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Who can compel a local government to create a residential master building permit program?

Correct Answer

B) A general, building or residential contractor, in writing

Section 553.794(1): if a local building code administrator "receives a written request from a general, building, or residential contractor licensed under chapter 489 requesting the creation of a master building permit program, the applicable local government shall create such program within 6 months after receipt of the written request." One licensed contractor’s letter starts the clock.

Answer Options
A
Any owner of five or more lots
B
A general, building or residential contractor, in writing
C
The local building official, at the department’s own initiative
D
The Florida Building Commission, by rule adopted for that county

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Section 553.794(1): if a local building code administrator "receives a written request from a general, building, or residential contractor licensed under chapter 489 requesting the creation of a master building permit program, the applicable local government shall create such program within 6 months after receipt of the written request." One licensed contractor’s letter starts the clock.

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