Private Provider Services in City of St. Petersburg
You have the right to use a private provider in St. Petersburg under Florida Statute 553.791. The building department must accept private-provider plan reviews and inspections — it isn't a favor, it's the law. FCC delivers 24-hour average plan reviews on single-family homes and live or same-day virtual inspections, so your permit moves while everyone else waits.
24hr
Avg SFR Review
Registered
City of St. Petersburg
25-50%*
Fee Savings
Same-Day
Inspections
Why Use a Private Provider in City of St. Petersburg?
City of St. Petersburg Building Dept
2-4 weeks
Plan Review Wait
Freedom Code Compliance
24 hours
Plan Review
25-50%*
Fee Savings Under FL 553.791
Building Department Alternative
Building Department vs. Private Provider in City of St. Petersburg
Contractors still work with City of St. Petersburg Building Department for permit issuance, permit fees, zoning, fire, public works, and other retained approvals. FCC handles the private-provider plan review and eligible inspection scope so the code-compliance parts of the job do not sit in the same queue.
City of St. Petersburg Building Department
- Issues the permit and collects jurisdiction fees.
- Receives the permit application and NTBO from your team.
- Retains zoning, fire, public works, utilities, and similar AHJ items.
Freedom Code Compliance
- Reviews plans for Florida Building Code compliance.
- Performs eligible live or offline virtual inspections.
- Transmits FCC-scoped results and files the COC when FCC inspections are complete.
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How Private Provider Works in City of St. Petersburg
From plan submission to permit — here's exactly how it works in City of St. Petersburg.
Upload Your Plans
Submit your construction documents through the myFCC app for City of St. Petersburg projects. We confirm receipt and begin review.
Get Your Plan Review
FCC reviews your plans for Florida Building Code compliance. If approved, you receive stamped plans, the NTBO, and any private provider paperwork required by City of St. Petersburg.
File with City of St. Petersburg
You or your permit tech files the signed NTBO, stamped plans, and permit application with City of St. Petersburg. Private provider review under FL 553.791 can shorten the review portion of the timeline and may reduce permit fees depending on scope and jurisdiction.
Request Inspections
Schedule inspections on your timeline through the myFCC app. Live video or offline submission — no building department scheduling windows, no waiting for an inspector.
FCC Files the COC
Once required FCC inspections pass, FCC files the Certificate of Compliance with City of St. Petersburg for the private-provider scope. Jurisdiction-retained items still stay with the AHJ.
City of St. Petersburg FAQs
Common questions about private provider services in City of St. Petersburg.
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