It shall be unlawful for any person to whom a business tax receipt or contractor certificate has not been issued in accordance with the provisions of this chapter to do any construction or make repairs, alterations, additions or changes to any existing buildings, except as follows. Nothing herein contained shall prohibit any bona fide homeowner from personally working on his premises, provided, that he abides by Fla. Stat. Chapter 489:
(A) Submit plans and specifications to the Inspector for approval.
(B) Satisfy the inspector as to his ability and qualifications to do the work.
(C) Make application and secure a permit before starting any work of any character.
(D) File an affidavit that he is a bona fide owner and will personally do the work on his own premises only.
(E) Pay the required permit fees set forth in this chapter.
(F) Perform the work according to the rules and regulations of all codes and standards set by this chapter.
(G) Notify the inspector when the work is ready for the rough inspection. No work shall be covered or concealed until inspection has been made.
(H) All work subject to this chapter shall be done by the owner himself, on his own premises, without compensation or pay from anyone for his labor or installation.
(I) In the event various phases of construction are subcontracted, he will engage only properly licensed subcontractors and will personally supervise such work.
(Ord. 981-07, passed 8-13-07)