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OCPS Schools and Facilities

The Building Code Compliance Office is responsible for the review of all construction documents for OCPS facilities which includes new or donated playground equipment and its installation.

All construction and/or installation requires:

  • Permits
  • Inspections (Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, and Building)

Some construction and/or installation requires:

  • Design and Architectural Plan Documents

Please contact the BCCO to determine your specific needs.

How Do I...

Why do I need a permit at my school?

Florida statutes require that all municipal governments provide for the enforcement of the Florida Building Code along with other laws and standards.  The code requires all persons performing work to obtain permits prior to all construction work involving building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical projects.  This requirement applies to all contracted, donated and maintenance projects.  In addition the BCCO is responsible to inspect all work performed to ensure code compliance is achieved and buildings are safe for occupancy.

What happens if I do not obtain the required permit(s)?


Per FBC 105.1 a contractor is required to first obtain the necessary permits before beginning any work.

A Correction Notice will be issued and the non-permitted installation will be placed out of service and use. A permit will be required to be obtained along with all the required inspections. If the items that are required inspections are covered up or concealed in any fashion, they shall be uncovered and inspected. This may require destruction to occur and re-installation at your expense.

A simple phone call to the BCCO prior to start of installation would be very helpful to you and your installation.

How much does a permit cost?

All permits issued by the Building Code Compliance Office are free of charge. This means that you will get the satisfaction and piece of mind that whatever you construct or install will be code compliant and safe for the students, staff and general public that learn, work and visit all of the OCPS schools and facilities without a cost associated.

The BCCO does implement Re-Review Fees and Failed Inspection Fees.  See the BCCO website for further details.

How do I apply for a permit?


Register your company with BCCO (see "MyGov Registration Request" form provided under the "Building Permits" section of our website). Create a Login and Password using the activation letter received from the MyGov system.

Procedure:
• Once logged into the MyGov system, click "Request Project".
• Pick project type.
• State the scope of work in the provided text box.
• Click "Next".
• To enter location information, enter the street number only then click "Search Address".
• Click "Select" next to the correct location.
• Enter Valuation.
• Click "Browse" next to "Permit Application", search your computer and upload both pages of the permit application in PDF format. No other documents are to be uploaded.
• Click "Next".
• Review all information and click "Submit Application".

If completed correctly, a message will indicate successful submission. The permit application will be reviewed by BCCO. If the permit application is accurate it will be accepted and permit number will be issued. The Plans Examiners will then review all the construction related documents submitted. If the documents are approved, MyGov will be updated and the permit will be issued. If additional information is required, MyGov will be updated to show what is needed. All communication regarding permits will be emailed to the email address associated with the MyGov Registration/Account.

How do I cancel a scheduled inspection?

Send an email to [email protected] referencing your full Permit ID Number, full site/school name, and inspection step name to request we cancel your inspection. Note, inspections must be cancelled prior to the inspector arriving on site.

How do I request an inspection?


Note: All inspection request MUST be submitted no later than 3pm the day prior to the requested inspection date.

IF YOU ARE A CONTRACTOR: Log in to MyGov and click on "My Projects". Find the project in the list shown and then click the magnifying glass to the right. Search for the inspection needed from the list on the right of the screen. Click the name of the inspection step you wish to request. Click "Add Note" and include the date you are requesting the inspection for plus a detailed description of what you want inspected, then click "Save". At the top of the screen click "Request Inspection" and then click "Set".

IF YOU ARE A SUB-CONTRACTOR: Log in to MyGov and click on "My Projects". Find the project in the list shown and then click the magnifying glass to the right.  Scroll to the bottom of the page and on the left side search for your company's name in the list titled "Subordinate Projects". Click "View". Search for the inspection needed from the list on the right of the screen. Click the name of the inspection step you wish to request. Click "Add Note" and include the date you are requesting the inspection for plus a detailed description of what you want inspected, then click "Save". At the top of the screen click "Request Inspection" and then click "Set".