How long is my permit valid and are inspections required?
Section 305.1 of the South Florida Building Code requires that all construction work for which a permit is required shall be subject to inspection and approval by the Building official. It is the responsibility of the permit holder to cause the work to remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes.

Permits will expire and become null and void if work authorized by such permits has not commenced within 180 days from permit issuance or has been suspended or abandoned at any time for a period of 180 days. If the permit holder is unable to begin work and obtain an inspection within 180 days of permit issuance and cannot continue to obtain at least one inspection every 180 days until completion, he or she can avoid expiration of the permit by applying for a 180-day extension. The south Florida Building Code allows for a single 180-day extension to be granted as long as the request is made prior to permit expiration. For more information on permit extensions call the Building Department at (305) 663-6355.

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2. What should I do before making a final payment to the contractor?
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4. Are there any additional insurance requirements?
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