Demolition permits are
secured using a regular building permit application form.
1.
Who is authorized to
secure Demolition Permits:
General Contractors
(State or County) or individuals issued a Brevard County Occupational
License which reads: Land Clearing Contractor
Owner who meets limited
conditions by state law of Chapter 489.102(7) Florida Statute
Demolition Permits
issued for structures over twelve (12) feet in height above grade or wall
forty (40) feet in length to be secured by qualified individuals or firm.
2.
Demolition Permit
Requirements:
Notarized authorization
from property owner to remove structure
Secure proof of property
ownership
Asbestos abatement
disclosure if applicable
Secure permit with City
of Melbourne, Building Department
Plot plan, drawn to
scale, showing structure to be removed, specifying the square footage of
structure
Copies of all licenses
and insurances
Value of demolition
project
A Tree Removal Permit is
required on all demolition projects, even if there are no trees
being removed. There will be a minimum fee of $15.00 for the permit.
A Trash Hauling Permit is
required on all construction/demolition projects. Trash hauling fees
can be calculated using roll-off calculations or at $.01 per square
foot of construction/demolition area.
3.
Demolition procedures:
Secure permit prior to
commencement
Have letters of
terminations from FPL, City Gas, Telephone, TV and any other pertinent
utilities
Water service termination will have
visual inspection by Water/Sewer Department
Sewer service termination will have
visual inspection by Water/Sewer Department
Septic tank termination will be
witnessed by the Building Department
Contractor must notify Public Works
Department for sidewalk bond, sewer cap fee and hydrant/water utilization
permit
Contractor must notify Utility
Billing Department of the City of Melbourne to clear all liens and pending
bills on the property
4.
Schedule an on-site inspection with
the following:
Building Department, use the
Automatic Inspection Request System
Melbourne Police Department, request
48 hours in advance
CDBG (Community Development Block
Grants) Department if they are involved, request 48 hours in advance
5.
Schedule of events on the day of
demolition:
Police Department will search
structure for unauthorized personnel prior to commencement
Letters of terminations on-site
Either Community Development or the
Building Department will verify current site conditions:
1)
Tree Protection
2)
Sidewalk Condition
3)
Abutting Properties Condition and
Protection
6.
Contractor or Owner is required to
call for a Final Inspection:
Note permit stipulations
Lot leveled, no ponding of water
Lot seeded and mulched
All debris removed
If any, wells will be properly
terminated
7.
Where the demolition involves removal
of any structural members, a shoring plan must be submitted. The shoring
plan must demonstrate how the remaining portion of the building will be
supported. The plans shall be signed & sealed by a professional
engineer registered in the State of Florida.
8.
Exploratory Demolition Permits can
only be issued to the contractor with the approval of the Building
Official. It is issued for exploratory inspection to assist the
Contractor, Architect and/or Engineer determine the extent of the
deterioration of the building.
9.
The fee for demolition permits is a
flat fee of $65.00 with no plan check fee.
