Notice to Building Official for Florida Private Provider Projects
If you are using a private provider under F.S. 553.791, the Notice to Building Official still gets filed with the local building department by the contractor or business owner. FCC can provide the private-provider paperwork package for the project, but FCC does not file the NTBO, does not file the permit application, and does not pull the permit.
553.791
Florida Statute
NTBO
Filed With Jurisdiction
177+
Building Dept Registrations
51
Counties Served
Who files the Notice to Building Official when using a private provider in Florida?
In a Florida private-provider workflow, the contractor or business owner files the Notice to Building Official with the local jurisdiction. FCC can provide the private-provider paperwork package tied to the approved review and inspection scope, but FCC does not file the NTBO, does not file the permit application, and does not replace the building department entirely. Local filing steps, signatures, and submittal timing can vary by jurisdiction, so your team should confirm the local requirements before submitting.
Who Files What in the Private-Provider Workflow
This page works best when the role split is obvious: your team files paperwork with the jurisdiction, and FCC handles the private-provider review and inspection scope.
Your team files it with the building department.
FCC does not file the NTBO.
Simple rule: if it is a filing step with the jurisdiction, your team owns it. If it is the private-provider review and inspection scope, FCC owns it.
What Contractors and Permit Teams Need to Know
What the NTBO does
The NTBO tells the building department a private provider is on the job.
It covers private-provider plan review, inspections, or both.
It does not replace the permit application.
Local filing requirements can still vary.
Who files it and when
This is the part teams mix up most often.
The contractor or business owner files the NTBO.
Permit coordinators can help route it, but FCC is not the filer.
Timing depends on the local jurisdiction, so verify the local step before submitting.
What FCC handles and what stays with your team
FCC handles the private-provider scope. Your team handles the filing side.
FCC handles plan reviews and virtual inspections under F.S. 553.791.
FCC can provide the private-provider paperwork package and files the COC when appropriate.
FCC does not pull permits, file permit applications, or file the NTBO.
Key Terms
- NTBO (Notice to Building Official)
- A form filed with the local building department notifying them that a private provider will perform plan review and/or inspections on a project. The contractor or building owner files this form — the private provider does not file it.
- Private Provider
- A state-licensed entity authorized under Florida Statute 553.791 to perform building plan reviews and inspections as an alternative to the local building department.
- Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
- The local government entity (typically the building department) responsible for enforcing the Florida Building Code. The AHJ receives the NTBO and retains authority over permit issuance, zoning, fire safety, and final occupancy.
- Certificate of Compliance
- A document issued by the private provider after a project passes all required inspections, confirming compliance with the Florida Building Code. Submitted to the AHJ to close out the permit.
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