kept in such a
manner as to prevent it from being spread by any means. Construction job sites
must be kept clean, such that accumulation of construction debris must not
remain on the property for a period exceeding fourteen days. The contractor
and/or owner of any active or inactive construction project shall be responsible
for the clean up and removal of all construction debris or any other
miscellaneous discarded articles prior to receiving a final inspection approval. All
waste removal receptacles must be City approved.
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Violators of the above sections may be punished according to Chapter 1, Section 7 of
the City of Sanford Code of Ordinances.
105.6. Required inspections-Building.
1.1. Slab inspection: To be made after the reinforcement is in place, all
concealed conduit, piping, ducts and vents are installed and the
electrical, plumbing and mechanical work is complete. Slab shall
not be poured until all required inspections have been made and
passed.
A foundation survey prepared and certified by a registered surveyor
shall be required for all new construction prior to approval of the
framing inspection. The survey shall certify placement of the
building on the site, illustrate all surrounding setback dimensions
and shall be available at the job site for review by the building
inspector. In lieu of providing a survey, the contractor may elect to
uncover all property line markers and string-up all property lines in
preparation for inspection.
2.1. Insulation inspection: To be made after the framing inspection is
approved and the insulation is in place.
Note: Sheathing fasteners installed and found to be missing the structural
member (shiners) shall be removed and properly reinstalled prior to
installation of the dry-in material.
4. Roofing inspection: To be made as two inspections on tile, slate or
similar roof coverings or as one inspection on all other roof
coverings, and shall at a minimum include the following building
components:
· Dry-in.
· Insulation.
· Roof coverings.
· Flashing.
105.7. Permit Card. Placement of permit card must remain visibly posted on the
street side of the site. Supporting documents and construction plans must be
presented when inspections are requested. Permit must be maintained on site in
a protected and safe condition during the entire time the job is in progress.
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106. 1.2. Issuing certificate of occupancy. Upon completion of construction of a
building or structure and installation of electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing
systems in accordance with the technical codes, reviewed plans and
specifications, and after the final inspection, and after verification that all septic
system permits have received an approved final inspection where applicable, the
building official shall issue a certificate of occupancy stating the nature of the
occupancy permitted, the number of persons for each floor when limited by law,
and the allowable load per square foot for each floor in accordance with the
provisions of this code.
Section 107. Tests.
107. 1. For products not covered under the statewide product evaluation and
approval system, the building official may require tests or test reports as proof of
compliance. Required tests are to be made at the expense of the owner, or his
agent, by an approved testing laboratory or other approved agency.
Section 108. Severability.
108.1. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this code is for
any reason held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity
of the remaining portions of this code.
Section 109. Violations and penalties.
109.1. Any person, firm, corporation or agent who shall violate a provision of this
code, or fail to comply therewith, or with any of the requirements thereof, or who
shall erect, construct, alter, install, demolish or move any structure, electrical,
gas, mechanical or plumbing system, or has erected, constructed, altered,
repaired, moved or demolished a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical
or plumbing system, in violation of a detailed statement or drawing submitted and
permitted thereunder, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree.
Each such person shall be considered guilty of a separate offense for each and
every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of
this code is committed or continued. Upon conviction of any such violation such
person shall be punished within the limits as provided by law and local
ordinance.
Section 110. Construction board of adjustment and appeals.
110. 1. Appointment. There may be established a board to be called the
construction board of adjustment and appeals, which should consist of nine
members but not less than seven. The board shall be appointed by the
applicable governing body.
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110.2. Membership and tenns.
110.2.1. Membership. The construction board of adjustment and appeals should
be composed of two Division 1 contractors, one electrical contractor, one
mechanical contractor, one plumbing contractor, architect, engineer and two
members of the general public whenever possible. A board member shall not act
in a case in which he has a personal or financial interest.
110.2.2. Tenns. The terms of office of the board members shall be staggered so
no more than one-third of the board is appointed or replaced in any 12-month
period. Vacancies shall be filled for an unexpired term in the manner in which
original appointments are required to be made. Continued absence of any
member from required meetings of the board shall, at the discretion of the
applicable governing body, render any such member subject to immediate
removal from office.
110.2.3. Quorum and voting. A simple majority of the board shall constitute a
quorum. In varying any provision of this code, the affirmative votes of the majority
present, but not less than three affirmative votes, shall be required. In modifying
a decision of the building official, not less than four affirmative votes, but not less
than a majority of the board, shall be required.
110.2.4. Secretary of board. A person shall be appointed by the local jurisdiction
to act as secretary of the board, and shall make a detailed record of all of its
proceedings, which shall set forth the reasons for its decision, the vote of each
member, the absence of a member and any failure of a member to vote.
110.3. Powers. The construction board of adjustments and appeals shall have
the power, further defined in 110.4, to hear appeals of decisions and
interpretations of the building official and consider variances of the technical
codes.
110.4. Appeals.
110.4.1. Decision of the building official. The owner of a building, structure or
service system, or his duly authorized agent, may appeal a decision of the
building official to the construction board of adjustment and appeals whenever
anyone of the following conditions are claimed to exist
1. The building official rejected or refused to approve the mode or
manner of construction proposed to be followed or materials to be
used in the installation or alteration of a building, structure or
service system.
2. The provisions of this code do not apply to this specific case.
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3. That an equally good or more desirable form of installation can be
employed in any specific case.
4. The true intent and meaning of this code or any of the regulations
thereunder have been misconstrued or incorrectly interpreted.
110.4.2. Variances. The construction board of adjustments and appeals, when
so appealed to and after a hearing, may vary the application of any provision of
this code to any particular case when, in its opinion, the enforcement thereof
would do manifest injustice and would be contrary to the spirit and purpose of
this or the technical codes or public interest, and also finds all of the following:
1. That special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar
to the building, structure or service system involved and which are
not applicable to others.
2. That the special conditions and circumstances do not result from
the action or inaction of the applicant.
3. That granting the variance requested will not confer on the
applicant any special privilege that is denied by this code to other
buildings, structures or service system.
4. That the variance granted is the minimum variance that will make
possible the reasonable use of the building, structure or service
system.
5. That the grant of the variance will be in harmony with the general
intent and purpose of this code and will not be detrimental to the
public health, safety and general welfare.
110.4.2.1. Conditions of the variance. In granting the variance, the board may
prescribe a reasonable time limit within which the action for which the variance is
required shall be commenced or completed or both. In addition, the board may
prescribe appropriate conditions and safeguards in conformity with this code.
Violation of the conditions of a variance shall be deemed a violation of this code.
110.4.3. Notice of appeal. Notice of appeal shall be in writing and filed within 30
calendar days after the decision is rendered by the building official. Appeals shall
be in a form acceptable to the building official. Appeals relating to provisions of
the Florida Building Code, other than local amendments, may be appealed to the
Florida Building Commission, pursuant to F.S. ~ 120.569, regarding the local
government's action. Notice of administrative rights may be obtained from the
local building department.
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110.4.4. Unsafe or dangerous buildings or service systems. In the case of a
building, structure or service system which, in the opinion of the building official,
is unsafe, unsanitary or dangerous, the building official may, in his order, limit the
time for such appeals to a shorter period.
110.5. Procedures of the board.
110.5. 1. Rules and regulations. The board shall establish rules and regulations
for its own procedure not inconsistent with the provisions of this code. The board
shall meet on call of the chairperson. The board shall meet within 30 calendar
days after notice of appeal has been received.
110.5.2. Decisions. The construction board of adjustment and appeals shall, in
every case, reach a decision without unreasonable or unnecessary delay. Each
decision of the board shall also include the reasons for the decision. If a decision
of the board reverses or modifies a refusal, order, or disallowance of the building
official or varies the application of any provision of this code, the building official
shall immediately take action in accordance with such decision. Every decision
shall be promptly filed in writing in the office of the building official and shall be
open to public inspection. A certified copy of the decision shall be sent by mail or
otherwise to the appellant and a copy shall be kept publicly posted in the office of
the building official for two weeks after filing. Every decision of the board shall be
final, subject however to such remedy as any aggrieved party might have at law
or in equity.
Section 18-3. Fees.
No person shall do, or cause to be done, any construction, alteration, repair or
demolition covered by the provisions of this chapter without first paying to the city a fee
in accordance with the permit fee table below as adopted by the City Commission_by
resolution or other means that they may determine from time to time.
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PERMIT FEE TABLE
Building Electrical
Description Fee Description Fee
Aoplicatlon Fee $20.00
IAopllcatlon Fee $20.00
New Construction
Pennlt Fee .50% of DCV Minimum Fee $30.00
Minimum fee 01$30.00 Per Amoeraae $0.40
All Pennlts . Plan Review Ft .30% of DCV Miscellaneous
Base Fee $30.00
Demolition Fee $ 75.00 Plus .50% of DCV
Factory Built Housing $150.00 Plumbing
Tents $50.00 Application Fee $20.00
Restamp plans, Alterations $5.00 per page New Construction
Plans and Extra Sets $50.00 minimum Minimum $30.00
Per Fixture $6.00
Re-Insoectlon Fee $35.00
$50.00 same reason Miscellaneous
Base Fee $30.00
AfterHou~lnsoections Plus .50% of DCV
Weekda~ 2 hr minimum $55.00 per hr
(Monday through Friday) Mechanical
'before 8:00 a.m. after 5:00 D.m.)
Application Fee $20.00
Weeken< 4 hr minimum $75.00 per hr
Saturdav. Sundav or Holidav) $0.00 to $2.500.00 $40.00
$2,501.00 to $5,000.00 $70.00
Prepower Agreement $100.00 per unit $5,001.00 to $10,000.00 $110.00
$10001.00 to $25 000.00 $170.00
Store Stocking. Prior to CO $300.00 $25,001.00 and up $5.00 oar
$1 000.00 DC
Duplicate CO $10.00
Miscellaneous Fees
Cursory Plan Review $300.00 Description Fee
Notary Services $10.00
Extend Unexpired Pennlt $25.00 other than permitting)
Renew expired Pennlt 50% of original permit fE Administrative Letter
Residential $25.00
Contractor Realstration $10.00 Commercial $50.00
Change of Contractor $ 35.00 Condemnation Reports
Residential $250.00
Commercial $ 500.00
Minimum Housing Inspect $250.00
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Section 18-4. Finished floor elevations.
(a) On building sites which are reasonably level or slope toward a street, road or
right-of-way, the minimum finish floor elevation shall not be less than 16 inches
above the crown of the adjacent street, road or right-of-way. On building sites
which slope away from a street, road or right-of-way toward a lake, stream or
water collection area and positive drainage exists, the finish floor elevation of any
structure shall be not less than eight inches above finished site grade. Swales
shall be constructed to divert runoff water around any structure. Evidence of
compliance must be submitted with the permit application by the applicant and
approved by the City of Sanford during the plan review process before any
permits can be issued.
(b) Finished floor elevations, if approved by the City of Sanford, may be set below
finished site grade if provisions are made to protect the structure against water
damage or water intrusion.
(c) In approving such protection measures, the City of Sanford shall consider, as
general guidelines and criteria, methods for providing adequate subsurface
drainage, soil types on the site, and past and present drainage conditions within
the general area. Any deviations from the requirements outlined in 18-4(a) or 18-
4(c) must be approved in advance by the City of Sanford and comply with the
provisions of the City of Sanford land Development Regulations (lOR), more
particularly described as lOR, Article VI, Section 6(d).
Section 18-5. SloDe of driveways.
Driveways or other areas of access to a building or structure shall be sloped so as to
prevent the runoff of surface water into any building or structure.
Section 18-6. Construction in flood Drone areas.
The provisions of sections 18-4 and 18-5 shall not be in violation of or supersede any
section of this code, or any ordinance or zoning regulation, pertaining to construction
within flood prone areas.
Section. 18-7. Television dish antennas and satellite antennas.
(a) Building permit required. The installation of all television dish antennas and/or
satellite antennas shall require a building permit.
(b) Installation regulations.
(1) Television dish antennas or satellite antennas shall not be installed on or
attached to any part of the roof structure of any residential building.
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(2) Television dish antennas or satellite antennas may be installed on or
attached to roofs of commercial or industrial buildings but only upon
submission of a certificate of an engineer or architect currently registered
to do business in the state. Such certification shall be to the effect that a
structural analysis has been made of the building and the building can
safely support the specific antenna with a minimum wind loading of 100
miles per hour.
(3) Television dish antennas or satellite antennas shall not be installed in front
of the front line of any residential, commercial, or industrial building.
(4) Television dish antennas or satellite antennas may only be installed in
side yards or back yards of any building.
(5) No portion of any antenna or support structure shall be closer than five
feet to any property line.
(6) Television dish antennas or satellite antennas shall not be located on any
public way, easement, or parkway.
(7) Televisions dish antennas or satellite antennas shall not be installed in
any designated parking area of any building.
(8) Mobile mounted television dish antenna or satellite antenna structure shall
comply with all requirements of subsections (b){1) through (7) of this
section.
(c) Apartment or condominium buildings above three stories. Apartment or
condominium buildings above three stories in height shall be treated as
commercial structures for the purpose of this section for television dish antennas
or satellite antennas.
(d) Compliance with height restrictions of zoning ordinance. The installation of any
television dish antenna or satellite antenna shall not exceed the height restriction
set forth in the zoning ordinance for that location.
Section 18-8. Tent permits.
(a) Required. No tent shall be erected within the city until a permit has been
obtained from the building division and the fire department.
(1 ) Tents/canopies meeting all of the following requirements will be exempt
from permitting through the building division:
a. Is 400 square feet or less;
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b. Does not have attachable sides;
c. Does not have provisions for electricity;
d. Is not utilized for a place of assembly for more than 50 people; and
e. Does not provide for the sale of hazardous materials.
(2) All tents/canopies require a permit from the fire department.
(b) Application. An application for a tent permit shall include the following:
(1) letter from the property owner, authorizing use of the property.
(2) Certification of tent fire resistance, effective for the period specified by the
permit.
(3) Tent permit application form.
(c) Issuance; conditions. A permit will be issued upon submittal of the documents
specified in subsection (b) of this section, and payment of the applicable fee,
contingent upon the following conditions:
(1) Inspection shall be requested when the grounds are prepared by cutting
grass, removing debris, or any other potential fire hazards, and electric
service is ready for connection. Inspection approval will authorize erection
of the tent.
(2) Final inspection by the building department and fire prevention inspector
shall be requested when the tent is erected, sanitary facilities are
provided, and seats and fire extinguishers are installed.
(3) The tent shall not be occupied or electrical service connected until
satisfactory final inspections have been performed.
(4) Permits are limited to two weeks, with provision for one extension of two
weeks after satisfactory reinspection to ensure safety to life conditions
have not deteriorated.
(5) No tent shall be permitted on a site for a period longer than 28 days. No
permit shall be obtained for the same site within a period of 180 days
following expiration of a tent permit.
(6) Adequate parking shall be provided as a condition precedent to the
issuance of a tent permit.
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ARTICLE II. UNSAFE OR UNSANITARY BUILDINGS
Section 18-31. Authority to condemn.
The city commission is authorized to condemn and order to be demolished and
removed, or to be put in a sound state of repair, any and all buildings and structures
within the city found to be in a dilapidated, unsanitary, unsafe or uninhabitable condition.
Section 18-32. Periodic inspection of buildinas: notice of condemnation: hearina.
(a) The building official, the fire chief, the code official or their designees, are
authorized to periodically inspect buildings and structures within the city, and if
such official finds any building, or structure to be in a dilapidated, unsanitary,
unsafe or uninhabitable condition, shall report such fact in writing to the city
manager, specifying in detail the condition of the building or structure. The city
shall thereupon determine whether or not a public hearing shall be held to
condemn such building or structure. If the city manager determines such hearing
will be held, it shall order placed upon such building or structure a notice of
condemnation, and simultaneously therewith direct to be delivered to the owner
or owners, or anyone owner, either in person or by certified or registered mail to
the last known address as shown by the tax assessment rolls of the county, a
notice to the owner of the property involved, that the building or structure thereon
has been found by officials of the city to be in dilapidated, unsanitary, unsafe or
uninhabitable condition, and that the city intends to condemn the same. Such
notice shall further provide that a hearing will be held before the city commission
at a stated time and at a stated place, and that at such time and place a full
determination will be made by the city commission as to the condition of the
building or structure. If the owner cannot be located for personal delivery or
receipt of certified or registered mail of the notice, after reasonable inquiry, then
the notice shall be published once a week for two consecutive weeks in a
newspaper of general circulation within the city, and such service shall be
deemed sufficient to show that the notice requirements of this section have been
met without regard to whether or not the property owner actually received such
notice.
(b) The property owner, at the hearing, shall have a full opportunity to be heard and
to present such evidence as the owner sees fit.
Section 18-33. Uninhabitable buildinas or structures.
(a) A building or structure shall be uninhabitable when:
(1) It is visited by persons for the purpose of unlawfully procuring or using any
controlled substance, as defined under F.S. ch. 893, or any drugs, as
defined in F.S. ch. 499;
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(2) It is used for the illegal keeping, selling or delivering of such controlled
substances or drugs; or
(3) It is found to have one or more of the following characteristics:
a. It is vacant, unguarded and open at doors or windows;
b. There is an unwarranted accumulation of debris or other
combustible material therein;
c. The structure's condition creates hazards with respect to means of
egress and fire protection as provided for the particular occupancy;
d. There is a falling away, hanging loose or loosening of any siding,
block, brick, or other building material;
e. There is deterioration of the structure or structural parts;
f. The structure is partially destroyed;
g. There is an unusual sagging or leaning out of plumb of the structure
or any parts of the structure and such effect is caused by
deterioration or over-stressing;
h. The electrical or mechanical installations or systems create a
hazardous condition; or
i. An unsanitary condition exists by reason of inadequate or
malfunctioning sanitary facilities or waste disposal systems.
(b) A building or structure shall be presumed to be utilized for the purposes set forth
in subsection (a)(1) or (2) of this section when there are one or more arrests or
police reports of incidents which involve the keeping, consumption, or delivery of
controlled substances or drugs on the premises of the subject building or
structure.
(c) A building or structure found to be uninhabitable as provided in this section shall
be subject to demolition.
Section 18-34. Order of condemnation: repair or removal.
If the city commission determines upon full hearing as provided in section 18-32 that
such building or structure should be condemned, such fact shall be stated in writing to
the property owner including reasonable specifications as to the deficiencies justifying
such condemnation and the property owner shall be given a reasonable time, according
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to the size, condition and location of such building or structure, in which to cause the
building or structure to be demolished and removed or placed in a state of sound repair,
and in the event of failure on the part of the property owner within such time period to
effect the demolition and removal or repair, then such building or structure will be
demolished and removed by the city and the cost of the same assessed as a lien
against the land. The order of condemnation shall be delivered to the property owner or
owners, or anyone owner, either in person or by certified or registered mail to the last
known address as shown by the tax assessment rolls of the county. The lack of a
signed returned receipt shall not constitute a failure to notify owners or interested
parties. Service shall be deemed complete upon mailing. The order of condemnation
shall be recorded in the public records of the county. The recordation of such order of
condemnation as provided in this section shall constitute notice to any subsequent
purchasers, transferees, grantees, mortgagors, mortgagees, lessees, Iienors, and all
persons having, claiming or acquiring any interest in the property described therein, or
affected thereby. No condemned building or structure stating that the same is
condemned shall be occupied or used for any purpose during the period of time the
same is condemned.
Section 18-35. Demolition bv city: lien.
If, within the time stated in the order of condemnation provided for in section 18-34, the
property owner fails to demolish and remove or repair such condemned building or
structure, and has not shown cause before the city commission which justifies an
extension of time, the city commission shall forthwith order such building or structure to
be demolished or removed by the city and the actual cost including administrative cost
of the same assessed as a lien upon the land. The city may enforce its lien and
maintain a personal action against the property owner or owners at the same time to
recover such cost and any and all interest accrued thereon. In any suit by the city either
at law or in equity for the collection of the amount of the lien, the city shall be entitled to
recover its actual costs and attorney's fee for the suit and such costs and attorney's fee
shall also become a lien upon the land. Any lien for costs and fees incurred pursuant to
sections 18-31 through 18-36 shall constitute a lien against the premises to the same
extent and character as the lien for special assessments, and with the same penalties
and rights of collection, foreclosure, sale and forfeiture as obtained for special
assessment liens.
Section 18-36. Emeraency Dowers
The building official, fire chief, or code official shall have the power to promptly cause a
building, structure or portion thereof to be made safe or cause its removal in cases of
emergency which have been determined to involve imminent danger to human life or
health. For this purpose such structure or land on which such structure stands or
abutting land or structures may be entered by such official with such assistance and at
such cost as the official may deem necessary. The official may order the vacation of
adjacent structures and may protect the public by appropriate fencing or such other
means as may be necessary, and for this purpose may close a public or private way. All
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costs incurred by the city pursuant to this section shall be assessed and enforced as
stated in section 18-35.
Section 18-37. Penaltv.
Violation of this article shall, in addition to the remedy otherwise provided in this article,
be punishable as provided by section 1-7. Each day of continuance of any violation of
this article shall constitute a separate offense.
Section 18-38. Appeals.
An aggrieved party may appeal a final order of the city commission to the circuit court.
Such an appeal shall not be a hearing de novo but shall be limited to appellate review of
the record created before the city commission. An appeal shall be filed within 20 days of
the execution of the order to be appealed.
ARTICLE IV. UNIFORM BUILDING NUMBERING SYSTEM
Section 18-81. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a
different meaning:
Accessory building means a detached building, including carport, the use of
which is customarily clearly incidental and subordinate to that of the principal
building and use located on the same parcel with such accessory building.
Building front or facade means that area or facade of a building which has visible
numbers from a public or private street or way because it faces the public or
private street or way pursuant to which the building is numbered. When a
building is constructed on a comer lot, the building front or facade shall be that
area of the building which faces the street on which a projected address was
assigned or, if a projected address has not been assigned, the area so
designated by the Planning & Development Services Department.
Address master maps means a master set of maps which, in conjunction with
approved plats and site plans, details the existing street name and numbering
scheme and the projected street name and numbering scheme within the city..
E-911 coordinator means that person designated by the county administrator to
design, implement, and maintain an emergency telephone response system
which involves the expeditious response of public safety, police and other
services resulting from such emergency telephone system.
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Nonconfonnance means any failure to comply with the provisions of this article,
including, but not limited to, by way of example: a number out of sequence, odd
or even number on wrong side of street, rural box numbers, numbers improperly
affixed, numbers illegible, numbers unclear, numbers obstructed, numbers not
visible, numbers not present, numbers of improper size, numbers not in contrast
with immediate background, weatherworn numbers, wrong numbers, non-
approved numbers, and failure to remove wrong or old numbers.
Occupant means any person who is occupying or leasing a building or other
property for a period exceeding 30 days.
Owner means the person that holds legal or equitable title to a parcel of real
property as evidenced by an instrument of lawful conveyance.
Principal building means the building in which is conducted the principal use of
the parcel in which it is situated.
Private way means any street, road, avenue, drive, cul-de-sac, or other
thoroughfare used for vehicular traffic and any easement or right-of-way that
provides sole access to more than one parcel or lot which is not included in the
definition of "public way" and which is not maintained by the city. This term shall
include, but is not limited to, roadways or driveways in mobile home parks,
apartments, condominiums, commercial or industrial complexes, which have
been named and signed in accordance with the city's land development code.
Projected street name and numbering scheme means all approved site plans and
plats, including amendments thereto, which contain projected street names and
addresses although no construction or development has occurred on the
projected street.
Public way means any area of a public road or right-of-way, either paved or
unpaved, which is intended for vehicular traffic, and that has been dedicated to
the city for the purpose of vehicular traffic and for use as a thoroughfare for
vehicular traffic whether accepted or not by the city, excluding, however, service
entrances or driveways.
Unifonn building numbering system means a system by which existing buildings
and projected lots and parcels for future buildings are assigned addresses in a
coordinated and uniform method.
Section 18-82. Uniform buildina numberina system established: incorporation of map.
A uniform building numbering system, as shown on the maps identified by the title, "City
of Sanford Address Master," and filed in the office of the city Planning & Engineering
Department, is hereby adopted for use in the city. The city Planning & Engineering
Department shall coordinate all activities relating to the system and maps with the E-
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911 coordinator. These maps and all explanatory matter thereon and related thereto are
hereby adopted, incorporated in this article by reference, and made a part of this article.
The maps shall include existing site plans and plats that have been approved and
amendments thereto. The maps shall be made available to the public during normal
business hours.
Section 18-83. Administration; assianment of numbers.
(a) The city Planning & Engineering Department shall be responsible for
coordinating and maintaining the numbering system established by this article.
The department shall approve street names and designations and shall assign
building numbers in conformity with the uniform building numbering system
established in section 18-82.
(b) Should an existing building fail to conform with the uniform numbering system,
the city Community Improvement Department shall have the authority to give
notice to those owners or occupants whose building number is in nonconformity
with the uniform building numbering system.
(c) In coordination with the E-911 coordinator, the city Planning & Engineering
Department shall record and maintain records of all street names and numbers
currently assigned under this article and all names and numbers which have ever
been assigned pursuant to this article and shall monitor same to ensure that
duplicate street names and numbers are prevented.
Section 18-84. Postina of numbers.
All buildings in the city shall have the assigned building number properly displayed in
accordance with and in conformity to the requirements of this article, whether or not mail
is delivered to such building or property. It shall be the duty of the owners and
occupants of each building in the city to post the assigned building number on the
property in conformity with this article as follows:
(1) The building address number shall be affixed to the building front or facade as
defined in this article, or to a separate structure such as a mailbox, post, wall,
fence, or other visible and commonly used area, in such a manner so as to be
clearly visible and legible and without obstruction from the public or private way
on which the building fronts.
(2) Any numbers which are not clearly visible and legible from the public or private
way shall not be used.
(3) The numerals shall be of a contrasting color with the immediate background of
the residential building or structure on which such numerals are affIXed and shall
be not less than four inches in height and one-half inch in width. Non-residential
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buildings or structures shall have numerals affixed that are not less than six
inches in height and one-half inch width.
(4) Numerals shall be made of a durable weather-resistant material permanently
affixed to the front of the building or structure.
Section 18-85. Annexed areas.
Whenever a parcel of land, a subdivision, or any part thereof, becomes part of the city
by municipal annexation, it shall be the responsibility of the Planning & Engineering
Department to review the address numbers of such property and determine whether
such numbers, their posting, and the method of numbering for such annexed portion
conform to the uniform building numbering system established by this article within 30
days of such annexation.
Section 18-86. Penalties.
(a) Any person failing to comply with the provisions of this article shall be punished
as provided by Sanford City Code, Section 1-7.
(b) The city code enforcement special magistrate shall also have jurisdiction over
violations of this article. Proceedings before the code enforcement special
magistrate shall be governed by its rules and procedures.
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