Work types that do not require a permit are limited to minor repairs such as residential painting, installation of plug-in portable mechanical equipment such as heating/cooling appliances, installation or replacement of finished floor covering, replacing cabinets and countertops in the same location without reconfiguring the space, residential landscaping excluding irrigation installation, residential satellite dish installation, residential flag poles 15 feet or less in height or sectional removable flag poles 20 feet or less in height.
Work types required for permitting follow Florida Building Code section 105.1, which states, “Any owner or owner's authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any impact resistant coverings, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be performed, shall first make application to the Building Official and obtain the required permit.”