What Is a Private Provider? A Plain-English Guide for Florida Projects
Florida law lets owners and contractors hire a licensed private provider for plan review and building inspections instead of waiting on the building department.
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Private Provider vs. Building Department: What’s the Difference?
Same Florida Building Code, different process. Compare who reviews your plans, who inspects, what it costs, and how the timelines work.
Read resourcePrivate Provider vs. Permit Expediter: Which Do You Need?
A permit expediter moves your application through the building department's queue. A private provider replaces the department's plan review and inspections.
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