Commercial Build Out

Build out of the interior space of an existing commercial shell building

Required Forms & Documents

All documentation: If applying in person, 2 original signed/sealed sets required; if applying online, 1 original signed/sealed set required

• Application for Construction Permit 
• Notice of Commencement (1 copy signed and recorded): Any improvement for which the direct contract price is greater than $5,000. Must be submitted prior to scheduling the first inspection.
• Drawings/Plans/Engineering: Must convey the full extent of proposed work – legible and of sufficient clarity. Drawings/plans need to be signed and sealed. If applying for a permit in person, plans must be wet or embossed with a signature. If applying for a permit online, plans must be digitally signed and sealed with a third-party verification  (see User Information).
• Energy Calculations: Energy calculation forms as per the Energy Conservation Code
• Product Specifications: Please provide the complete number for materials (e.g. windows, doors, roof covering, siding, soffits, etc.) to include the number after the decimal point – not the revision “R” number (i.e. 251 is the general number with several different configurations – complete number would be 251.1, etc.). Product approvals can be researched at floridabuilding.org/pr/pr_app_srch.aspx (FL #s) or miamidade.gov/building/pc-search_app.asp (NOA #s)
• Subcontractor Worksheet: Required if contractor is hiring a subcontractor to perform any electric, mechanical, plumbing or roofing
• Deferred Submittal Agreement Affidavit: Only required if there is a deferment in submittal. A complete list of submittals to be deferred is required at the time of the building permit application. The deferred submittal items shall not be installed until the deferred submittal documents have been approved. All deferred items must be approved before framing inspection.

Fees

• Pre-Application: $200
• Building Flat: $200 (if ICC valuation less than $50,000)

• Surcharge: 0.025 x building fee; minimum of $5
• Address Assignment: $15
• Zoning Review: $22
• Building: 0.005 x ICC valuation if more than or equal to $50,000 in valuation - less the pre-application fee

Before Final Inspection

• Impact Fee: Based upon type of business. Call Zoning at 941.743.1964.

Note: Payments by check should be made payable to either "CCBCC" or Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners. Payments are also accepted by Mastercard or Visa credit or debit cards.

Eligible Licenses for This Permit

• Owner-Builder: Not more than $75,000 in cost. Must not rent or sell the property within one (1) year of completion of the permit.
• Certified Building: 3 stories or less
• Certified General
• Registered Building: 3 stories or less
• Registered General

Department Reviews

• Addressing: Verify that a property has an address and, if it does not, one is created
• Building: A review of the proposed work to ensure that the structure will be in compliance with the applicable structural requirements of the Florida Building Code. This also includes wind loads and flood loads.
• Electrical: Ensure that the proposed structure or component will comply with the electrical provisions of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Fire: Ensure that the proposed structure or component will comply with the National Fire Prevention Code (NFPA).
• Landscape: Verify that the proposed work is in compliance with the approved landscape plan or to approve a proposed landscape plan (commercial only).
• Mechanical: Ensure that the proposed structure or component will comply with the mechanical provisions of the Florida Building Code.
• Plumbing: Ensure that the proposed structure or component will comply with the plumbing provisions of the Florida Building Code.
• Right-of-Way: A review the proposed work for impacts to the county right-of-way (ROW) and/or easements and determine what, if any, inspections will be required.
• State of Florida Department of Health (if applicable): Ensure approval for septic system
• Utilities: Ensure that the applicable regulations are followed in relation to connecting to water or sewer service provided by Charlotte County Utilities (CCU).

Inspections