Building Permit Contractor Round Table 8731 Citizens Drive New Port Richey, Florida Wednesday – July 10, :00 pm to 4:00 pm

Statistics AprilMayJune Applications Permits NB N2B

Online Permits AprilMayJune Air Conditioning Change outs Re Roofs554 Ground Settlement Water Heaters Electrical83420

Statistics Single Family Homes Issued

Turn Around Time As of July 3, 2013 Residential Site Review working on applications submitted June 27, 2013 (five working days). Plan Review working on applications submitted June 14, 2013 (nine working days).

Number of Inspections Performed AprilMayJune Structural Electrical Mechanical Plumbing

Number of Inspectors AprilMayJune Structural888 plus (one Vacant) Electrical555 Mechanical555 Plumbing333

Over Time June 2013 HoursCost Permitting 66.00$ 1, Plan Review 37.00$ 1, Inspections 14.00$ Total117.00$ 3,111.53

Inspections Continued April

Inspections Continued May

Inspections Continued June

Roll Overs AprilMayJune Structural Electrical3353 Mechanical12511 Plumbing5948

Mechanical Code Changes & Related Inspections

Review Continued vs. Failed Inspections

Model Center Industry providing a suggested work flow for review and discussion EJR-MUN-MISC MEMO-model center- site plan-process-w-charts.pdf

Utilities Billing / New Service Accounts

TUG Service Duke Energy, WREC power companies will require the following: Addresses must be posted on building or mailbox. House to be substantially completed. Devices below 8’ trimmed or blanked off and above 8’ capped off. Wires not completely installed shall not be connected to breakers. Building shall be lockable and all openings sealed. (Temporary covering is acceptable). Air conditioning equipment shall be installed and connected. Breakers for condenser and air handlers shall be marked.

Flat Roof Applications

Low Voltage Legislative Changes to Low Voltage Alarm Permits

Key Points in Florida Statute regarding Low voltage alarm permits: Definition per of low voltage alarm is any electrical device, signaling device used to detect burglary, fire, robbery, or medical emergency. This section does not apply to the installation or replacement of a Fire Alarm if a plan review is required. (Commercial Fire) Effective date –October 1 st, A local enforcement agency (Pasco County) shall make available a permit label for purchase for $55.00 for installation or replacement of an existing alarm system. Until January 1 st permits that cost more than $55.00 can be charged at the usual amount up to $ A local enforcement agency may not require a contractor, as a condition of purchasing a label, to submit information other than identification information of the licensee and proof of registration or certification as a contractor (No plans, address etc. required).

Key Points in Florida Statute regarding Low voltage alarm permits: A label is good for one year. Must be posted in a conspicuous place before commencing work. Notice of commencement is not required. Contractor must notify Agency within 14 days of completing work filing a Uniform notice of low voltage alarm system project of completion. A local enforcement Agency (Pasco County) may take disciplinary action against a contractor who fails to timely submit a Uniform notice of low voltage alarm system project. A low voltage alarm system may be inspected by the Agency (County). If a low voltage alarm system fails an inspection, the contractor must take corrective action as necessary to pass. Basically for Pasco County this permit would be used for Commercial burglar alarm systems only as we do not permit low voltage residential electric.

B.C.S. Customer Service Action Plan

1. Residential Walk-Through Permitting Start with Residential Accessories Next: New Residences Plans on File Last: New Residences up to 5,000 sq. ft. NPR Only - 5 Days a week – 8:00 am to 3:30 pm

2. Commercial Walk-Through Permitting Limited to reasonable projects – interior remodels/build outs, small additions, alterations. All Trades Represented – B.E.M.P. Site and Fire NPR only - 5 Days a week – 9:00 am to Noon

Contact Inspector By Cell Phone Inspector Cell Phone numbers distributed last Roundtable Now – callers to BCS are given inspector’s cell numbers Inspector Cell Phone number will be on the Web Shortly – Inspectors starting day in vehicle with work downloaded and cell phone contact available.

Accela Industry providing a copy of suggested or desired programming from other jurisdictions

Building Construction Services Calendar Information will be available within the Calendar on the web site.

Future Topics Desired discussion topics for future meetings.

Next meeting is scheduled for August 14, 2013 at 8731 Citizens Drive, West Pasco Government Basement Training Room

Thank you for your attendance.