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What is a permit?
After Hurricane Andrew, it became clear that there was a serious problem with building codes. Some buildings should have been able to resist the storm but did not because of their bad construction. This affected the whole country as many people were without insurance after the hurricane and local governments had trouble recovering the money and dealing with this disaster around all cities.
The Florida Building Codes Study Commission spent 16 months looking at things and found that each state agency had different rules, with over 400 local governments having their codes depending on the location. This meant we were following a lot of different guidelines which lead to confusion. Finally, they issued the recommendation to have only one code throughout all counties within the State Of Florida-and it should be statewide! This was followed by Miami-Dade County adopting the new Miami Dade Building Code.
Therefore, a permit is required for any construction project or remodeling done on your home. Miami-Dade County requires a building permit to make changes that alter the original structure of any construction. These modifications could range from something minor like replacing a door, to major structural overhauls and additions such as putting in an extra floor or adding an addition on. This means any person, firm, corporation, or governmental entity must obtain a permit from the appropriate authority when construction, erecting, altering, modifying, repairing, or demolishing a building.
Types of permits and what they are for?
Building permits are required for Miami-Dade residents who want to make any changes such as new constructions, roof alterations or additions, electrical work among many others.
- Master permits
A master permit is a building permit required for any major project. This type of license allows for the construction, change, or addition within an already existing structure and not just new builds.
- Sub-permits
A sub permit is a building, electrical, mechanical, or plumbing license that requires the company to have an existing master permit before it can be issued.
- Standalone Permits
A standalone permit is a small, quick project that doesn’t require any other permits. It’s typically used for adding an outlet or service change to your home and can usually be done in one day.
- Owner builder permits
You’ll need an Owner-Builder Permit to do work on your home worth more than $10,000 if you’re not hiring a licensed builder.
Why do I need a permit?
Building permits are required to make sure that your construction project is completed correctly. Miami-Dade Building Code Compliance works with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and the Miami Dade Police Department to protect everyone in the County from fire hazards, hazardous electrical systems, mold infestation among others. It ensures that proper safety measures are on the rule and that Miami-Dade County is protected from potential hazards.
This is why it’s always important to make sure that you have a building permit and get inspections because if something goes wrong with the construction, you will receive notice from the Miami-Dade county that, following the state’s jurisdiction, you can be held responsible for the damages.
These expired permits will ensure that you’ll have the appropriate documents before you start working on any project. The approval process also gives you access to new home financing programs that can help lower your mortgage payments as well as special utility assistance credits.
What is the permit process for building a new home in Miami?
The building permit process in Miami-Dade can be a little complicated. You’ll need to have your floor plans drawn up and then approved by the county. You’ll need to get a plumbing permit, hire an electrician and secure a contractor’s license regardless if you’re planning on doing the building yourself or not. You’ll also need to make sure that you have the appropriate plumbing permits completion as well as a gas line permit. You’ll also need to hire a licensed plumber to get the plumbing permits and if you own the property, you will need to get a fence permit as well.
You’ll need to know exactly what each permit is for and how much they cost. It’s hard to find this information online because it’s not centralized or organized anywhere. AG Contractor & Design helps people build home projects in Miami-Dade county by providing them with all of the necessary info on permits and licensing fees for your budget!
Building and residential permits expediting services offered by AG Contractor and Design
- Building Plans and Permit
- Electrical Plans and Permit
- Mechanical Plans and Permit
- Plumbing Plans and Permit
- Permit Running
A permit is a document that authorizes you to do something, specifically talking about new construction. You need permits for everything from building or residential construction, remodeling projects, electrical work, and more. It’s not always easy to know which type of permit you should get when starting your project but our team at AG Contractors and Design can help ease the process by walking you through what kind of permit you need, avoid all that time consuming research and so there are no surprises down the road.
Get started now on obtaining construction permits in Miami by calling 786 617-8795 or emailing info@aagcgroup.com
