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The Building Code Compliance Office is responsible for new or remodel plan reviews, permit issuance for construction and maintenance, and inspections to determine compliance with the Florida Building Codes, Florida Statutes, and Florida Administrative Codes for all OCPS facilities.

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How Do I ...

How do I print a permit after it has been issued?

Click "Dashboard". Find the project and then click the blue "Open" button. Click "Docs". Click "Jurisdiction". Click "Download" next to the permit placard shown in the list.

How do I request an inspection?

Note: All inspection request MUST be submitted no later than 3pm the day prior to the requested inspection date.

Click "Dashboard". Find the project and click "Open" button. Click "Tasks". Click "New Request". Choose inspection type, choose the date you are requesting the inspection for, then enter a detailed note. Note must be detailed or we will be forced to cancel the request. Include scope of work you are requesting an inspection for, bldg #, room #, location on site, etc. If you will be needing additional inspections of the step you are requesting than write "partial". If you will not need additional inspections of the step you are requesting than write "final" or "last of this step". Do not enter a date in your note, date must be chosen using the calendar. Click "Add Selected Inspection". If you are only requesting one inspection, click "Submit Request to Jurisdiction". If you are requesting other steps for the same project click "Add Additional Inspections to Request" and follow the same steps.

How do I cancel an inspection?

Send an email to Building Code Inspection referencing your full Permit ID Number, full site/school name, and inspection step name to request we cancel your inspection. Note, inspections must be cancelled prior to the inspector arriving on site. Partial cancelations are not allowed.

How do I apply for Certificate of Construction Completion?

Certificates of Construction Completion are automatically processed after all inspections have been closed. There is no need to email our office or request it. It will become available under the "Docs" tab of your project after it is has been processed.

How do I view a correction notice after failing an inspection?

Click "Dashboard". Find the project and then click the blue "Open" button. Click "Docs". Click "Jurisdiction". All correction notices for the project will be found here.

How do I pay for a failed re-inspection fee?

Click "Dashboard". Find the project and then click the blue "Open" button. Click "Fees". All fees for the project will be listed here.

What happens if I do not obtain the required permit(s)?

Per FBC 105.1 a contractor is required to first obtain the necessary permits before beginning any work.

A Correction Notice will be issued and the non-permitted installation will be placed out of service and use. A permit will be required to be obtained along with all the required inspections. If the items that are required inspections are covered up or concealed in any fashion, they shall be uncovered and inspected. This may require destruction to occur and re-installation at your expense.

A simple phone call to the BCCO prior to start of installation would be very helpful to you and your installation.

How much do permits cost?

All permits issued by the Building Code Compliance Office are free of charge. This means that you will get the satisfaction and piece of mind that whatever you construct or install will be code compliant and safe for the students, staff and general public that learn, work and visit all of the OCPS schools and facilities without a cost associated.

The BCCO does implement Re-Review Fees and Failed Inspection Fees. See the BCCO website for further details.

How to apply for a permit?

Register your company with BCCO (see "BCCO Registration Request" form provided under the "Building Permits" section of our website). Create an account on MGOConnect after receiving an email response from the BCCO advising that you have been registered.

Procedure:
• Once logged in to MGOConnect, click "Home".
• Click "Apply Online for a Permit".
• Pick the correct application/permit type.
• Enter the site address and select it from the list.
• Click "Contractor" tab and select the license you are applying with under by clicking the blue "Select" button.
• Click "Next" and fill in all the required fields.
• Click "Next".
• Upload all the required documentation.
• Click "Next".
• Click "Submit".

The permit application will be reviewed by BCCO. If the permit application is accurate it will be accepted and permit number will be issued. The Plans Examiners will then review all the construction related documents submitted. If the documents are approved, MGO will be updated and the permit will be issued. If additional information is required, MGO will be updated to show what is needed. All communication regarding permits will be emailed to the email address associated with the MGO Registration/Account.

How do I apply for an extension for a permit?

Extensions are granted solely at the discretion of the Building Official upon review and shall be submitted prior to a permit expiring.

You may submit an extension request to [email protected] advising all the below:
Full permit number, full site name, status of work, why no inspections have been requested, a timeline of any remaining work, and estimated completion date.