Private Provider Information

The use of Private Providers is authorized by law in Section 553.791, Florida Statutes, Alternative Plans Review and Inspection. The Private Provider is contracted by the Owner to provide building code inspection services, but in technical matters is subject to the authority of the Building Official. Private Provider services may include inspections, plans review or both.

An Owner may elect to use a Private Provider. However, the Private Provider is recognized only after the Town of Juno Beach reviews and accepts the “Notice to Building Official” (NTBO). All documentation must use official Town of Juno Beach forms, except that inspection reports may show the Private Provider’s letterhead.

Private Provider’s role. Private Providers may review plans and perform inspections for the following disciplines only: Building, Roofing, Structural, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing. All other disciplines (Zoning, Fire, Civil Engineering, Public Works, etc.) are handled by the Town.

Changing the Private Provider during plans review. If the Private Provider is terminated, or otherwise fails to complete the plan reviews and issue the appropriate affidavits, the Owner may find another Private Provider to finish the reviews and assume all responsibility. Alternatively, the Town may take over the plan reviews, but will conduct a full re-review of all disciplines.

Changing the Private Provider during inspections. If the Private Provider is terminated, or otherwise fails to complete the inspections and issue the final compliance documents, the Owner must secure another Private Provider to take over the inspection duties until the completion of the project. The Town of Juno Beach will not take over inspection duties.

Fee adjustments for building permits. A reduction in permit fees may apply, as follows: For plans review the building department portion of the permit fees will be reduced by up to 25.00% and an additional 25.00% for inspections.