What are the building codes the City of Temple Terrace use?
By state law we are mandated to use the latest edition of the Florida Building Code (building, residential, gas, plumbing, mechanical and existing building). The latest edition of the National Electrical Code (N.E.C.) is adopted for electrical applications by reference. The Florida Fire Prevention Code has been harmonized with the Building Code to establish unified and consistent standards.

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1. How do I obtain a permit?
2. What are some common types of permits?
3. When is a permit required to do work?
4. You may do the following without a permit:
5. What are the building codes the City of Temple Terrace use?
6. Can homeowners pull building permits?
7. Can a contractor do any type work that I need done?
8. With permits, who is responsible for scheduling inspections, correcting violations and paying reinspection fees?
9. What incidental paperwork must I submit to obtain a building permit?
10. What construction documents are required to be submitted for building permits? Do they require the stamp and approval of an architect or engineer?
11. How does the inspection process work?
12. Do I need a permit to install a security system in my home?
13. At what stage of construction can I get an electric meter released for my project?
14. What constitutes a final inspection?
15. How can I find out how much a permit costs?
16. When do I have to file a Notice of Commencement?
17. Is a Certificate of Occupancy required for any construction project?
18. I have a project that is almost complete. Can I get a Certificate of Occupancy?