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Additionally, you should request final release of liens from any individuals or firms who have provided labor, material or supplies, especially those who have sent you a "Notice to Owner" letter.
Anyone contracting (including labor) with you, verbally or in writing, on a fixed fee basis for any work, which is not properly licensed, will be subject to a fine of $500 and / or imprisonment for six months. Additionally, the hiring of an unlicensed contractor could subject you to a $5,000 fine.
Permits will expire and become null and void if work authorized by such permits has not commenced within 180 days from permit issuance or has been suspended or abandoned at any time for a period of 180 days. If the permit holder is unable to begin work and obtain an inspection within 180 days of permit issuance and cannot continue to obtain at least one inspection every 180 days until completion, he or she can avoid expiration of the permit by applying for a 180-day extension. The south Florida Building Code allows for a single 180-day extension to be granted as long as the request is made prior to permit expiration. For more information on permit extensions call the Building Department at (305) 663-6355.