FAX PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS

The following information and forms are intended strictly for the use of Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Roofing, and Solar Contractors ONLY!

If you are not a Contractor, you must contact the Building and Zoning Services Dept. at (386) 878-8650 for permitting assistance.

The Fax Permitting Program is a new service established by the City of Deltona Department of Finance and Building and Zoning Services Department. Process and procedures may be subject to change at any time to improve this service. Users will be notified of any enhancements. Contractors interested in this program will also be required to sign an agreement.

To participate in the Building and Zoning Service’s Fax Permitting Program, please review the following information:

• Escrow accounts may be used for the following work:

1. Roof Replacement and Repair,
2. HVAC Change Outs and Repair,
3. Electrical Change of Service and other Electrical Repairs,
4. Solar Water Heaters,
5. Water Heater replacements, Re-piping, and other Plumbing Repairs.

• Contractor shall register with Building and Zoning Services Department for Fax Permitting -Fax Permitting Contractor’s Registration Form. An Initial Escrow Account Deposit in the minimum amount of $300.00 shall be remitted to the Department of Finance. Subsequent deposits shall also be a minimum of $300.00.
• The City’s Department of Finance shall maintain the escrow account. The Department will account for the deposit and withdrawal of all funds. The Department of Finance will also provide a summary report upon request.
• Deposited amounts should be determined by the contractor based on volume of work performed. Staff recommends deposit amounts based on contractor’s average monthly volume.
• A positive balance must be kept in the contractor’s account. Fax Permits will be denied if funds are not available in the escrow account.

Following are detailed procedures provided by the Building and Zoning Services’ Customer Service Department.

If there are any questions pertaining to the financial part, please contact Dawna Parent-Phillips, Accounting Supervisor, Finance Department at (386) 878-8557.

Thank you for your interest and participation.

Building and Zoning Services Dept.
City of Deltona

FAX PERMITTING PROCEDURES

1. Contractor must be registered and in good standing with Volusia County Contractor Licensing Board.
2. Contractor registers with Building and Zoning Services for Fax Permitting.
3. Contractor establishes an escrow account with Finance. ($300.00 minimum)
4. Check given to Finance Cashier with completed Registration Form. Deposit slip and a copy of the completed Registration Form are returned to Customer Service clerk to place in permit file to establish an account number.
5. Contractor faxes completed permit application to Permitting Desk – (386) 878-8651.
6. Permitting clerk will enter applicant’s information into the SBCCI Permit system and provide a permit number.
7. Permitting clerk will verify balance of escrow account and make account adjustments.
8. Permitting clerk will fax to contractor a receipt for permitting fees which will include the balance of escrow account, schedule of required inspections, and a Fax Permit placard designed for this process. This placard will be 8.5 x 11 and list only inspections for this type of permit. Paper Permit Placard shall be place in plastic zip-loc type bag and placed in a conspicuous place accessible to the inspector.
9. Fax Permits received after 2:00 PM will be processed the next business day.
10. Hard copies of all paper work will be mailed to the contractor only upon request.
11. Contractor calls for required inspections when ready.

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FAX PERMITTING FORMS

The following forms are provided in two formats for your convenience. The *.pdf version must be printed using Adobe Acrobat and completed by hand or typewriter. The fill-in forms may be opened using Microsoft Word and completed via the computer.

If you have questions regarding information contained in these forms or need assistance in completing them, please contact the Building and Zoning Services Dept., Customer Services Counter at (386) 878-8650.