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This article summarizes Florida Statutes §553.791 as amended through 2026 (Chapter 2026-63, effective July 1, 2026). It is general information, not legal advice. Every project is different. Talk to our team about yours.
Both a private provider and your local building department enforce the same Florida Building Code. The difference is who does the work, how quickly it happens, and how you communicate along the way.
Side-by-side
| Traditional building department | Florida Private Providers |
|---|---|
| Inspection scheduling depends on jurisdiction availability | Responsive scheduling, including after hours, weekends and holidays |
| Reviewer may change between review cycles | Direct access to your review team |
| Project sits in the municipal queue | Dedicated private review: 3-day plan review |
| Municipality performs plan review | FPP performs applicable building-code review under §553.791 |
| Limited project-specific communication | A dedicated project contact |
| Standard permit fees | Statute requires applicable permit-fee reductions |
What stays the same
- You still apply for and receive your permit from the local jurisdiction.
- The building official still issues the certificate of occupancy or completion.
- Local ordinances, zoning, floodplain management and site requirements are still reviewed locally.
- Fire prevention and firesafety review under Chapter 633 is handled by the fire official.
What changes
- Plan review. The private provider reviews your plans and signs a compliance affidavit. The building official may not re-review building-code compliance the private provider has approved.
- Deadlines with teeth. The building official has 10 business days (5 for single-trade reviews on one- and two-family homes) to flag incomplete documents, or the permit is deemed approved.
- Inspections on your schedule. The private provider inspects each phase when you’re ready, in person or virtually.
- Faster closeout. After the private provider’s certificate of compliance, the building official has 10 business days (2 for one- and two-family homes) to issue the certificate of occupancy or completion, or flag missing documents.
Is a private provider right for my project?
Private providers work for every project type: single-family homes, restaurants, retail build-outs, multifamily, industrial and commercial. They are most valuable where delays are expensive, such as a lease commencement, a grand opening, or a carrying-cost-heavy development. See how the process works.
Talk to a licensed private provider
Florida Private Providers offers 3-day plan review, same-day inspections where available, and service in all 67 Florida counties. Start your project or call (941) 210-1420.