Registry
Commercial
Warehouse / industrial / flex building
Storage, distribution, light manufacturing, flex-industrial shell.
inferredHB 803: n/areviewed never
Who can pull the permit
- CGCCertified General Contractor
- CBCCertified Building Contractor
Subs under the prime's permit: EC, ER, CFC, RF, CAC, CMC, RA
Decision — first matching row wins
| # | When | Permit | Type | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | otherwise | yes | Building — Storage/Industrial (with fire; high-pile & HazMat review if applicable) | Warehouse/industrial shells need building + fire review; high-piled storage and hazardous materials add commodity classification, sprinkler design and fire-code review. |
Inputs the rule needs
- high_pileHigh-piled storage (over 12 ft) or hazardous materials?
Documents (base)
- Owner authorization / signed permit application (owner or agent signature, notarized where the authority requires)
- Signed & sealed shell drawings
- Fire sprinkler design; high-pile storage plan if applicable
- Site plan / survey showing property lines, setbacks, easements, septic and the proposed work
- 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)