Helpful guides, forms, and answers to common questions about Florida's private provider process.
We believe in empowering our clients with knowledge. Browse our collection of resources to learn more about private provider inspections, Florida Building Code requirements, and our processes.
A short, jargon-free primer on Florida's private provider option: what it is, who can use it, and why it often moves projects along faster than the traditional route.
Read more What Is a Private Provider? A Plain-English Introduction
A quick tour of the Florida Building Code chapters that come up on almost every project, plus a few that quietly catch teams off guard.
Read more Navigating the Florida Building Code: Key Chapters Every Project Touches
The specific things that separate a plan set that sails through review from one that comes back with a page of comments. Use this before every submission.
Read more A Builder’s Checklist for Faster Plan Reviews
For projects on a tight clock, we now offer a two-business-day turnaround on plan reviews — same depth of review, faster loop.
Read more Announcing Our 48-Hour Expedited Plan ReviewA private provider is a licensed engineer, architect, or certified inspector authorized under Florida Statute 553.791 to perform building code inspections and plan reviews as an alternative to local government building departments.
Yes. Florida law requires local building departments to accept plans reviewed and inspections performed by qualified private providers. The private provider submits all documentation directly to the building official.
Costs vary depending on the scope and complexity of your project. In many cases, the faster turnaround and reduced delays make private provider services more cost-effective than waiting for government inspections. Contact us for a free quote.
Our average turnaround for plan reviews is 3-5 business days, compared to 2-6 weeks through most local building departments. Expedited reviews are available for time-sensitive projects.
We serve the entire state of Florida, all 67 counties. Our team is based in South Florida but regularly performs inspections and plan reviews statewide.
Yes. A private provider does not replace the building permit process. You still obtain your permit from the local building department. The private provider performs the plan review and/or inspections that would otherwise be done by the building department.
