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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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
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... -
General construction permits required
When more than one MEP permit is required, a general construction permit will also be required. Read on... -
Furniture storage prior to TCO/CO not allowed
Furniture storage, furnishing of new buildings not allowed until TCO/CO Read on... -
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... -
Generators
For all new generator permit applications, The City of Fernandina Beach will require the following items: Read on... -
Elevation Certificates required
New requirement for 500yr/0.2% flood zone per ordinance 2019-26 Read on...
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