Permit Details

Please see Impact Fee Calculation Sheet

Residential buildings and dwelling units that have a permit application date of July 1, 2017 or later will require a Blower Test performed by an approved third-party. Blower Door Testing reports verifying seven (7) air changes per hour or less must be uploaded to the Accela project record. The Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued until the approved test is accepted by the City. Buildings with less than 3 air changes per hour will require a whole house ventilation system in accordance with M1507.3. Please visit our website to access the form (https://www.tampagov.net/sites/default/files/public%3A/additionalfiles/blower_door_test_form_final.pdf)

Termite Certification Required

1. Backflow Prevention (Commercial with Private Fire Line Backflow Ownership or No Fire Line Service) - As provided on the application as a notice, in accordance with the Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) Chapter 62-555.360, you are required to install a backflow prevention assembly on all potable, irrigation, and fire lines prior to your activation of your water services. The owner will be responsible for owning, maintaining, and testing all backflow prevention assemblies. A reduced-pressure principle assembly (RP) shall be required on all domestic and irrigation service lines. A double detector check valve assembly (D.D.C.V.A.) must be installed on the dedicated fire line, unless otherwise required in the City's Cross Connection Control and Prevention Manual. You will be required to have the assembly(ies) tested at the time of installation & annually thereafter. You must provide the test results to the Water Department within seven (7) calendar days of test completion. You must install the backflow prevention assembly prior to the inspection to be conducted by the Field Quality Section. Neglecting to install this assembly is a violation of the Florida Administrative Code and enforcement action will occur per F.A.C. 62-550, and your water service will be disconnected when this requirement is not met. A hold has been placed on the Certificate of Occupancy / Certificate of Completion for the final inspection and approval of the installed back flow prevention device(s). To schedule an inspection of the backflow prevention devices, please contact Field Quality at (813) 231-5266 or FieldQuality@TampaGov.Net

A Utility application must be submitted before the Building Permit can be issued. Please contact Water directly at (813) 274-7405 or WaterCommitment@tampagov.net