Registry
Site & Exterior
Patio cover / attached lanai roof (solid roof, not screen)
Solid-roof structure attached to the house over an existing patio — distinct from a screen cage (see Screen enclosure) and an open pergola.
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Who can pull the permit
- CGCCertified General Contractor
- CBCCertified Building Contractor
- CRCCertified Residential Contractor
- SPEC-ALUMINUMAluminum / Screen Enclosure (county specialty)
- OWNER-BUILDEROwner-occupied 1–2 family (FS 489.103(7))
Decision — first matching row wins
| # | When | Permit | Type | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | enclosed_sides is yes | yes | Building — Room Addition/Enclosure | Enclosing sides converts this from a covered patio to an addition — see Room addition; full structural/energy review applies. |
| 2 | otherwise | yes | Building — Patio Cover / Attached Structure | A solid-roof structure attached to the house is a wind-loaded addition to the building envelope; engineered plans, product approvals for the roof panels, and attachment-to-house details are required regardless of whether the sides stay open. |
Inputs the rule needs
- insulatedInsulated panel roof (vs. simple solid roof)?
- enclosed_sidesAny side being enclosed with wall/glass (vs. open-sided)?
Documents (base)
- Owner authorization / signed permit application (owner or agent signature, notarized where the authority requires)
- Site plan / survey showing property lines, setbacks, easements, septic and the proposed work
- Signed & sealed structural/attachment details or Florida Product Approval for a manufactured panel system
- Notice of Commencement — recorded with the Clerk of Court and a certified copy (or notarised statement of filing) given to the building department BEFORE the first inspection. Statutory floor is a direct contract over $5,000 (FS 713.135(1)(e)); HVAC repair/replace under $15,000 exempt; lien-law protection applies above $2,500 (FS 713.02(5)). Authorities differ: Collier applies $2,500 (Bulletin B-44, pool checklist) and charges a $5 NOC admin fee; Lee will not ISSUE the permit until the NOC is recorded ($5,000+); Fort Myers, Bonita, Fort Myers Beach $5,000; Marco Island / Sanibel per statute (posted on site before first inspection)
- Contractor registration current with the county (license, GL insurance, workers' comp or exemption on file)