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Private Provider vs. Building Department Inspections in Florida

A straightforward comparison of the two inspection paths.

Florida contractors have two paths: municipal building department or private provider.

Timeline

Building dept: 3-10+ business days. Private provider (virtual): Same day.

Cost

Building dept: Included in permit fees. Private provider: Provider fee, but FL 553.791 requires permit fee reductions. Often roughly neutral.

Legal Standing

Identical. FL 553.791 gives both the same legal weight.

When to Use Each

Private provider virtual: single-trade, high-volume, repeatable. Municipal: threshold buildings or complex multi-trade projects.

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