Building Official Bulletins

  1. Clarification of required 0.4' to BFE (Base Flood Elevation)

    FEMA standards the City has adopted in Ordinance 2019-26 require addition of 0.4' to the BFE+freeboard Read on...

  2. Sub Contractors

    It is a current practice for some contractors to pull permits and perform work under their license and hire subcontractors for the work without notifying the Building Department. This happens in several different trades, but mostly Read on...

  3. Subcontractor lists required

    Subcontractor lists need to be provided to the Building Department and subs need to be registered and have license and insurance verified. Failure to use properly licensed subs with workers comp and insurance will result in work being stopped. Read on...

  4. Standard Operating Procedure for a video tape inspection for HVAC change outs (Residential Only)

    A high quality video file sent to the building department can be used for HVAC change-out inspections provided they are clear and provide sufficient detail an Read on...

  5. Automatic transfer switches

    Automatic Transfer switches can only be installed with a permit for a generator at the time the generator is installed. They cannot be prewired separately in advance for a future generator. Read on...

  6. General construction permits required

    When more than one MEP permit is required, a general construction permit will also be required. Read on...

  7. Furniture storage prior to TCO/CO not allowed

    Furniture storage, furnishing of new buildings not allowed until TCO/CO Read on...

  8. Separate Permits Required

    All General Construction Permits for residential and commercial, new structures and additions, require separate roof permits and separate trade permits. Read on...

  9. Generators

    For all new generator permit applications, The City of Fernandina Beach will require the following items: Read on...

  10. Elevation Certificates required

    New requirement for 500yr/0.2% flood zone per ordinance 2019-26 Read on...