Florida Construction Law for Contractors - Physical Book
Florida Construction Law for Contractors - Physical Book
This book is a plain language, quick reference guide on the topics that impact contractors almost daily in Florida. It is perfect for newly licensed contractors or more experienced contractors who need a handy refresher on Florida’s constructions laws. This book covers requirements for Florida contracts, construction liens and notices to owner, advertising limitations, licensing and other statutes applicable to contractors, and much more! Keep it on your desk or in your truck so you’re never more than a page away from the information you need to operate in today’s highly regulated construction environment.
This book focuses on two of the most important issues facing contractors in Florida — getting paid on time and protecting one’s license! This book provides information on the following topics:
Licensing
Managing Your Contractor’s License
Where Can You Use Your License. 1
Items That Must Contain Your License Number. 2
Your Role as a Licensed Contractor in Florida. 3
A Warning About “Leasing” Your License. 4
Florida’s Contractors are Heavily Regulated. 5
Florida’s Construction Contracting Licensing Statute. 6
The Florida Building Codes Act 6
Florida Construction Defects Statute. 7
Florida’s Construction Lien Law.. 7
Florida’s Construction Contract Prompt Payment Law.. 7
Statutes Related to Public Construction Projects. 8
Statutes Related to Insurance Projects. 8
Local Rules and Regulations. 9
Minimum Insurance Requirements for Florida Contractors. 9
Allowed Scopes of Work by License Type. 10
General contractor. 10
Building contractor. 10
Residential contractor. 10
Sheet metal contractor. 10
Roofing contractor. 11
Class A air-conditioning contractor. 11
Class B air-conditioning contractor. 12
Mechanical contractor. 13
Commercial pool/spa contractor. 14
Residential pool/spa contractor. 15
Swimming pool/spa servicing contractor. 16
Plumbing contractor. 16
Underground utility and excavation contractor. 18
Solar contractor. 18
Pollutant storage systems contractor. 19
Specialty contractor. 19
Building Demolition. 19
Drywall 20
Gas Line. 20
Glass & Glazing. 20
Industrial Facilities. 21
Irrigation. 21
Marine. 22
Residential Pool/Spa Servicing. 22
Structure. 23
Swimming Pool Layout 23
Swimming Pool Structural 23
Swimming Pool Excavation. 23
Swimming Pool Trim.. 23
Swimming Pool Decking. 24
Swimming Pool Piping. 24
Swimming Pool Finishes. 24
Construction Contracts
Requirements for Florida Construction Contracts. 25
All contracts must include the following: 25
Any contract with a property owner for more than
$2,500.00. 25Any contract with a residential property owner for
more than $2,500.00. 26Any contract with a residential property owner
that includes roof repair or replacement 26
A Warning About Scope of Work and Contracts. 27
Construction Liens
Using Florida's Construction Lien Laws to Protect Your Right to Payment. 29
Liens for Parties with a Direct Contract with the Property Owner. 29
Liens for Parties without a Direct Contract with the Property Owner. 30
Other Types of Construction Liens. 31
Other Rules Applicable to Construction Liens in Florida. 31
Risks Associated with Construction Liens. 32
Common Misconceptions about Liens in Florida. 33
Summary of Florida’s Construction Lien Deadlines. 34
When To Serve a Notice to Owner. 35
When to Record a Construction Lien. 35
Differences Between Commonly Confused Terms. 36
Notice to Owner. 36
Notice to Contractor. 36
Notice of Commencement 36
Notice of Non-Payment 36
Notice of Termination. 37
Notice of Contest of Lien. 37
Additional Resources. 38
Forms. 38
Notices to Owner / Liens. 38
Online Resources. 38