Florida Private Provider Services: Plans Review and Code Inspections

Plans review and virtual code inspections for Florida contractors, from a licensed private provider under F.S. 553.791. Real people answer the phone when something is holding up the job.

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What private provider services does FCC offer in Florida?

FCC offers two private provider services under F.S. 553.791. Plans review checks Florida Building Code compliance: minutes for single-trade work, hours for single-family, 1–2 days for commercial. Code inspections are virtual: live by video in the myFCC app, or offline from photos and video. You still file the permit and NTBO with the building department.

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Plan Reviews

Professional building plan review services with SFR turnaround in hours, 1–2 days for commercial. Residential and commercial projects for the building, mechanical, electrical and plumbing trades.

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What's Included

  • Residential & Commercial
  • Building, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing
  • Digital Submissions
  • Licensed Plans Examiners
  • Code Compliance Reports
  • Revision Support
Results on the call

Virtual Inspections

Live video inspections with results before the call ends, and offline results in minutes through myFCC Mobile. Complete inspections from the job site, matched with an inspector in minutes.

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What's Included

  • myFCC Mobile App
  • Matched in Minutes
  • Photo/Video Upload
  • Licensed Inspectors
  • Real-time Feedback
  • Digital Reports

Why Choose a Private Provider?

Under F.S. 553.791, a property owner, or the contractor with the owner's written authorization, may use a private provider for plan reviews and inspections.

Faster Turnaround

Single-family plan reviews come back in hours. Live video inspections give you a result before the call ends.

Reduced Permit Fees

Building departments must reduce fees when you use a private provider per F.S. 553.791.

Expert Support

Work directly with licensed plans examiners and inspectors who understand your trade.

FAQ

Private Provider Inspections — Common Questions

Where does FCC provide private provider inspections in Florida?

FCC is registered in 55 Florida counties with 205+ building department registrations, covering approximately 75% of the state's permitting activity. FCC serves building departments in these regions: Space Coast & Treasure Coast, Southwest Florida, Tampa Bay, Central Florida, Palm Beach County, and North Florida & the Panhandle. Each regional page lists the building departments where FCC is taking new projects today. Virtual inspections eliminate geographic limitations within our coverage area.

Can I get same-day private provider inspections near me in Florida?

Usually, yes, during business hours, anywhere in our 55-county coverage area. FCC performs its inspections virtually, where the applicable code allows it. Live virtual inspections connect you with a licensed inspector via video call in minutes. Offline inspections, with GPS-tagged photos and video, return results in minutes. No inspection window to book, and no waiting for an inspector to drive to your site.

Do I still use the building department if I use FCC for inspections?

Yes. You still submit the permit application, NTBO, permit fees, and any jurisdiction-required paperwork through the local building department. FCC handles the private-provider plan review and eligible inspection scope under FL 553.791, transmits FCC-scoped inspection results, and files the Certificate of Compliance after required FCC inspections are complete.

What types of building inspections does FCC perform?

FCC performs eligible BMEP and Florida Building Code inspections, including common structural, roofing, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, pool, solar, and final inspection milestones when they fall inside the private-provider scope. Zoning, fire, public works, utilities, right-of-way, drainage, and similar jurisdiction-retained inspections stay with the building department or AHJ.

How do I get started with private provider inspections through FCC?

Fill out our apply form to submit your project details. We'll follow up, set up your account, and walk you through the next steps.

Single-family plan reviews come back in hours.

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You've done the math on what a 3-week plan review lag costs. FCC's single-family plan reviews come back in hours, commercial and multifamily take 1–2 days, and inspections get matched in minutes, not scheduled into a vague window where your crew waits all morning.