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Impacted By The Storm? Here’s What You Need To Know
January 2, 2017
If you were impacted by Sunday’s severe weather in Escambia County, here’s information you need to know:
Building Permits
Building permit information can be found online at https://myescambia.com/our-services/building-services/inspections. Please remember a permit is required for, but not limited to:
- Roofing repairs more than four squares
- Electrical repairs or replacement
- Water line or gas line repairs or replacement
- Air conditioner/heating repairs or replacement
- Soffits, fascia and siding replacement
Building Inspections
Residents needing to schedule a building inspection may do so using the following methods:
- Email Inspection requests to buildinginspections@myescambia.com;
- Log in and/or register with BID’s 24/7 Online Citizen Access (ACA) at www.myescambia.com to schedule, cancel and review permit activity online; or
- Schedule through the 24/7 Automated IVR System by calling (850)471-6640; enter 16-digit Permit Tracking Number located on your permit and follow the prompts.
Hiring a Contractor
- If you had damage to your home from the storm, it’s important that the work is done properly and that the person you hire is properly licensed. Contractors can easily be checked out by contacting the Escambia County Building Inspections Department by email at buildinginspections@myescambia.com or call (850) 595-3509. Also, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation can verify licenses at www.myfloridalicense.com or call (850) 487-1395.
- Escambia County residents should report suspected unlicensed or unpermitted work by emailing buildinginspections@myescambia.com or by calling (850) 595-3509.
Insurance
- Residents impacted by the storm are encouraged to contact their homeowner or renter’s insurance carrier as soon as possible.
- Florida Division of Consumer Service offers a toll-free hotline that connects consumers across Florida with insurance experts who can answer questions about what may or may not be covered under a specific home or auto policy. They can also connect consumers with the appropriate contact information for their specific carrier and help to mediate any issues that may arise when communicating about a claim. Helpline experts are available Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST by calling 1-877-693-5236. More at http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/Consumers/contactus.htm
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5 Responses to “Impacted By The Storm? Here’s What You Need To Know”
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Phil it’s not the county’s job, states job, or daddy .gov of any sorts job to make sure you get proper quality work on your home. Permits are nothing more than a racket to make a few more bucks for the local government. Half the time inspectors don’t even do an inspection much less a thorough one. I wouldn’t let half of the licensed and insured roofers in north west Florida look at my roof much less repair or replace it.
It’s a homeowners job to hire qualified companies/people that do reputable work to fix their house the government shouldn’t have their hand in any of it. A ridge vent and some facia blow off and your supposed to deal with a permit before you fix your house ridiculous!
The purpose of inspections is to promote safe high quality work. With out them people would go about hiring the cheapest and least experienced people to do the work.
Phil, have I seen some of the worst electrical work attempted by other home owners to save money. Same goes for decks and water piping, So head on down to South America and your (Regulations) will disappear
Yes, you read that correctly, you need to ask permission from the government to make repairs on your home. You can’t even think about repairs, without getting permission from our wonderful government.