ALTERATION, as defined by the Florida Building Code, any construction, retrofit or renovation to an existing structure other than repair or addition that requires a permit. Also, a change in a building, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system that involves an extension, addition or change to the arrangement, type or purpose of the original installation that requires a permit.
IN GENERAL:
Rule 15C-2.0081 of the “Mobile/Manufactured Home Installation Standards” state, “Repair or remodeling of mobile/manufactured homes shall require the use of material and design equivalent to the original construction”.
In cases where the repair is structural in nature, the customer will be required to obtain construction drawings prepared by a Florida Licensed Engineer or Registered Architect. In the event the proposed repair includes the use of materials that are not of the design equivalent to the original construction, the design professional of record must include a statement that the repair or alterations as proposed will not lessen the integrity of the mobile home.
GENERAL PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS:
- When applicable, Site plan or Survey showing the location of the proposed structure. For questions on the requirements for a site plan/plot plan/survey, contact zoning at Zoning@ocfl.net or call 407-836-3111. (See below for specific lot type requirements.)
- When applicable, Lot Grading/Drainage Plan and finished floor elevation.
- Construction Plans prepared by an Florida Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect in accordance with the most current Residential Florida Building Code.
- All documents shall be properly signed, dated and sealed for the required method of submittal
- Existing Floor Plan of the adjacent rooms and Proposed Floor Plan, with all room uses labeled, must be included as part of the plan set. Identify the existing and proposed means of egress required from any adjacent sleeping room. Egress openings must be labeled "Egress" on the floor plan.
- Construction Documents
- When applicable, Energy Calculations, ACCA manuals J, S, D and Energy Performance Level (EPL) display card are required when installing HVAC equipment.
- When installing or modifying ductwork, a mechanical duct layout is required.
- When applicable, Truss engineering prepared by a Florida Licensed Professional Engineer or Registered Architect are required and must be submitted as part of the initial plan review.
- All documents shall be properly signed, dated and sealed for the required method of submittal
- A truss layout provided by the truss manufacturer is required to be submitted. This layout is not required to be signed and sealed but must match the roof framing plans provided by the design professional of record.
- A Completed Orange County Product Approval Specification Sheet.
- Note: Approved installation details and screen shots for all products listed below are NO LONGER required to be submitted for plan review. However, you are required to have the approved installation details on the jobsite for inspection. Failure to do so will result in a failed inspection. If the applicant chooses to submit the installation details and instructions with the screen prints, the documents will be stamped as a part of your approved plan set reducing the risk of a failed inspection for not having the required documents available onsite for inspection.
ADDITIONAL PERMITTING REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO LOT TYPE:
Private Lot Mobile Home Requirements:
- Site plan or Survey showing the location of the proposed structure. For questions on the requirements for a site plan/plot plan/survey, contact zoning at Zoning@ocfl.net or call 407-836-3111.
- Lot Grading/Drainage Plan and finished floor elevation.
Mobile Home Parks Requirements:
- Provide a mobile home park site plan. Document the distance from the proposed structure to adjacent structures.