When does a shed not need a permit? –
When it is Plastic and less than 50 cubic feet in size.
How are sheds classified? – Plastic, Manufactured, & Site-Built.
A. Plastic sheds larger than 50 cubic feet in size only need a tie down permit.
B. Manufactured sheds always need a permit, but only a tie-down permit if less
than 100 square feet in size. Between 100 square feet and 400 square feet, a
Plans Examiner needs to determine if the shed qualifies for a tie-down permit
only, or requires a miscellaneous permit. Over 400 square feet in size, a shed
always needs a miscellaneous permit with Plan Review.
C. Site built sheds over 50 cubic feet in size require a miscellaneous permit.
Who can pull a shed permit? – Always a licensed contractor. Always a qualified Owner
Builder on property occupied by that owner builder. On occasion a property owner or
business representative may be allowed to pull a permit for a shed of less than 400 square
feet, but only with a Plans Examiner review.
Any tie down permit requires a plan review.
Any manufactured shed permit requires a plan review.
Any site built shed requires a plan review.
Any permit issued requires a field inspection. Site built sheds may require several
inspections, as determined by a plans examiner.
All sheds require a planning review for location approval.
Is it in the City of Vero Beach or in Indian River County?
Buddy Akins
Building Official
September 22, 2006
Rick Scott
Governor
Mission:
To protect, promote & improve the health
of all people in Florida through integrated
state, county & community efforts.
John H. Armstrong, MD, FACS
State Surgeon General & Secretary
Vision: To be the Healthiest State in the Nation
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
ATTENTION
BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS ON
PROPERTIES SERVED BY A SEPTIC SYSTEM
The Health Department must review and approve your
plan before your building permit can be issued.
To expedite this process, please indicate the location of the septic
tank, drainfield, and any well on your site plan, along with the proposed
improvement. This includes building applications for pools, detached
garages, and additions.
Residential building additions may require modification of the existing septic
system.
QUESTIONS?
Call the Indian River County Environmental Health office at
772-794-7440, or stop by our office at 1900 27th Street
(across the street).
Florida Department of Health
in Indian River County
1900 27th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960
PHONE: 772/794-7400 ∙ www.myirchd.com
www.FloridasHealth.com
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