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Permit requirements for exterior windows, doors and overhead doors

Orange County Government

Summary

This page explains the basic requirements for submitting a permit application for residential or commercial windows, doors and overhead doors. This page provides links to guides and other resources to assist customers with the online permitting process.

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How to Apply

Please submit all required plans and documentation as part of your permit application using Orange County’s Fast Track Online Services permitting portal. Before you get started, please refer to the One-Stop Permitting Guide for information about the application process, review the Residential Plan Review Checklist and visit the Fast Track Training Hub and download the User Guide.

Fast Track Online Permitting Services

Residential or Commercial Windows and Doors Permit Requirements

Residential Windows and Doors Permitting Requirements

  • The following is required:
  1. A detailed scope of work, clearly identifying the work to be performed.
  2. A sketch/plan/drawing of the overall building with the location(s) of the window(s) and door(s) to be replaced clearly identified.
  3. Note: Approved installation details and screen shots for all products listed below are no long required to be submitted for plan review. However, you are required to have the approved installation details on the jobsite for inspection. Failure to do so will result in a failed inspection. If the applicant chooses to submit the installation details and instructions with the screen prints, the documents will be stamped as a part of your approved plan set reducing the risk of a failed inspection for not having the required documents available onsite for inspection. 
  4. A Completed Orange County Product Approval Specification Sheet.
  5. Select "Residential Permit" when choosing your permit application type.
  6. When filling out the permit application on Fast Track, use the Building Type dropdown to select the type of residential building such as "Single Family", "Two Family (Duplex)", "Mobile Home", etc. and select "Windows\Doors Replacement size for size in the Work Type dropdown.
  7. Please include a detailed description of work to include all windows and door types that are included in this permit.

Commercial Windows and Doors Permitting Requirements

  • The following is required:
  1. A detailed scope of work, clearly identifying the work to be performed. 
  2. A sketch/plan/drawing of the overall building with the location(s) of the window(s) and door(s) to be replaced clearly identified.
  3. Note: Approved installation details and screen shots for all products listed below are no long required to be submitted for plan review. However, you are required to have the approved installation details on the jobsite for inspection. Failure to do so will result in a failed inspection. If the applicant chooses to submit the installation details and instructions with the screen prints, the documents will be stamped as a part of your approved plan set reducing the risk of a failed inspection for not having the required documents available onsite for inspection. 
  4. A Completed Orange County Product Approval Specification Sheet.
  5. Select "Commercial Permit" when choosing your permit application type.
  6. When filling out the permit application on Fast Track, use the Building Type dropdown to select the type of commercial building such as "Store/Shop" or "Townhouse" and select "Windows\Doors Replacement size for size in the Work Type dropdown.
  7. Please include a detailed description of work to include all windows and door types that are included in this permit.

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Inspection Requirements

Inspections are required for all permits. For additional information, refer to the inspection record provided upon permit issuance for a list of inspection types that may be required for your project.  For additional questions, please contact 407-836-5550 and request to speak to a Building Inspections Team Member. Use Fast Track to schedule and manage inspections online. To learn more, please visit the Fast Track Video Resources

A passed "290 Final Inspection" is required in order for the permit status to change to complete. Failure to schedule and pass a Final Inspection within the allowed time will result in the permit Expiring. Additional expense to reinstate/replace the permit and possibly updated plans and documentation may be required. 

Permit Issuance

A licensed contractor will be required to accept permit issuance. An owner-builder may act as Contractor under Exemption to F.S. 489.103(7)(a).

Contact Us

Division of Building Safety
Phone: (407) 836-5550