Freedom Code Compliance
Single Family

Single Family Demolition

Demolition of an existing single family home, duplex, or townhome

Last updated: Apr 20, 2026

Section 1

Required Documents

Submit these with your initial project package.

Always required

  • Demolition Plan or Detailed Scope of Work
    Demolition plan or detailed written scope of work describing all demolition activities
  • Site Plan / Survey
    Site plan or survey showing structures to be demolished and surrounding features

Conditional

  • Asbestos Survey
    Asbestos survey guidance based on year built and risk; verify requirement during downstream review as needed.
    WhenGuidance only (non-blocking at intake): may be required depending on year built and asbestos risk factors.

Section 2

Plan Review Criteria

What FCC's plans examiner looks for on this project type, by trade. Items are grouped by priority — life-safety first. Building department checks may go further; this is the FCC private provider scope under FL Statute 553.791.

BuildingAdvisory

AdvisoryPlan review is not required for this scope under FBC 107.3.5. FCC reviews these items only when the building department specifically requires it, or when the client opts in.
  1. #01Asbestos / lead paint assessmentLife Safety

    Pre-demolition asbestos survey is required by federal NESHAP rules for most structures. Lead paint assessment required for pre-1978 dwellings disturbing painted surfaces.

    40 CFR 61 Subpart M40 CFR 745 (RRP Rule)FBC-B 107.3.5 demolition
  2. #02Adjacent property protection and utility disconnectsLife Safety

    Demolition plan should identify utility disconnect responsibilities and adjacent-property protection for shared walls or close structures.

    FBC-EB 1401Local demolition standards
  3. #03Plan review applicability (FBC 107.3.5)Documentation

    FBC-B 107.3.5 identifies asbestos removal as the only minimum plan review criterion for demolition. Full plan review for SF demolition is typically BD-discretionary. FCC performs this review only when the building department requires plan review or the client opts in.

    FBC-B 107.3.5

Items marked Advisory are non-blocking. Per FBC 107.3.5, plan review isn't required for these scopes — FCC reviews them when the building department requests it or the client wants the extra set of eyes.

Section 3

Inspection Walkthrough

Inspections are listed in their typical phase order. Your FCC inspector will confirm which apply to your project. Call (772) 222-6679 with questions.

Building

Phase #1

Final Building

RequiredTypical Final
  1. Structure fully demolishedCritical

    Verify permitted structure is completely demolished and removed from site

    FBC-B 110.3
  2. Utility disconnectionCritical

    Verify all utilities (electric, gas, water, sewer) are properly disconnected and capped

    FBC-B 3303.5
  3. Site conditionCritical

    Verify site is graded, debris is removed, and no hazardous materials remain

    FBC-B 3303.3
  4. Erosion control

    Verify erosion control measures are in place if required

    FBC-B 3303.2