Overview
Construction is required to be permitted to ensure the health and safety of residents. Unpermitted work is not guaranteed to be safe, as no checks have been performed to ensure that construction standards have been followed. While specific exceptions are noted in the code, the Code Compliance Department is happy to assist in clarifying or interpreting the code so that the proper and legal steps are followed.
Violation
Unpermitted work is deemed in violation if it includes constructing, enlarging, altering, repairing, moving, demolishing, or changing the occupancy of a building or structure, or erecting, installing, enlarging, altering, repairing, removing, converting, or replacing any electrical, gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems that are regulated by the technical codes.
Corrective Action
If found in violation, stop all work, contact the city's permitting department, and apply for the appropriate permits. The city staff are in place to guide you or answer any questions. More information may be found on the city's website: Permitting Services | Temple Terrace, FL - Official Website
City Code References
(a) Permit application.
(1) When required.
a. Any owner, authorized agent, or contractor who desires to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by the technical codes, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the department and obtain the required permit for the work.
For more information, please contact us at 813-506-6680 or codecompliance@templeterrace.gov.