After a permit is issued, when may the local enforcing agency require substantive changes to the plans?
Correct Answer
B) Only for compliance with the building, fire prevention or life safety codes, stated in writing
Section 553.79(2)(b): after issuing a permit the agency "may not make or require any substantive changes to the plans or specifications except changes required for compliance with the Florida Building Code, the Florida Fire Prevention Code, or the Life Safety Code, or local amendments thereto", and where it does, it must identify the specific plan features and the specific code chapters and sections in writing to the permitholder.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Section 553.79(2)(b): after issuing a permit the agency "may not make or require any substantive changes to the plans or specifications except changes required for compliance with the Florida Building Code, the Florida Fire Prevention Code, or the Life Safety Code, or local amendments thereto", and where it does, it must identify the specific plan features and the specific code chapters and sections in writing to the permitholder.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Only where the owner agrees to bear the cost of the change
Owner cost is not the test.
Option C: Only with the written consent of the design professional of record
Designer consent is not the test.
Option D: At any time before the first inspection is called, for any reason the reviewer considers material
Changes are limited to code compliance, at any stage.
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