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City of Orlando Permits

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Permits

Building

Uner this Permit you are able to apply for the following:

  • New
  • Addition
  • Alteration
  • Site Work
  • Fence
  • Roof
  • Accessory Structure
  • Tent
  • Repair/Replace
  • Sign
  • Swimming Pool
  • Solar

Re-Roof

Commercial Re-roof permits require a minimum of two inspections.

  • Asphalt Shingles
  • Modified Bitumen
  • Concrete Roof Tile
  • Clay Roof Tile
  • Thermoset
  • Thermoplastic
  • Photovoltaic modules/shingles

Residential Swimming Pool,Spa and Hot Tub

The following list is a checklist for this permit:

  • The pool will be isolated from access to the home by an enclosure
  • The pool will be equipped with an approved safety pool cover
  • All doors and windows providing direct access from the home to the pool will be equipped with an exit alarm that has a minimum sound pressure rating of 85 decibels at 10 feet
  • The pool will be equipped with a floating pool alarm

Electrical

Uner this Permit you are able to apply for the following:

  • Addition
  • Alteration
  • Change of Service
  • New
  • Repair
  • Solar
  • Low Voltage
  • Safety Check
  • Swimming Pool
  • Temporary Service/Pole Only

Demolition

Uner this Permit you are able to apply for the following:

  • Commercial
  • Brick
  • Concrete Block
  • Wood Frame
  • Tilt Wall

Flood

The following list is a checklist for this permit:

  • 2 copies FEMA application forms and package
  • 2 copies of drainage/floodplain/stormwater reports including compensatory storage calculations
  • 2 copies of civil plans related to floodplain
  • 2 copies of geotechnical reports
  • 2 copies of as-builts/elevation certificates
  • 2 copies of CD or USB

Fire

Uner this Permit you are able to apply for the following:

  • Fire Alarm
  • Fire Suppression
  • Tank Installation
  • Tank Removal

Mechanical

Uner this Permit you are able to apply for the following:

  • Commercial
  • Addition
  • Alteration
  • New Structure
  • Repair/Replace

Plumbing/Gas

Uner this Permit you are able to apply for the following:

  • Addition
  • Alteration
  • Gas Piping
  • Irrigation
  • New Structure
  • Solar
  • Repair/Replace
  • Sewer Connection
  • Accessory Structure
  • Abandon Grease Traps/Interceptor

Contact Information

City of Orlando

  • Address: 400 South Orange Avenue
  • Orlando, Florida 32801
  • Phone Number: 407.246.2121
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