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941.743.1200
18500 Murdock Circle
Port Charlotte, FL 33948

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Residential Fire

Installation or replacement of an LP tank or associated gas lines, fire sprinklers or fire alarms at one & two family dwellings.

Required Forms & Documents

  • Application for Fire or Gas Permit (1 original signed)
  • Notice of Commencement (1 copy signed and recorded): Any improvement for which the direct contract price is greater than $5,000. If over $5,000 & part of larger permit (commercial building etc.) may be included on the NOC for the whole project. Must be submitted prior to scheduling the first inspection.
  • Site Plan (2 copies/sets): Site plan for installation of LP tanks over 1,000 gallons.
  • Product Specifications
  • Drawings/Plans/Engineering (2 copies/sets): Drawings showing work being performed. Must be wet seal if applying for a permit through our office. Digitally signed and sealed engineered plans for contractors using our online portal.
  • Owner-Builder Permit Information: Please read this information about what and who may qualify for an Owner-Builder permit. An Owner-Builder Disclosure Statement Form must be completed.
  • Owner-Builder Disclosure Statement (1 original, personally signed at the permit counter): Eligible Owner-Builders must complete this form in person at the time of application. Required by Florida law in order to be exempt from having to be a licensed contractor (sale, rental or lease of the property is prohibited for 1 year from permit completion).

Fees

At Time of Application
  • Building Flat Fee: $90
  • Surcharge: $4

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.

Licenses That Can Pull This Permit Type

  • Owner-Builder: Must not rent or sell the property within one (1) year of completion of the permit.
  • Certified Fire Sprinkler System
  • Certified Suppression System
  • Certified Gas Line Specialty
  • Certified Liquid Petrol Gas

Typical Inspections

Inspection Type (IVR System Code):
  • Inspections for this permit depend on the scope of the permit, and will be listed on your Inspection Card.

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