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What is a Private Provider?
Private providers are companies authorized by the state of Florida to conduct alternative third-party plan reviews and inspections for building structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades. They offer an efficient and streamlined approach compared to traditional municipal inspections.
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How Much Time Can I Save w/Private Providers?
Estimates suggest potential time savings of up to 60% on the inspection process. This depends on factors like contractor work quality, cooperation achieved by design team, and overall project complexity. The amount of money saved can be exponential. In a day in time where money is very expensive, sitting in plan review for months on end awaiting permit issuance can create unnecessary burden for the project owner and make for extreme turbulence for your construction budget. Having a dedicated team to address the plan review and inspection process may seem costly on the front end. Securing a solid PPI provider dedicated to assisting your team in meeting your construction milestones saves you exponentially on the back end.
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How Does the Private Provider Process Work?
1. Client Seeks and Engages Private Provider: You contact us at gripsolutions@gmail.com and request a proposal for services.
-We provide an onboarding session to go over project. From there, a proposal is drafted for acceptance.
-Upon acceptance a Project Concierge is assigned. An onboarding meeting is scheduled and PPI team is assembled and assigned exclusively to your project.
2. Coordination with Design Professionals: We immediately begin collaborating with your architects and engineers.
3. Notice to Building Official: We inform the municipality of your intent to utilize a private provider at permit submittal.
4. Concurrent Plan Review: While your plans are reviewed by the municipality, our team conducts its own review,often leading to faster approvals.
5. Compliance Affidavits Submitted: We submit affidavits verifying code compliance to the municipality alongside their review.
6. Permit Issuance: Upon successful plan review, your permit is issued.
7. Inspections: Inspections are coordinated with both the private provider and the municipality, ensuring a smoother and more efficient process.
8. Revisions: If plan or field revisions are necessary, the steps above are repeated as needed.
9. The project is concluded and the Building Official for the municipality is properly noticed. A request for Certificate of Occupancy is completed and the project is closed out
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Requirements and Forms for Using a Private Provider:
Florida Statute 553.791 and its amendments outline the required forms:
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Notice to Building Official: This informs the municipality about your use of a private provider.
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Plans Review Affidavit: This affidavit confirms code compliance from the private provider.
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Inspection Report: This report details inspection results and signatures from licensed inspectors.
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Request for Certificate of Occupancy (CO) or Completion: Once project completion is verified, this request is submitted for final approval.
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Benefits of Using a Private Provider:
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Time and Money Savings: Faster project completion translates to reduced carrying costs and accelerated revenue generation.
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Streamlined Process: We handle plan reviews and inspections concurrently with the municipality, minimizing delays.
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Control and Clarity: You gain greater control over the inspection process and receive immediate feedback.
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Accessibility and Expertise: Our team is readily available to address your questions and concerns.
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How are Private Provider Fees Calculated?
Fees depend on various factors like project urgency, scope of work, square footage, and complexity. We also offer hourly flat rates for inspections.
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Can the Building Department Reinspect After Private Provider Review?
Florida Statute 553.791 limits municipal department re-inspections to a maximum of 4 times per month, unless public safety concerns exist. Audits are not mandatory for project progress, and inspections can occur outside regular department hours. Additionally, the statute prohibits the building official from duplicating reviews or inspections completed by the private provider without express authorization.