FL H1151

Local governments must create master building permit programs within 6 months of receiving a written request from a licensed contractor, designed to streamline permitting for builders constructing identical dwellings and townhomes repetitively.

Master building permit applications must include general construction plans with specified components (structural calculations, truss specifications, energy performance calculations, electrical/plumbing/mechanical plans, and window/door impact protection schedules) signed and sealed by licensed design professionals.

Local building departments must approve or deny master building permit applications within 120 days of receiving a completed application, and approved permits remain valid until the Florida Building Code is updated.

Once approved, builders may submit the master building permit number unlimited times for identical dwelling models, requiring only site-specific documents including lot surveys, engineer affidavits confirming compliance with soil conditions, and HVAC system specifications.

Willful violations by builders or design professionals result in a $10,000 fine per dwelling or townhome built that does not conform to the approved master building permit; local governments may adopt implementation procedures and set reasonable fees.